I don't know what made me stop and look over the wall of the embankment, to see the steps where this guy was sunbathing in the rush-hour heat. he reminds me of the Italians who sunbathe on the dam in Florence - but he has the polite English touch of keeping his socks on, which made me smile.
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I've already done three 10's (my record) so this has to be a 10 point 5. Contrasts abound ... light, tone, texture, weight, structure, exposure, processing and of course composition; all have got bags of contrast. Of these, it's the composition that's most impressive ... what looks at first like a casual, serendipitous city scene has actually been meticulously assembled and ordered with the eye of an artist.
good contrast shot. i really like how the man's shadow is a mini version of the black wall. i'm uncomfortable with the shot not really leading down to anything, because i easily find myself drawn past the subject due to your angle
Almost overwhelming in its contrasts. I think you've captured the entire range from black to white. Nice use of the light and great focus, I do find the intensity of the contrast in this image to be a bit off-putting, though I know that was the point of the challenge. I gave a 6
This reminds me of the work of e301. Very well done. The composition of the structure has great geometry and lighting (including the part in shadow), and the subject adds a point of interest. The stairs have a great textural feel, too.
What a fantastic use of strong light and shadow combined with high contrast processing. Excellent composition aided by unusual viewpoint and strong architectural lines. Love it!
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