Hard Rock Cafe

I decided that I haven't uploaded many bright colors lately. :-) This is my attempt at a sort of abstract. How does it work? Do you like it?

Any comments or ratings are appreciated! :-)

It is definitely discernible as the Hard Rock. It is an interesting perspective and composition of what has become an iconic symbol. I like it, Lou Ann; it has 'pizzazz!' Nice capture. Looks like you're going through your 'archives.' Cheers! Chris

Stacey called out the Hrad rock before I had it figured out:) Nice one, great bright colors of a very modern icon. How sad for me, that I have only once even seen the hard rock cafe and that was in Seattle.. Cheers Cole

Dang, girl - you've got to travel more!! :-) We've got a great Hard Rock Cafe in DC ... you might want to try that one. :-D

Great EYE. Love the Colours too.

We've a great Hard Rock Cafe in DC?

Yes ... WE have a great Hard Rock Cafe in DC. As in ... there is a great Hard Rock Cafe in DC and those of us who live in the Metro area can feel free to call it ours. :-) Thanks for your positive comments, everyone!

very sharp. love the bright colors and the dynamic close crop. really excellent

Lou Ann, I like the cropping you have done here, If it was not revealed, it would have remained a puzzle and an abstract....I would have cloned out the red part on the LR so you will have a diagonal triangles from LR to UL....

Thanks, folks - Pnina, this is actually a significant crop from the original. And I had worked it up for some of my colleagues and there was more in the bottom right, a white line and some of the street beyond. If I have time later, I'll post a wider angled shot so that you can see something of where I was when I took this. :-)

The original file, for comparison. Do you still think that I could do without the red in the bottom corner?

I was taking photos from the two windows that I indicated here. I was at a conference in Niagara Falls, ON, and the conference room for my session looked out on the Falls ... gorgeous view. This was obviously taken from street level ... but helps you see what I was doing, looking down on the sign. Most of my shots came out with window reflections, even though I was using a circular polarizer.

So we are into abstracts now, huh? I like it. And, actually, I kinda like the red in the corner. It gives an unbalanced look to the shot that adds something, I think. Good job. Cheers.

Hi Lou Ann! I first believed it was the mechanism of a plane door, but I have seen it could'nt be that. It required me even though a certain time to understand that it was a part of a neon sign. Anyway it is a good abstract shot, well composed.

I love this shot! Knew it was Hard Rock before I saw the title and definitely think the red should stay. The bold yellow is just right and the touch of red adds to it rather than taking anything away IMO. Just love this crop. Very good to know that you were inside rather than out on the ledge for this shot! :P BTW, this punch of color was just what I needed...it's rather blah and cold here right now...no snow, no leaves, but lots of gray clouds...ugh.

 

Leslie

Lou Ann...great point of view! The bright color and unusual crop make this a different and exciting image!

I like the composition, Lou Ann, wonderful colors too.

Excellent selection of elements here to make a strong and interesting shot. Well done on finding a new angle on that sign!

Great abstract, Lou Ann. I say keep the red, too!

love your perspective... sharp...

Lou Ann, thanks, I tried to cut the red, and have found out that itis better cropped by you, with the red ;-))

Pnina: (big smile) :-D!! Thanks for trying! :-)

Nice abstract, Lou Ann. The crop and the colors are just right.

 

--Lannie

excellent crop and composition, I love your pick :) And, the words are... invigorating :)

It is fine done! Original decision. Interesting work!