Critique Welcomed Fall at the Sub-Station

[Chris Dodkin]

Taken in Burbank CA today

X-Pro1 and 35mm Lens

 

[Hamish Gill]

I have something to say, but I want to see what other people say first

 

[Pete Askew]

Well, what can I say Chris?! Wonderful stuff. There is so much to like in this shot and, as a location, I'd be going back there a few times I think (that squared background has so much potential - and not just if you are a member of DPR!). The way the grid contrasts with the natural elements in the shot and formalises the sign and post etc is very striking I think. I like the fact that all of the leaves are fallen but there is a green plant beside it. And then there is the river of blood flowing from the fallen leaves! I could probably go on but I'll shut up now and just go back and look at it again!

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There's a Japanese drawing in there as well! - sorry, I'll go away now!

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And look at the way the tree and the post centre on the lines of tiles...

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I just hope you are feeling smug and self satisfied Mr Dodkin!!

 

[Ahmad Bhai]

Really like photos as these man made intrusions & nature.




Ps did anyone notice the little bird ... there isn't one [doh]

 

[Beth Anthony]

i just want to know who left the skid marks on the curb? unless, of course, it's a bus station, then i think we know.. silly passenger sitting on the curb waiting on the bus to arrive.

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Ps did anyone notice the little bird ... there isn't one [doh]

didn't see a bird (we're not allowed to have those in america, ruins our pollution), but thought i saw waldo for a minute walking through.

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

Nice one Chris that wall is a great backdrop, I can see many possibilities to experiment with.

 

[Chris Dodkin]

I have something to say, but I want to see what other people say first

You tease Hamish!

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Well, what can I say Chris?! Wonderful stuff. There is so much to like in this shot and, as a location, I'd be going back there a few times I think (that squared background has so much potential - and not just if you are a member of DPR!). The way the grid contrasts with the natural elements in the shot and formalises the sign and post etc is very striking I think. I like the fact that all of the leaves are fallen but there is a green plant beside it. And then there is the river of blood flowing from the fallen leaves! I could probably go on but I'll shut up now and just go back and look at it again!

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There's a Japanese drawing in there as well! - sorry, I'll go away now!

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And look at the way the tree and the post centre on the lines of tiles...

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I just hope you are feeling smug and self satisfied Mr Dodkin!!

Thought it might be right up your straße Pete - thank you!

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Really like photos as these man made intrusions & nature.

Thank you Ahmad - that's what attracted me initially - a little outcrop of nature in the urban wilderness

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i just want to know who left the skid marks on the curb? unless, of course, it's a bus station, then i think we know.. silly passenger sitting on the curb waiting on the bus to arrive.

It's on the corner of a road junction Beth - so probably just a careless driver taking the turn!

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Nice one Chris that wall is a great backdrop, I can see many possibilities to experiment with.

Thank you sir - it's over 100 miles from my house, so it may be a while until I get to go back!

 

[Hamish Gill]

I was going to suggest that Pete might like it .. And in fact I would be very supprised if Pete's work hadn't had some sort of influence in this ... I might even have spoke about such facts behind both of your backs ...

i like it too by the way!

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... Don't ask who with by the way, it's a secret ... Muhahahaha [devil]

 

[Chris Dodkin]

I was going to suggest that Pete might like it .. And in fact I would be very supprised if Pete's work hadn't had some sort of influence in this ... I might even have spoke about such facts behind both of your backs ...

Pete who again?

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

I was going to suggest that Pete might like it .. And in fact I would be very supprised if Pete's work hadn't had some sort of influence in this ... I might even have spoke about such facts behind both of your backs ...

i like it too by the way!

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... Don't ask who with by the way, it's a secret ... Muhahahaha [devil]

Ok I'll start the guessing......Connie?

 

[Hamish Gill]

got it in one!