Square and round, soft and hard, locked and free

Buenos Aires, January 07. Lot of cats (and dogs). What do you think?

I have a bizarre sense of humor... hahaha.. now your thread has a response.. I actually like it. I think because it's something that I wouldn't see and probably wouldn't think of composing.. The black and white works well if there's supposed to be a story than that's lost on me completely.. I would like to see more texture though and a bit more contrast..

I really like it, I agree with teh above though could use some more contrast. But the composition looks good very unusual.

I just noticed it in NEW POSTS. I agree with Boeing that it could use a bit more contrast, but not so much so that the stonework goes totally white.

I would also crop it a little tighter, to get rid of the locks/bolt on the right. The shot is about round shapes (the cats) and the sharp geometric angles of the stonework. The bolt just doesn't mix with that and distracts from the composition.

It's not a bad image - pleasant - just not stunning like some other B/W I've seen here.

saravrose wrote in post #2729994
I have a bizarre sense of humor... The black and white works well if there's supposed to be a story than that's lost on me completely.. I would like to see more texture though and a bit more contrast..

Like your humor, Sara. Stories are in our minds. What's yours?

BoeingBonkers wrote in post #2730117
I really like it, I agree with teh above though could use some more contrast. But the composition looks good very unusual.

Good to get your feedback as well, BB.

sapearl wrote in post #2730141
I just noticed it in NEW POSTS. I agree with Boeing that it could use a bit more contrast, but not so much so that the stonework goes totally white.

I would also crop it a little tighter, to get rid of the locks/bolt on the right. The shot is about round shapes (the cats) and the sharp geometric angles of the stonework. The bolt just doesn't mix with that and distracts from the composition.

It's not a bad image - pleasant - just not stunning like some other B/W I've seen here.

Stu, appreciate your analysis. Like Sara and BB, you mentioned the contrast, which obviously needs some adjustment. For me the lock is part of the story, but I understan your point.

Olli wrote in post #2730329
......Stu, appreciate your analysis. Like Sara and BB, you mentioned the contrast, which obviously needs some adjustment. For me the lock is part of the story, but I understan your point.

You betcha'

Olli I like this picture, it has an almost hand-drawn feel, and the composition is intriguing.

For what it is worth, I think the reason you had no comments was because few people saw it. On the whole your posts attract attention because you have a certain way of seeing things.

Ah - you've been to the gates of the little known, underground town of Felicity. It appears you've captured the guard on the left asking you for the password, but the one on the right doubts your ability to provide it. He's making no move to find his keys... Were you able to convince them to grant you passage?

I like it Olli - it's curious, it's ambiguous, it's well composed and it has locks. Especially that last part. I do think your midtones could be a bit darker, but definitely don't lose the locks.

i like this composition a lot . . . you shouldn't lose the locks.

steved110 wrote in post #2737115
Olli I like this picture, it has an almost hand-drawn feel, and the composition is intriguing.

For what it is worth, I think the reason you had no comments was because few people saw it. On the whole your posts attract attention because you have a certain way of seeing things.

Thank you very much, Steve. We all are individuals and see the things our own way. I'm always pleased to find one or two who can share the same experience.

Athena wrote in post #2740930
Ah - you've been to the gates of the little known, underground town of Felicity. It appears you've captured the guard on the left asking you for the password, but the one on the right doubts your ability to provide it. He's making no move to find his keys... Were you able to convince them to grant you passage?

I like it Olli - it's curious, it's ambiguous, it's well composed and it has locks. Especially that last part. I do think your midtones could be a bit darker, but definitely don't lose the locks.

The password was "mirth", Athena. Here is their gatekeeper's helper's confirmation.

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Mandragora wrote in post #2741749
i like this composition a lot . . . you shouldn't lose the locks.

Cheers Mandragora. Locks are important, so I try to keep good care of those.