Absolutely No Trespassing

to our PN friends. It's a very good work that acquires more significance the more you explore it, thank you, G.

I won't even dare! so sombre a place. nice take. compliments -koushik

A fantastic composition full of character and atmosphere. I echo the feelings expressed here about the capture of light and the steam coming out. This can fit into the scene of a film noir.

Looks like a scene from Alfred Hitchcock's movie..Fine work.

to escape into the light,as you've said and I strongly agree.So,tresspassing...is alllowed here.

Best regards Jeff.

Fantastic capture i love B&W pictures and this one is v.good. Light contars tones all just perfect.!!!!!

Best Regards Bart!!

P.S. Thank you so much for C/C on my photo

Wonderful, Jeff. Very impressive angle. The light, shadows, smoke and treatment transport us into a scene of Fritz Lang's Metropolis. The smoke-like cloud is a nice addition. You've done a wonderful processing job with this one again.

Jeff, it's great. Nuff said.

This is simply a beautiful print of an ordinary cityscape beautifully lit. This is well crafted exposure and technique from a compelling perspective. You seem to have opted not so much for a stylized view but for photographic classicism here. And it's really impressive and outstanding. This scene could be mundane and is, instead, anything but. Proof that the photographer's presentation of the subject is key.

I like it a lot, great work, excellent tones.

 

Regards.

 

Alberto

Cynthia: You always offer such nice comments. Thanks always.

 

 

Tolo: I'm glad you like this one.

 

 

Alina: The angle makes it dramatic. In real life, it's kind of a boring scene. thanks.

 

 

Gordon: I'm glad I'm finally stumbling upon some recognizable style. For such a long time, my photos felt like scattering buckshot to the wind. Thanks.

 

 

Adela: In all likelihood, the sign is probably posted to prevent lawsuits should someone choose to play on the stairs. "See, we told you not to do it."

 

 

Cherlyn: In this case, the camera angle made for a dramatic scene. The original was not all that exciting. Thanks.

 

 

Juan: I, too, liked how the light peeked through the crack in the sky. Appreciated.

 

 

Bob: The funny thing is that this isn't Boston, this is Newton. Now, where in Newton would anyone every be afraid? Maybe if you were caught at the supermarket wearing the wrong shoes or something. Thanks.

 

 

Guiseppe: I appreciate your thoughts. I'm glad you found this intriguing.

 

 

Koushik: Thanks. An imposing scene taken out of context. To the right is a Mexican restaurant and to the left is a sushi bar, so not that frightening.

 

 

Adan: Thanks. The light was kind of cool. I appreciate you hanging around.

 

 

Vladimir: Hitchcock? High praise indeed. thanks.

 

 

PhoS: You're right. My imagination can run up and down the stairs as much as it wants to. Thanks.

 

 

Bart: Thanks for such a nice comment.

 

 

Laurent: This seemed too urban jungle to pass up. Thanks. I recall that movie and I like the comparison.

 

 

Margaret: Appreciated--simply asserted.

 

 

Fred: Okay, my friend, I'm tired of posting snapshots. I'm to the point where I'm removing from my portfolio anything that seems too trite or hastily posted. My fear is that I've posted a bunch of mediocre shots and that my PN buddies, nice as everyone is, offer well-meaning back slaps and cheers that aren't entirely earned. It's so much fun to keep the conversation going that I occasionally (okay, often) post photos just to have something to talk about. I'm feeling the need to be more discriminating and critical of my own work.

 

 

Alberto: So glad you like this one.

 

 

 

I reread my earlier comment on this picture, and it suddenly dawned on me that I merely recounted the song, "In the Ghetto". Growing up, I lived for a while with my rather rich uncle, Onwuchekwa Okorie in Owerri, Nigeria. He had a large Dolly Parton collection he used to listen to on 8 track (yes, I'm dated), and this was one of the most powerful songs in the collection. In 2000, while waiting for my bar exam results, I used to work in a warehouse in Oakland, California. Our job was to count the cash picked up by the Bay Area Rapid Transit. We would all sit around tables, and each of us--mostly black people--had the right to bring our music, which was then rotated. The first time I played that song, everyone, while liking the music, were surprised Dolly Parton would sing about the ghetto. It took some doing to get them to understand that Parton, one of 14 children in the appalachian mountains, knew more poverty than all of us combined.

 

I am often struck by the universality of the human experience, and the fact that the same story could apply in any city or country on this earth. I can think of many, many songs this image evokes, from Jacob Miller's reggae anthem, "Tennement Yard", to Neil Diamond's "Beautiful Noise", to Cole Porter's "Don't Fence Me In". It is this man's endless search for elbow room that drives the restless march to expand, "Manifest Destiny", if you will.

Sorry to interfere but I found Emmanuel's comment very interesting here. Was it the same "In The Ghetto" song that Mc Davis composed and first sang back in 1969, and which Elvis had a hit record with on the same year ?

Yes, everyone knows the smoother Elvis version, but IMO, the Parton version has more raw energy, and therefore, invokes more vivid imagery. Now, this is interesting to study the lives of both artists. Sure, Elvis knew some harship before he experienced success, but Parton lived through such bare knuckle poverty--imagine 12 kids sleeping in the same room--that most of her early compositions had a pathos to them that is still touching today--Coat of Many Colors, Chicken Every Sunday. There is always that deep seated fear of losing it all at any moment that she has worked so hard to maintain what she has--she is called "The Iron Butterfly" by those inn the know--while Elvis fell victim to exesses and destroyed himself.

This is perfect my friend. Framing, gray tones and concept are superb.

Between you and me, I prefer Dolly's version to Elvis's as well. Both became caricatures of sorts, but Dolly's poverty seems to kept one of her high-heels firmly planted in reality (and Appalachia). Once Elvis moved beyond his "Love Me Slender" years, he seemed more like a cartoon. My two cents as always is worth about two cents.

Thanks. I'm glad you liked this one.

I have to say, that I am a die hard Elvis fan. I prefer his version his silky smooth delivery can't be matched, all due regard to Dolly. But the king still lives!!!

Alrighty then, we'll have to discuss over a grilled peanut butter and banana sandwich.

 

 

Graceland may have its charm, but have you been to Dollywood? Have you? Have you?

 

 

Thank ya'. Thank ya' veruh much.

a very complex composition. the light and shadows are fabulou. it give a very heavy mood about the building and its surrounding area. excellent shot. regards.

OK, as a true Elvis fan, I'll very partially stand by Bob. Because to me Dolly parton has always been strictly a Country and Western singer. Elvis had grown up in Memphis and he loved and understood black music and culture. I love that Rythm and Blues feel in Elvis. If you listen to the whole 1969 Memphis American Studios sessions it is very present throughout the tracks. Besides, he was really sincere when he decided to sing In the Ghetto in early 1969, shortly after MLK's campaigns in northern cities and assassination in Memphis.

 

Okay. I read your earlier response and your replacement, both heartfelt from an obvious fan. Although I'm a rock aficionado, I never got into Elvis for some reason, although I somehow know the word to every one of his hits. You gotta respect anyone who comes up out of poverty and out of nowhere and makes something of themselves. Thanks for further clarification (and education).

Jeff, sorry about the replacement. Thought the former version might be a little too long and boring, so I shortened it a bit.

The sepia toning worked beautilfully on this one. Nice lighting, Jeff. Congrats

Fascinating and impressive work made in sepia tones and in difficult light conditions. Excellent composition! Maury