Concrete curves

[Frankenstein]

Here's my first submitted image for ages (been busy and photographically moribund). It's a pedestrian walkway right next to the Anzac Bridge in Sydney. When I first saw the scene I pictured it as suitable for B/W treatment, but strangely I never got around to doing that until today (5 mths later) when I was reviewing some of my shots. I'm really happy with the way it came out - it has a certain feel.
Comments welcome!



Frank

[stubbsy]

Frank. I like this, but would like a bit more white highlights to make it punchier. Being greedy I'd like it wider too, but I'm guessing this is the widest you could go before other things intruded. Regardless of these notpicks, this is a fine image.

[blacknstormy]

Frank - nice image. I agree with Peter that maybe a little more highlights would give it a little more, but nicely seen
Rel

[christiand]

Hi Frank, hi Peter,

Is it ok with you that I post a modification to your image ?
I have been playing with levels and ended up doing this:



Hope you like it and let me know it you want it removed.

Cheers,
CD

[Frankenstein]

Thanks for your comments. No problem with the modifications CD - that's what this forum is all about. Having said that, I really do prefer my version, although I take the point that more highlights would improve it...looking at it again, maybe it's a tad dark. For some strange reason it just gives me a 1960s-American type of feel - heaven knows why.

Frank

[Killakoala]

I like the original image with the high contrast. I think it's artier.

[Big Red]

the first image has a bit more detail as the second one is a bit washed out.
maybe half way between would be good ?

[Steffen]

I like the original image with the high contrast. I think it's artier.

I agree, it also looks smoother and makes the concrete look more "plyable". The second version is too gritty for that effect.

Cheers
Steffen.

[Alpha_7]

I prefer the first one as well, and agree with Steffan that I like the 'plyable' more fluid affect in the first shot.