Civilization

This is one of my favorite images that I've taken recently, and I'd

like to know what other people think.

Interesting title--a comment on some less endearing aspects of modern society no doubt. I like the use of both straight lines and curves. The one distracting element is the blurry bit of chain-link fence in the upper right. Keep up the good work!

 

- Robert

I like it. I first thought of giving this an 8 in aethetics but then, I still miss the end of the telegraphic pole on the left. The whole image is going to the left and ends with a break rather than continuity... a detail that matters more than it seems with the title you decide to give to this. Given this title, I'd also consider that civilization is after progress, and therefore I'd suggest to flip the image horizontally. Symbolically, the left is the past, the right the future, and we read from left to right - both worded and visual messages. Here we start where we should arrive basically, and we are going to the past instead of going to the future - so, a flip will be right imo.

Still, a graphically well composed and arresting image. Regards.

good dynamics and perspective. I find the top right corner a little distracting and would problably dodge it down some if it were mine. I think the crop is just about perfect.

Hmm...perhaps it means we're moving backwards as a civilization. OK, I'm just making things up now.

Thanks for all your comments, I really appreciate them.

I really like the movement in this photo - the lines and circular patter are real strong, especially with the framing of the smokestack(?) lower right.

Fence post :)

Very nice photo. I like the exposure and tonalities..

I'm not trying to analyse this (I'll leave that to the pros), I just go by my gut feeling : superb! Thanks for this.

I like it, and I'm not bothered by the fence in the upper right corner.. In fact I feel it all adds to the effect. Good Job

This is a great found shot (fence top, with razor wire along some street?) The deep depth of field keeps the razor wire sharp and still lets you see the detail in the power pole. I also like how the pole top on the lower right echoes the angle of the telephone pole on the left.

Finally, someone on photo.net who TRULY understands composition, motion and dimensionality in a photograph, rather than just giving us the same glossy rehash of the National Geographic and Magnum stuff that's being touted as great. Si, this photo reminds me so much of Charles Scheeler, yet it's 100% you (whoever you are). Damn, this is great! I think it's the first 10/10 I've ever had the privelege to view.

 

BTW: What does it mean? Who cares?! The meaning is the image ITSELF.