Sad Windows
by Rae-Ann

Comment by taterbug:
Seems like an interesting choice of subject that works for the challenge. There appears to be focus issues though. If not already using one, a tripod could make a big difference, especially if the lighting conditions cause slower shutter speed. Or even any solid surface to shoot from. Even placing a bean bag on the ground or something like that. Also, the exposure seems a little hot in the upper left area.

Sad Windows
by Rae-Ann

Comment by neophyte:
I like the comp and how the windows frame the photo. It seems to me like the you had lighting problems and the sharpness of the picture has been compromised. Fits theme really well.

Sad Windows
by Rae-Ann

Comment by carisakD70:
Interesting composition...appears as if there was some blooming or something in some of the white areas.

Sad Windows
by Rae-Ann

Comment by Tim:
this seems to be a pretty low quality JPG - the compression artifacts seem to have reduced the clarity of the photo quite a bit.

Sad Windows
by Rae-Ann

Comment by SandyP:
Yes. ..those windows are sad.. . and they speak desolate loud and clear. Nice photo!

Sad Windows
by Rae-Ann

Comment by Badger:
Very nice idea, but the focus and exposure are all wrong. Composition is really compromised by that pole.

Sad Windows
by Rae-Ann

Comment by pineapple:
They are sad and this looks like typical urban desolation. Now we need to turn it into an eye-popping photo without taking away the sadness and ugliness. How, is the question. I'm not sure I have any suggestions. Possibly it would have worked better if the photo had been taking on the skew. I know, a head looking out of one window would have added the appeal needed.

Simple Sepia Shadows
by Rae-Ann

Comment by posthumous:
Nice job, Rae Ann. Looking back, I think what really struck me about this are the highlights (ironic in a shadows challenge), especially the one on the pipe and just below the pipe. It creates this silky(?) otherworldly texture.

Sad Windows
by Rae-Ann

Comment by Falc:
Good subject but the image appears to be washed out towards the top, losing cintrast. The wires tend to also distract the eye from the window a little, but I guess theres not much you could do about that.

Simple Sepia Shadows
by Rae-Ann

Comment by posthumous:
sepia is a great choice. great tones. great shapes. great textures. great abstract composition. did I mention this was great? what rhymes with great? 8!!