Boulevard of Java Dreams (ala Gottfriend Helnwein)
by DrAchoo

Comment by graphicfunk:
I love the mood that this image imparts. Perhaps its beauty is too subtle for those seeking fireworks. Most beauty is not fiery.

Message edited by author 2006-01-16 01:09:11.

Boulevard of Java Dreams (ala Gottfriend Helnwein)
by DrAchoo

Comment by sher:
this should have finished MUCH higher! my fav of the challenge. you should work this up as a print!

Boulevard of Java Dreams (ala Gottfriend Helnwein)
by DrAchoo

Comment by jsas:
Sweet shot Doc!

Boulevard of Java Dreams (ala Gottfriend Helnwein)
by DrAchoo

Comment by Jutilda:
Congrats on top 20 !!!!

Boulevard of Java Dreams (ala Gottfriend Helnwein)
by DrAchoo

Comment by CalliopeKel:
Good placement, but I thought should have been higher. Either way this is a great pic....very depthy and very well composed.

Boulevard of Java Dreams (ala Gottfriend Helnwein)
by DrAchoo

Comment by ShotMD:
Congradulations on a strong finish, Doc. It is a wonderful image.

Boulevard of Java Dreams (ala Gottfriend Helnwein)
by DrAchoo

Comment by Car54:
it's like the painting in a modern-updated way. very-well done

Boulevard of Java Dreams (ala Gottfriend Helnwein)
by DrAchoo

Comment by Rikki:
I love the color rendition in this image. A Starbucks propaganda or a scene reminscent of the old movies with James Dean?

Boulevard of Java Dreams (ala Gottfriend Helnwein)
by DrAchoo

Comment by Imagineer:
Simple mundane scene, but I like it.

Boulevard of Java Dreams (ala Gottfriend Helnwein)
by DrAchoo

Comment by RKT:
Ala Gottfried Helnwein? Try Edward Hopper. Helnwein did a painting that IMO, completely ripped off the original masterpiece known as "Nighthawks" by Edward Hopper...look here to see what I am talking about...enough of the art history lesson. About the image...ya did good! I immediately thought of "Nighthawks" when I saw this...{BTW "Nighthawks" is my ALL TIME favorite painting ever...I used to go to the Art Institure and just ponder it for lengthy amounts of time..so I'm strange, perhaps thats why I'm slighty offended you have given credit to Helnwein.} Anyway, I do like this image alot, the warmth of the indoor light contrasted against the cold light outdoors, then again I am biased in a sense. My only "dislikes", and these are only my opinions, really are the Strabucks sign...kinda makes this seem a bit like, well...an advert. for Starbucks IMO...perhaps try one where you have cloned that sucker out? Also, the image seems a tad overboard with it use of some sort of noise reduction/smoothing? It seems that there should be a bit more texture/definition happening with the brick and the utility pole...esp. when compared to that crispy Starbucks sign. Other than that I think this is super nice.

Post PM: I'm glad to see you know the original...but knowing what I know now...it's kind of a silly reason (IMO) to use the Helnwein shout out just for the sake of the title..."Boulevard of Java Dreams" would have been just fine on it's own...AND...you wouldn't have been subjected to this insanely long comment !

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