who plays Ben's saxophone out there?

Thanks for your time.

Whatever the meaning, I love this image because it is sort of thought provoking. Maybe it is the title, or the tone or the composition. Don't know, but I like thinking about it.

I don't know about this guy Ben? ......but this is a great piece of work. I'd like to see more with this technique. ......and know about how you do it.

This image has a great feeling attached to it. The very cool-toned monochrome works well to underscore this aspect. The atmospheric conditions were just about perfect, as well, and the apparent use of time exposure adds to the softness. Exposure looks like it was spot-on, and the contrast is well-done, though I'd like to see just a *little* bit more shadow detail on the foreground wall at image left. Your sense of composition is right on the money here; shooting from a low viewpoint, creating converging lines leading to the cityscape in the distance, and letting the empty sky dominate the upper right 2/3 of the image space all contribute to the feeling of loneliness. The foreground structure's complexity, and the simplicity of the remainder of the photograph further create a symbiotic dichotomy whereby the two components complement, rather than conflict with, one another. Excellent work here. I'm pleased that you shared this image.

 

Darin Heinz

Melbourne, Florida USA

I hope you're referring to the great Ben Webster. The tone is pitch-perfect. Fine shot and treatment. Regards...

Thank you all, especially Liz,Michael,Darin,Joe and Vin, for your kind critiques and ratings. Best Regards.

 

to Michael:

 

The original picture is a color one. First I adjusted the contrast and color tone. Then turned it to B/W but still saved the RGB color type. finally changed the Red and Green "level" to make it a monochrome as any color I liked. Because the photo do not take a very big change in texture or other interesting special effects, so I just used ACDsee not the PS software.

 

to Darin:

 

Thank you for critique the photo so well. I really appreciate that.

 

to Joe:

 

Yes, it's Ben Webster. He is one of my favoriye saxophone players especially the "The Warm Moods" album. Thank you for your supportive critiques and ratings these days.

Love the tone, love the "grain"... love the atmosphere you've captured and conveyed.

 

Best regards,

 

Hugo

 

Great job, especially the atmosphere that you can breath.

Lovely atmosphere. great picture

Thank you,Hugo,Alberto and tomaso, for your kind critiques and ratings. Best Regards.

Cool shot. I like the light reflecting off the dock and the water. Good job at retaining detail in the darker areas. The whole scene and color works well.....Very nice

 

Mark

Hi Fly!

Beautiful picture and great tones, i like it very much!

Congrats

Thank you,mark, Eric and Claudio, for your kind critique and rating. Have a nice weekend.

This image is exceptional, very surreal and moody.

 

Alex

Thank you, Alex. Best Regards.

I love the dramatic simplicity of composition and the lovely, moody tone - excellent shot!

Very well exposed, the lighting is very nice such as the choose of the monochrome color!Very nice shoot.You get us exactly the atmosphere of the place.Congrats, best regards, Kostas!

thank you, Ian and Konstantinos. Best Regards.

Ecellent and great mood!

I stay wordless in front of this mind relaxing frame I like it pretty much

you must be really proud of this picture. It stays in my mind a long time . the title you gave . whit the sax ... give the perfect emotion of the time ... maybe you heard somme sax in you mind ... but I did ... looking at this nice momment

 

Simple .. emotional ... oh .. this is real nice from you ....

 

thanks a lot

very simple and very complicated in the same time ... very nice shot