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Another side of Chicago

This alley was a wonderful discovery. Textures and colors just magnificent, and I like the way it is divided into squares and rectangles (including the bricks). You have a good eye.

I like the shapes and colors too, but the contrast could be stronger and texture brought out more via Photoshop.

I'd venture to say you're right. I thought I'd pushed the contrast enough already, but after going a bit further, the image is even stronger. Check it out:

Yes. That second photo seems to pop on my monitor. The texture of the bricks comes out more. Nice.