off duty

i have been admiring what a couple people are doing with destroyed negs. before

destroying the negs I figured I would play with some prints first. Any comments??

I'm not sure what the scratches are intended to represent, but they detract from the photo.

I don't think I like the deep scratches but it seems to have a platinum look which I do like.

Well Jason.......I really like this! I think it's imaginative and creative. This has such a pleasant nostalgic look to it. Well done!

Don't pay too much attention to the people who don't like this sort of thing. This is a great shot. Bags of atmosphere and mood. It makes me want to try the scratched negative thing too. This is a perfect subject for a treatment of this type. The lonely lifeguard chair and the "Off Duty" sign are very evocative.