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Any thoughts?

A sharper focus on the neon sign and exclusion of the building at the lower left would improve this photo

No it wouldn't Bart. The so-called bluriness you see is the halo formed around the figures on the neon sign due to the prolonged exposure, its not lack of sharpness. I think the perspective is excellent for creating a sense of energy in the image. This could so easily have been a dull picture, but its been done extremely well in my estimation. Personally, I find the ratings to be ridiculously low here reflecting a total lack of understanding about the strengths in this image. Good work, Gordon.

Andy's right. (have you left us?)

 

I like the neon lights, the dramatic shooting angle, the warm tone from the sunset, and even the 'ugly green' fluorescent lights that we usually work so hard to neutralize. It serves as a nice counterbalance to the other light sources.

 

Actually, I dropped by to check your bio. Anybody who uses the word 'Zounds' has to be fifty at least since that's from an even earlier generation.

This is an excellent night shot. The perspective is so very suitable to the sentiments attached to the place.

 

I was going to ask if it was Kingsway, and clicked the details. That is a landmark on that street. :)) I think I was in love with that Mulder character but not to the point where I would ever want to sleep in any room he had occupied. Might be any kind of monsters under that bed. Our 'Holliwood North' -- good story line.

 

Now after this fine example I have to try a shot like this. Shutter speed? and wide open. What film speed, please? Is there a filter you could use to tone down the greenish tones that Carl mentions... although, I see none of those tones here.