Walking by Old City Hall

This is from a couple days ago... it's another view of Old City Hall...

I had high hopes for something new today - despite the snow, however work got in the way, and by the time the work day was done, there was not enough light to do much...

This is for architecture week for the flash-o-red theme set by @olivetreeann - a month of black and white with a spot of red on the 14th...

http://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/16115/flash-of-red-february

Thanks all for the continued support... some days, it's important to know that there is something that I can actually DO

[Jenn]

I love that building! Been by there a few times and always wish there was room to step back and really look at it! Great shot....and good for you for taking on a month of b&w!

[Karen H]

Love the texture in the stones. Do you do something special to bring out texture?

[☠northy]

@tigerdreamer this is processed in nik silver efex which has sliders that let me play with (among other things) how much texture comes out...

[Jim Nuttall]

Great textures in the b&w.

[Jerri]

love those light posts and massive stones. what a building and great shot! and of course love the b&w!

[Cromwell]

Wow. They used to build them to last back in the day. This one looks like it'll still be standing long after the pyramids turn to dust.

[Edie]

This is great. I love how gigantic the building and bricks look compared to the figure. Great composition and pov.

[Meghan Laverty]

Awesome street shot! Great b/w

[Adam]

That's just an awesome structure (from what I can see). Those stones are fantastic. B&W is perfect. The lanterns are pretty serious as well. Nice capture northy.

[Sharyn's Shots シ]

Love the pov. It makes the building look so grand.

[Kathy Burzynski]

Love the lighting on this, you really captured the character of this old building

[Maggiemae]

Great big stones this building has and good choice for the lights!

[joey d.Muli]

beautiful and strong looking bldg---.cool textures too,-love it :)

[Carla]

yes, love the texture and the heft of those lovely bricks. The lanterns are really cool too :)

[Simply Amanda]

Love that building. Such sturdy looking construction. Sweet shot with the lone walker. Love it!

[Mel]

The detailing in the texture of the stone here really catches me, there's something engaging too about the stance of the walker :)

[TC]

great texture and clarity in this image...nice!

[Abhijit]

this is beautifully composed and processed

[Stacey]

Yes, we got a snow dump yesterday too...heard it may have been worse your way.
The building looks so enormous, you always get a good sense of scale when there is a person in the shot. Gorgeous stone work, and your processing is great.

[Humphrey Hippo]

Gorgeous textures!

[Cassandra Hoffmann]

Beautiful!

[John]

Great textures and tones

[Al Bailey]

Interesting looking building. I love the textures and tones :)

[Katie]

Really like the textures on the building in this one.

[Toni]

beautiful wall - good eye :)

[Jeff Walker]

love those lamps

[Kimberly Balychev]

What a gorgeous shot! Love your composition on this one! Tell hubby that it does count :) And ahhhh (sad face....sniffle sniffle) no gargoyles... ;( But still in incredible shot!! :)

[Katia]

fantastic lines! :)

[Amaya Williams]

Great focus on the stonework.

[☠northy]

@shutterbugger tx Jenn... taking on a month of black and white feels quite easy peasy to me... not sure what i will do for the selective colouring, tho... what I want to do prolly wouldn't show up in a thumbnail so we'll have to see :)

[Lyn Todd]

great textures

[Lisa Pouncy]

Fantastic texture xx

[Lisa A Wood]

love the textures in the building!

[Tabbycat]

Yeah, they just don't make 'em like they used to!

[Peter de Graaff]

Reminds me of some big blocky buildings in Melbourne like the law courts and gaol

[PasadenaRose]

I don't know when this was built, but it's a sure bet that it'll be around for a long time to come. Yep, definitely needed a person there to show how massive it really is.
LOVE your tags. I have to get in the habit of reading them. I always forget.