I can't decide if what I'm seeing is anticipation or boredom on the man's part. But, I am also grabbed by the processing of this image. I'm going to have to try and re-create this with my tools...
The other thing I like and keep meaning to mention is how your images open up onto that really spare, black&white page. I guess that is the blogpress app that creates that?
I think he is waiting for the city works crew to come and move this bench so it faces the road where there is more to see. Black and white works real well with this image.
...is to fill 52 themes, one a week for the year. Some weeks, maybe I'll try to find several photos to fit the themes. Others, I may spend more time trying to perfect one that seems best to represent the theme. Three years of a photo-a-day opened my eyes, now I want to hone my skills.
Somehow, a camera allows me to see more deeply and awakens the eye. For me, undertaking these year-long challenges is a way to become more aware of the world that swirls around me.
I really like the processing on this....the focal point, the suggestion of a vignette around the edges, the high-contrast b&w. Quite moody.
ReplyDeleteLovely dreamy look. I like to think he's waiting for the shop to close and go home with whoever is inside...
ReplyDeleteI think it is my husband impatiently waiting while I shop in the camera shop lol Love the processing, this is so timeless!
ReplyDeleteVery nice processing.
ReplyDeleteI really love your gritty take for this image. It does capture the imagination!
ReplyDeleteI can't decide if what I'm seeing is anticipation or boredom on the man's part. But, I am also grabbed by the processing of this image. I'm going to have to try and re-create this with my tools...
ReplyDeleteThe other thing I like and keep meaning to mention is how your images open up onto that really spare, black&white page. I guess that is the blogpress app that creates that?
I think the now open sign is important...he is now open to "life"...happening. :)
ReplyDeleteI think he is waiting for the city works crew to come and move this bench so it faces the road where there is more to see. Black and white works real well with this image.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if he is anticipating or dreading what he is waiting for.
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