FYI - I have never used selective desat in any of my posts. I will not say I never will but I am not a fan. This is shot into the sun so the blue bag is bright. You can look at the shadow over the manhole cover and see a bit of reflection or look at the top left and see a bit of color. This photo would pass for basic editing. I’m a bit upset that people thought it wasn’t legit and I guess I should have realized this might happen. I did try it in b/w but I actually like the blue plastic bag. I like the way it’s being dragged home through the muck – not unlike a hunter carrying home his prize. At least that's the way I saw it.
About the photo - I live with NY street traffic. I work in the touristiest part of the city. I stayed home on Black Friday. I will always stay home on Black Friday. I hope you got the message.
PS – I was thrilled to be part of this PH challenge. Quite honestly and in my own way, I view every challenge as a PH challenge but this one was special because everybody participated all at once. I would love to do it all over again and again.
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I just realized I've left someone else a comment and called her Penny! Sheesh. So, this is a fabulous image, PENNY, and except for recognizing it as NY, thought it might have been Deb's entry.
I think this is EXCELLENT!!! Yay for using desat.. I hear ya I did stuff I've never done to a pix wasn't like most but for me it was wild.. LOL Oh look we are side by side.. Any hooo In my humble opinion this was under appreciated! I love the BLUE Bag statement!!
I so wish that bag weren't blue. The white lines and perpendicular black shadows would play off of each other so nicely otherwise. I'm not sure what story you're trying to tell. In any case, I'm happy to find my own story.
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Immediately, I'm captured by all the criss-crossing silhouettes! And that blue bag just anchors the whole image for me. Love this one. Hope it does well for you! (no vote...just lurking)
That's a pretty grim view of the American dream, I suppose. I like the density and the washed out colors against the bright reflection of of the crosswalk, allowing the shopping bag to stand out. (not voting)
here is an amazing shot. so simple. the blue is a major hit with me and draws me to focus on the manhole covers; a kind of a static peace amid the chaos of the crowd. nice work.
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