Use # 102
by Hey_You_3000

Comment:
The lighting seems a bit harsh.... and I wonder how if this might have looked better in color? Just a thought.

Peaceful Place
by sekarmalathy

Comment:
Okay, I was getting a little tired of these perfectly symmetrical cathedral shots, but something about this.... The lighting, or the colors, or the tones, I'm not really sure what exactly, makes it look imho a lot nicer than the other cathedral shots. They always seem to harsh and contrasty to me, but this is so much softer and warmer. It almost looks like a painting, and I half expect to see some elaborately dressed royalty saunter into the room. Very nice photo.

You have the right to remain silent.
by limerick

Comment:
I feel like this is too tightly cropped for some reason, (but I'm not quite sure why, maybe something to do with the leading lines?)... I feel like I need to see more space on the left of the photo. On the other hand, now that I think about it, it's a good thing you did crop it nice and tight like this, because it gives a perfectly claustrophobic, imprisoned feel, which, needless to say, matches perfectly with the subject. So: great shot. :)

Silence Interrupted
by Paul

Comment:
Interesting use of depth of field... I think I like it!

The Silent Church
by diverss

Comment:
The composition seems a little cluttered, but interesting colors.

Fragile
by thorvaldsdottir

Comment:
I'm not sure if fragility has a whole lot to do with silence.... but I love that particular shade of dusty pink - this is a gorgeous photo! :)

Before Talkies
by DCrest01

Comment:
Neat concept, but the composition is weak and cluttered. I know from experience it's difficult to shoot such objects though, especially when trying to work in their accessories, such as the film reels. Just as a thought, maybe you could place a person in the picture, and have him/her putting the film on the projector or something. Or just try using the rule of thirds, or play with some interesting angles... Hope this helps! :)

w a i t i n g
by Jessi

Comment:
Awesome lighting, perfect exposure, tones, focus, contrast, etc. This has got to be a winner. :)

Shhhh...
by breadfan35

Comment:
I don't like the way the lighting has created a strange shadow in his right eye, but I otherwise I like the dramatic lighting, and the high contrast.

Left quiet
by horatiuTT

Comment:
To my eyes, you've captured something here - something can't quite put my finger on - that really evokes a sense of stillness and quiet. And I love i when a photo fits the challenge in such subtle ways. Bravo!