30's style detective street

Scene from a detective movie

 

Street in Aberdeen, Scotland on a wet night.

 

Different from others I have taken and would really appreciate

crit/comments. Also, if you have time to rate then I can get a better

understanding of it's appeal.

 

Kind regards and thanks in advance

 

MKJ

hi. i wish this thing would let me look at your photo while i comment on it. overall i like the effect, but it's not quite 'there'. the spots of light and the v shaped lighted area that draws me into the picture are ovbiously the main points; i really like the contrast and the shapes, by the way. the two areas that draw me away from the cool shapes and texture of the walk are the very top of the picture and the left side of the picture. the top of the picture just misses the street light, and there is a glare that shines down. i'd like that too if it were a little more pronounced, but it just takes away my attention. and the corner of the building on the right side of the picture can't seem to decide if it should be there or not. it's not noticable enough to be a real element of the design. you said that this is different than the stuff you normally shoot. i don't know what your normal style is (i'll look into it), but i personally like this style of picture. keep it up.

I really like this kind of night photohraphy. Are you familiar with the work of the photographer Brassai? If not, check it out. It's great stuff.