This was posted in my alternate album yesterday in conjunction with a discussion thread seeking input. Many many thanks to all who responded with comments and suggestions - it is really helpful to get others' perspectives. I have converted to b&w and attempted to deal with light and contrast. No need to comment again.
I did want to say one thing about the sign. A few of you said you found it distracting and would try to crop it out; one or two of you thought it contributed to the scene. I tried cropping it out, but couldn't make that work and leave in the homeless person on the bench in any recognizable shape. And for me, the sign does add something - even if it's only chaos to an already complicated scene. However, I will admit to having a fondness for the irony of signs, and I accept the fact that others feel differently ;p
I am tagging this for the street photography now challenge this week: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly... I struggled a bit with which figure represented which, but in the end decided that those features are to be found in all of us and I will leave it at that...
@cromwell prescisely ;p and one day, i'm going to get up the moxie to take a photo of all the smokers standing in front of the no smoking signs of our building ;p
this is a great shot, a very menacing statue and it makes me wonder if it had any psychological effect on the workman making him put his hand on his hip to. its great for the street theme
Geez, I didn't even notice the guy on the bench at first, till I read a comment. I like the sign (no unauthorized parking) with the dude parked underneath it. There are many different things going on in this photo, none of them distracting to me, just interesting.
Wow! You got so many stories going on here. Where to start. I think the sign should stay, esp since you have someone sleeping under the blanket. The worker is seems taken up by the plaque. It's lovely in BW.
That rounded building with the dome looks familiar. Where is this Toronto?
Great shot! You certainly have combined all the elements of the challenge in this entry! I tried a bit of street photography today and found it extremely difficult so am even more in awe of your work!
I did see this before. I would not have seen this the same way you did. I would have just walked on by or focused on just one of the great things going on here. You are doing so well with street shots!
I've only just looked at yesterday's shot and although I like the subtle colouring I think this has so much more drama and impact. It's fantastic for the street challenge. Fav for me too xx
@bobg tx Bob... yes, this is Toronto... the "dome" is city hall... it's in a couple other shots i've posted here... as has this particular corner to the south west of Nathan Phillips Square...
Nice street scene and b/w. I think the sign adds a slight humor to the photo.not that a person sleeping on the bench is humor but Authorized parking only and the man sleeping on the bench
Hi there, I am not sure what I am to do with my winning of the SPN challenge. I believe that entrys end today....But I probably should end it tomorrow because my time is ahead of most of the world. Also do I end the voting on Friday? My first challenge win :)
@monika64 You'd have to go back to @38mm posts to see the deadline... I think I gave another 12 hours because I can't ever figure out whose time zone we're talking about :)
Leave the vote open as long as you like - as long as it closes and you can announce by next weekend...
I think this is right... I just went by what was done before!
Oh wow, how hard is it to pick 5 finalists in SPN... I mean, what is the criteria, what I like? what fits the brief? I didnt know how to pick. Who am I to judge?...haha, that was hard.
July 9th, 2012
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@maggiemae yep... that would be Winston... with a seagull on his head and guano streaming down his face ;p tx!!!
@kerristephens tx Kerri!
That rounded building with the dome looks familiar. Where is this Toronto?
Leave the vote open as long as you like - as long as it closes and you can announce by next weekend...
I think this is right... I just went by what was done before!