Up Liberty Street III (B&W)

--Lannie

Thank you, Vanya and Afshin. I appreciate the kind remarks.

--Lannie

How you been?

Thanks, Dennis. I'm fine and have been enjoying your latest rounds of photos.

There is a lighter version of this in color in the same folder.

--Lannie

I agree...I like this one best of the folder. It is wide enough to include the long horizontal reflection off the precipice of the step at the bottom of the frame, similar to #1 of the series, but does not have the distracting cars in the background. You need this lower horizontal element because it echos the ones further on into the frame. I prefer the isolation that this image implies; the others lack that mood. The bicycle adds considerable interest to the chap, and I really like the way they both lean into one another.

I like the centered handrail and the way it points down the street. The silhouette of the lamp against the sky is cool, too. The monochrome conversion is unquestionably ideal for this subject and genre, much better than the color versions (and you know I love color!). On my monitor I see some detail in the shadows, so I would say that the levels are okay. A little lighter might actually hurt the ambience; it's a judgement call.

I guess you could say that I like everything about this photograph. One of the best Street Shots I've seen. Good job! Regards.

Well, thanks, Walt! You see so much more than I do. I am so pleased that you like it so much.

--Lannie

Thanks, Sheryl.

--Lannie

Thank you, Brad.

--Lannie

I like a lot the dark silhouette against the light background. It's eye catching. It's a nice passage filled with soft lighting.

Best from me!

Thanks, Krissy. I am very pleased that you like it.

--Lannie