Crop, curves, calculations (mult red/green), quadtone, LAB usm, cloned out bit of light in window, dodged a small bit, levels, then changed mind and calculations again soft light, LAB usm again, added border, save for web.
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Stands out from the crowd for several reasons. It's not overtly about grand architecture, but it sure is all about man's relationship with his (man-made) city habitat, and I'll prefer that every time. The use of light is masterful, and there are plenty of small but important details to add spice to the pot; the No Standing sign, the portentous number over the doorway, the harsh steel grille on the window, the descending entry steps, the papered-up display window, and of course the despairing and lost human figure. Fabulous composition. Beautifully processed too (although I'd very probably have still admired it even if the post-processing was crap). 9.
I can see a really interesting picture behind the unfortunately placed shadows. In particular, the shadow cutting off the head of the person sitting there ruins the effect.
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