This is a shot of St.Paul street in Old Montreal. The cobblestones are really old and so are the surrounding buildings. I wish I had used a smaller f-stop, to get the two persons sharp but I did not shoot this specifically for the challenge and thought it was good enough. It will probably get shot down in flames because of it. But it has atmosphere and I like it.
Processing started in Lightroom on a RAW file, then rotate, crop, dodge, burn, sharpen and save for web in PS CS4.
Post-challenge:
A LUMINOUS award!!! YEAH!! having seen some of the incredible images that have previously received this award, I am honored!! Thanks for all the great comments. As I said, I was not expecting much, knowing it did not stand a chance against the castles of Europe and other similar subjects.
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I am guessing that the only reason that this didn't do better was because of the challenge and not because of the image itself. I personally think its a unique take on the challenge and you've captured it well.
It would be great if the cobble street is clearer, and if there's no reflection from the light. It's a good shot nonetheless. The challenge is met, and the title is straight to the point. Good luck!
In my own shots I often struggle for this "heart of the street" intangible, and rarely achieve it. You have done it here. I guess you had to go really close to the asphalt to find the heart of the street though :) I have never been able to make this viewpoint work for me, but you have used beautifully here.
I like the B&W treatment as well, and the richness of the image. I am slightly doubtful about how well it meets the challenge, but still a 10 from me and my pick for yellow ribbon.
At first i didn't understand how this shot delt with the title of the shoot, but then i looked at the title you gave it and i got it. Goosd shot and i like how the care are off balance. Some on the right and some on the left.
Very nicely captured street scene. I like the angle you chose and how the wet, glistening cobblestone street fills most of the frame and leads the eyes into the scene. 8
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