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Concrete Christ
Concrete Christ
davidspyle


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Duotones (Classic Editing)
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 995
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Date: May 20, 2003
Aperture: f8
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/125
Date Uploaded: May 20, 2003

 Shot in the heart of the Financial District of chciago's LaSalle Streeet.

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Canon EOS-70D
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
 06/07/2003 06:54:53 PM
critique club:

the inclusion of the part of the building on the right causing the eye to go vertical is a distraction, because of the vertical, and because it is brighter than the subject. However, the lighting does create a nice effect on the arms of the figure of Christ. Perhaps cropping out the left side or having eliminating it during the shoot would have enhanced the effect.
The tonalities are smooth and even otherwise lending to a peaceful feeling that is in sharp contrast to the suffering in the figure.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
Sony DSC-P7
 05/29/2003 10:08:59 AM
I know where that is. :-> That Christ is darn hard to photograph, major kudos. Every time I try it looks wrong, or awkward. Good lighting-angle choice, too. However, the 'pose' is a little awkward (though better than I've ever managed), and the crop feels strange for some reason I can't quite articulate. Good try. 6.
Canon PowerShot S50
 05/27/2003 05:59:41 PM
Is this in Chicago? I seem to remember something like this when I was last there...

Anyway, a little dark/shadowy for my taste.
Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 05/26/2003 11:13:28 PM
you've lost some detail in the shadows and the thing on the face of the building is distracting.
Canon EOS-30D
Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM
 05/26/2003 01:36:45 PM
more contrast I think would have made this a stronger image.
Canon EOS-1000D Rebel XS
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
 05/26/2003 02:00:11 AM
Not enough contrast. Needs to be much darker I think.
Sony Alpha a6400
Sony E 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
 05/26/2003 12:09:28 AM
fairly strong black and white... I think this image could be a bit larger to highlight the detail a little more... i'm also wondering what a vertical compositon on this would look like that showed more of the statue... = 6
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