Bank's Greed, Farmer's Demise
by Charlene

Comment by bassbone:
Charlene - I love the details and distorted perspective to add to the drama of the image. That is one harsh sky! But you did a nice job controlling it.

Bank's Greed, Farmer's Demise
by Charlene

Comment by jonfrommk:
Congratulations on the excellent score and the great placement. Thoroughly deserved for a picture that went way beyond the challenge requirement and showed not only a deserted building but a poigniant story as well

Really like the black and white conversion, which again is all the more impressive as it was done in basic. Lovely composition and application of the rule of thirds. Certainly not a cheery picture but one that tells a story that is too often untold and is very cool for doing so

Bank's Greed, Farmer's Demise
by Charlene

Comment by nutzito:
Interesting subject for the challenge.
Shadows and highlights adjustment in PS would have helped to bring up some detail from the dark parts of the buildings while reducing the light on the bright parts.

Bank's Greed, Farmer's Demise
by Charlene

Comment by WalesP:
A truly pungent photo and commentary Charlene. Great work!!!

Bank's Greed, Farmer's Demise
by Charlene

Comment by colorcarnival:
It's a sad story, isn't it? Love the dark tones, pefect for the mood. The contrasts on the buildings are excellent and I love how you can see the wear and tear on the roof of the building in the background.

Bank's Greed, Farmer's Demise
by Charlene

Comment by Quasimojo:
Fantastic tonal range...really black and white eye candy imho. Perfect exposure and a lovely sky to compliment the shapes and textures down below. Lovely.

Buy Me Some Peanuts and....
by Charlene

Comment by loseme:
Wow looks like where I normally sit, nice job capturing where most of us live.

Buy Me Some Peanuts and....
by Charlene

Comment by HeiSch:
great strong colors

Buy Me Some Peanuts and....
by Charlene

Comment by bmartuch:
Beer????? Nice stadium shot.

Buy Me Some Peanuts and....
by Charlene

Comment by robst:
Really a boring image IMO. Is this your best for 2007? It ok Im not voting.