This photo is all about life--apparently these pigeons have already attained the heights of the tower and no longer need the stairs. Or perhaps they have scaled the wrong tower... Anyway, if you want to get somewhere, start walking.
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Thanks so much for the votes and comments. I'm relieved that Melethia (Deb) liked it. I thought she might! ;)
I've shot this tank once before and always liked the shadows formed by the stairs.
Seemed perfect for the challenge and I happened to be nearby at the right time to shoot and submit. Thanks again. I think this almost qualifies as meeting my goal to "ribbon with a BW photo".
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The composition in this shot is so pleasing!
I like the entry that you put in 2-3rds very much!
Many congrats on the First Place; this is the kind of composition you cherish -simple, and elegant.
-vikram
p.s. And ya, the two birds on the wall add something wonderful special to it. :-).
Who wouldn't like this! This is awesome, and what a great tribute to Deb. To me it looks like it could be hers :) Congratulations! I love this one for first place!
WTG Mark! I gotta love this one for perfectly personal reasons: back in the day, one of my best-selling images was a shot of the Chevron Tank Farms that was very similar to this. Unfortunately, I have no copies to scan as everything was lost in the basement flood.
Congrats on your BLUE!! I didn't vote this challenge, but I'm sure I would have given this one a 10 (even though it contains no purple...;-P). I'm thrilled for you, Mark! Well done!
I think I would've tried framing this one a bit differently. Maybe a portrait crop with the bottom of the handrail in the corner of the shot. Great idea, There is a ton of potential with this subject. 7
This is fabulous, I love it. The shapes of the walls, that wonderful curving staircase and it's shadows are great. So too are the textures and details of the dirty wals and the birds. It's all good.
Heck, I don't know if I'm the Deb this is ode'd to, but damn it's sweet! I LOVE that the shadows are so light and delicate, then fade into gray on the curve. And birds! There are birds! And it's monochromatic. Perfect. Now I'm probably going to have to vote this challenge.
A spectacular execution of a favorite subject. This is front page material. Wouldn't be surprised if it medalled. The balance, the tone, the geometry, the delicacy of the steps and shadows, the solidity of the massive tank and all. The delicate touch of the two pigeons. Perfect. The sepia is the perfect final touch.
Okay this photo is awesome. You can't tell which way the steps actually winding if you start looking from the bottom of the picture, great eye and great capture.. 8
Ode to Deb
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