Strolling the Cross (B & W)

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Strolling the Cross (B & W)

Postby stubbsy on Tue Jun 02, 2009 3:22 pm

Two black and whites from an April walk through Kings Cross.

There is a colour version of this image HERE

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There is a colour version of this image HERE

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And a ring in - taken in Redfern

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Re: Strolling the Cross (B & W)

Postby Reschsmooth on Tue Jun 02, 2009 4:43 pm

Very nice, Peter. My preference is for the first. I am surprised to say it, but I actually believe there is too much contrast in the last one.
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Re: Strolling the Cross (B & W)

Postby zafra52 on Tue Jun 02, 2009 7:18 pm

Very nice pictures. I like the first one best. I like the black and white treatment.
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Re: Strolling the Cross (B & W)

Postby surenj on Tue Jun 02, 2009 9:56 pm

Love the first. Peter you make everyday objects in to art!
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Re: Strolling the Cross (B & W)

Postby biggerry on Tue Jun 02, 2009 11:12 pm

I quite like the Redfern railway workshop one, I am going to go the other way to Reschsmooth and say the contrasty treatment is quite effective given the BW conversion and subject matter, but it is personal taste...

The first one had me looking for quite some time, the brickwork supports on the right remind me of small church, but the doorway shapes give me a middle-eastern feel. Now I am curious to know what the place is!
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Re: Strolling the Cross (B & W)

Postby aim54x on Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:32 am

Great stuff Peter, it is always a pleasure to view your work!

I really like #1, all the lines and textures work for. #3 has a great feel as well, I agree that the contrast can be dialled down a bit.

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Re: Strolling the Cross (B & W)

Postby radar on Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:47 am

Peter,

#1 is good but doesn't quite work for me. I find the opening to the courtyard on the left a bit distracting.

#2 is a fountain :wink:

#3 is really nice. Much better when viewed big. When viewed big, I don't think there is a problem with too much contrast, quite like it. Well balanced with some space in the foreground to lead you in.

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Re: Strolling the Cross (B & W)

Postby ozimax on Wed Jun 03, 2009 12:51 pm

#1 is perfectly set up for BW. Great image.
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