Here is another shot from Fort Pike in New Orleans. With this shot, I tried to convey a broken spirit along with the broken walls of the fort. We'll see if I succeeded or not.
1) RAW to TIFF
2) Crop
3) Minor cloning on the jacket.
4) Lowered the brightness of blownout areas
5) Contrast, Brightness, -20 Saturation
6) USM
Lens: 50mm f/1.4
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Place: 3 out of 177 Avg (all users): 6.4747 Avg (commenters): 7.7500 Avg (participants): 6.3673 Avg (non-participants): 6.5800 Views since voting: 6775 Views during voting: 319 Votes: 198 Comments: 43 Favorites: 5 (view)
I love the curves. The arches on the ceiling mirror the arches on the floor and the way the man on the floor is curved / arched over too. The photo drew me in. Although I like the mood of this picture alot for the purpose of the challenge, I would love to have it on my wall without the man (to feel a bit more cheerful because it is so beautiful. Well done!
Thanks to all for the AMAZING comments. This is by far the best response I've ever gotten on a photo. Quite a few of you put a lot of thought into your comments, and to that I am thankful. I'm just glad some people "got" what I was trying to convey!
Two ribbons out of 3 challenges since I got the Digital Rebel. Coincidence? :-)
I was so excited and pleased to see this wonderful work of photography rewarded by a ribbon on DPC. I am so glad my fears were unfounded that it wouldn't have the "slick, glossy" appeal necessary to get a ribbon. Fine photography with real emotion and impact were instead given applause!
I very rarely go back and bump up a shot in a challenge. I did with this one because it is such a strong image (even though I thought that it was a little tenuous at meeting the challenge) that it deserved recognition!
Kudos
TC
This is what separates a photo from a photograph in my opinion. We were asked to do our best in representing ‘broken’ and I have seen so may photos of everyday objects broken but with no emotion or story behind it. I believe a photograph should have a story and emotion behind it or its just a snap shot or photograph that one is trying to appeal to the mass with good technique. I feel you have met the challenge with emotion and a story and at the same time being technically great. I hope others can learn along with myself that something needs to be behind the photograph we submit. Great Job and a well deserved 10.
Returning for comments:
More like broken palace and broken spirit. One of those true life captures that deliver a deep message regarding mortality and the passing of time along with all joys and broken dreams. The semi prostate figures on the lower left give this image not only a spatial sense but also a peek into the abyss of the soul. Bumping up.
This photo has so much impact and force within it. It is this kind of work that makes me love photography. I would love to see this ribbon, but fear that it isn't "glossy" enough. Please take that as my personal opinion and compliment.
This DOUBLE BROKEN is wondeful. The old building is itself is a superb entry - very well composed and exposed. The focus is sharp througout. Then ADD the broken-spirited man to the scene and you have a true unique winner. Look out for the ribbon train - it should be headed in your direction.
Fantastic composition. I was about to suggest that the guy could use a little more illumination, but then it occurred to me that the image is perhaps more effective when he almost goes unnoticed.
I have taken many dark and moody shots like this myself because I like the lighting, and the symetry of the archways. This one is well done ... both composed and executed well. Adding the figure improves it as well. Hope it does well inthe voting. Among my top picks.
Brokedown Palace
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