Home for the Holidays...
by NikonJeb

Comment by DigiFotoBuddy:
This is really a great image. Excellent choice of B/W here. Great composition and exposure. Good luck.

Home for the Holidays...
by NikonJeb

Comment by AbeSapien2:
This is a superb political commentary on many levels and quite sad because it is now so commonplace and true. The black and white tones fit this perfectly because they are opposite absolutes. This is obviously a view of somewhere which shares great wealth as evidenced by the central background building and reflections behind the shelter, but the tired soul seeking respite is not a part of that, nor do they see or celebrate the decoration meant to enliven the holidays around the lamp, which in the greater scheme now feels awkward and out of place. The phantom watchers in the background enhance this but the main subject is unaware, isolated, alone. We are our Brother's Keeper and what we do about such things defines us in a greater sense. A good eye and a compassionate heart to recognise and capture this.

Home for the Holidays...
by NikonJeb

Comment by annig:
sad but true for so many...processing is perfect for the subject and emotion you wish to convery..
lighting is grat too!

Home for the Holidays...
by NikonJeb

Comment by mgsmith53:
Evocative. I like the title, fits well, but would have left off the ... And maybe you could have come in closer for more detail of subject and immediate surroundings without losing the statement.

Home for the Holidays...
by NikonJeb

Comment by Paul:
OK, I'm going through the Free Study submissions, purposefully finding those images I think are shot with a less conventional eye - sometimes I find myself commenting on something that spans mainstream and niche appeal - this is one of those images. I'll be picking one of these images for the Mu (most underrated) award:

Positives: A very poignant title and story here - very well executed too. I like the way you have manipulated the luminosity levels to keep the focus on the subject without losing the wider environmental and architectural context. The monochrome treatment works very well.

Critical stuff: Nothing really.

Overall: A very effective, thought provoking image.

God's House
by NikonJeb

Comment by Lydia:
Congrats, Jeb! Fascinating image!

Please explain your folder named "Landmark Truck & God's House". I'm aquiver with anticipation of your explanation. :)

God's House
by NikonJeb

Comment by annig:
nice finish!

Home for the Holidays...
by NikonJeb

Comment by Ja-9:
what a great picture for street photography...with just a touch more step photography you could have gotten rid of the post on the lower left...a wow picture

Home for the Holidays...
by NikonJeb

Comment by neophyte:
Best street shot I've seen in a while. 10

God's House
by NikonJeb

Comment by SandyP:
Good one, Jeb!!! Congratulations on 5th place!