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May 08, 2008 17:43 |  #1

What else would you do or not do with this shot?


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May 08, 2008 18:23 |  #2

It's technically very good, but it doesn't do a thing for me. ;)


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May 08, 2008 18:43 |  #3

I have to agree with Chauncey. For me, it's either got too many subjects and no context, or it's all context with no subject.


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May 08, 2008 18:54 |  #4

Dont know if it will make a big difference, but maybe take out the ONE WAY sign and the red sign thing off the light post. Also maybe try in B@W


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May 08, 2008 19:23 |  #5

something maybe like this. it draws the attention more...

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May 08, 2008 20:36 as a reply to  @ sidx001's post |  #6

Its real busy..but it is a nice sharp good color photo.


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May 09, 2008 04:18 |  #7

Thank you guys for your comments. You gave me something to think about. I wonder if a title that captures what went through my mind as I took this shot would help.


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May 09, 2008 07:34 |  #8

I have to agree with the others. compositionally, it works fine. I don't think it's so much busy, however, as it lacks any clear subject or point of interest. For me it's just a street corner with some pretty trees. Also, I personally don't feel that the title helps since all I really see are some signs and a crosswalk . . . nothing that makes me think "crossroads". Since you know the area, it obviously has a different meaning for you but I'm not sure that it translates to the viewer.

it's pleasant to look at, however.

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May 09, 2008 13:22 |  #9

With human every where on earth, this looks too deserted!


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May 09, 2008 14:14 as a reply to  @ ghosh's post |  #10

Yogi Berra said "When you come to a fork in the road, take it.".


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May 09, 2008 15:38 |  #11

I would also be curious to see it in black and white.

I'll add that when I imagine the crossroads Robert Johnson came upon, it doesn't involve pink flowers.


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