against the red

From a distance I could tell the splashes of red against the gray hues

of this newly constructed building presented contrast that could make

for a strong composition. As I came closer I was rewarded with human

forms in the scene. Comments and critique appreciated.

It's the color that distinguishes this picture. I love the red umbrellas and the matching hand floating in the ether against the somber facade of the building. It takes an alert photographer to catch this moment.

I agree with Jack--setting the umbrellas and that glowing hand against the charcoal gray of the background works beautifully to make those reds really glow. The shadowy figures add a lot, too--partly the surprise element (as though the glowing hand weren't enough--that was a brilliant catch), and partly the human connection that pulls the viewer into the scene. I really like the composition. And I keep coming back to that mystical glowing hand--frosting on an already delicious cake. The impressionistic processing is interesting, but I suspect the image is likely to have been strong enough on its own to not need enhancement. But that's definitely a matter of personal taste--go with what you like!

Its a fantastic shot, Wayne. The darkness of the building works so well against the red. The finishing touch are the people in the pic. Well seen well captured. Well done my friend. Regards, Lawrence

It has a painterly effect. Should be hanging on a wall.

Well done Wayne, from the stop red hand, to the red umbrellas set against the grey buildings to the effect you placed on it, nifty, truly nifty 

Wayne,

  Wonderful image with beautiful painterly effect.  The umbrella makes it for me.  Take care, Patsy

Hi Wayne, a very effective composition with the red umbrellas against the dark building. Very well seen and captured. Best wishes. Sarah.

Full of irony and very artistic composition: very good work.

Jack,

Many thanks.

Leslie,

Many thanks.  I think the original image was pretty strong.  My painter sense is finding my cameras and glass too good at recording detail. Particularly in street photography my equipment makes people too identifiable for my level of shyness and sensibility.

Lawrence,

Thanks.  The colors put me on alert.

Tony,

Many thanks - a very kind compliment.

Tony,

Thanks.  Much appreciated.

Patsy,

Thanks.  Yes, the umbrellas then the hand.  I thought of the game "1, 2, 3 red light"

Sarah,

Many thanks.  Your kind compliment is most appreciated.

Maurizio,

Many thanks.  I was stopped at a traffic light and had time to be aware of the artistic merits of the encounter of the two human forms.