Critique Welcomed Shortly before two, then a little later

[Peter Roberts]

Two contre jours shot back to back. Taken in March but I've only just got round to looking at them.







Minolta XD7 / Rokkors 28mm f3.5 & 45mm f2 / Tri-X / Rodinal 1:50

 

[Gianluca Drago]

Wow! Like them both, but the second one is so inspired and inspiring. Thanks.

 

[Gary R. Smith]

Kinda like: 25 or 6 to 4

 

[Peter Roberts]

Wow! Like them both, but the second one is so inspired and inspiring. Thanks.

So glad you liked them, Gianluca. Especially the second one which I had some doubts about.

 

[Peter Roberts]

Kinda like: 25 or 6 to 4

Haha. That never occurred to me. Probably because I'm a strict five minute rule adherent and certainly wouldn't hang around all night waiting for the break of day just for the usually elusive decisive moment.

 

[Shlomi Ofir]

Really cool stuf, love the contrast

 

[Peter Roberts]

Really cool stuf, love the contrast

Thanks for that, Shlomi, it's appreciated.

 

[Tony Britton]

Excellent subjects and compositions. Very well done!

 

[Peter Roberts]

Excellent subjects and compositions. Very well done!

Thanks very much, Tony.

 

[Gary Ayala]

I find them both thoughtful and enjoyable. But the second image is overflowing with stimulations. The black blobs of pedestrians contrasting against the gray street and shiny vaults. Who are they ... where are they going ... why are they all out now ... why are there more people in the street than the sidewalk ... why are there so many vaults ... et al.

 

[Peter Roberts]

I find them both thoughtful and enjoyable. But the second image is overflowing with stimulations. The black blobs of pedestrians contrasting against the gray street and shiny vaults. Who are they ... where are they going ... why are they all out now ... why are there more people in the street than the sidewalk ... why are there so many vaults ... et al.

Thanks, Gary.
I could explain the context and answer those questions. I will if you like........

 

[Gary Ayala]

Thanks, Gary.
I could explain the context and answer those questions. I will if you like........

Sure ... let's start with name of the city/area and your location, (how are you shooting downward in the middle of a flat street?).