The now-abandonded old Montgomery Ward building in Fort Worth, TX. This was a last minute shot so that I'd at least have something to submit. I'm wishing now I hadn't submitted, as my score looks like it's gonna be brining my overall average down. I apologize in advance for making you look at this!
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So sad. This was one of my favorite stores, too. I like the darkness of this picture, it really sets a sombre mood. My only suggestion would be to frame it so that the sign was further to the right. I feel like i am moving quickly out of the frame with it so close to the right edge. karmat
Was this taken at night, it seems very dark and those lights at the bottom make me wonder. I have no idea who Montgomery Ward are, do I need to know before I can judge this or is it just a generally run down looking building. Sorry, not sure about this at all.
This picture is a little too dull for my liking. The image itself is quite powerful; perhaps a hint of colour would have added atmosphere – even sepia perhaps? The darkness of the image was – I think – intentional in order to add drama, but it only seems to remove detail rather than add ambience. Sorry, I hate being negative, but I think the message was great, but it got lost somewhere…
This could have been a terrific shot at perhaps a different time of day for better lighting. And perhaps a different angle to cut out the distracting trees and lights, just capturing the age and collapse of an empire... You had the idea, just not the time put into it...
I like the lighting in this photo...very ominious feeling to it. Possible improvements might include centering on the monkey wards sign, brightening a little to help out the contrast, and getting a perspective without the trees. Very strong on topic...good job! 7 Lisa
This is exactly what I had in mind when I thought of the challenge. I like repeating patterns, and the overall "moody" feel. I think I would have liked it better with the lights at the bottom cropped out - the lights give it a "lived in" feel, and I would have liked a little bit more of a "dark, desolate" feel. lhall
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