Film Noir by vignouse

Film Noir

After almost two years on here it's easy to find yourself doing stuff that you've done a dozen or more times before, which isn't why most of us started our projects - for me at least, the goal was to grow my abilities and expand my repertoire.

That hasn't happened much of late, so today's image is a conscious effort to do something different. It may not be exactly Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall... but that was the mood I was aiming for.

Needless to say perhaps but to do it justice, this needs to be viewed on black!
FAV FAV FAV !!! Wonderful composition, fabulous lighting, and stories all around.
December 13th, 2015  
I like the light, the gestures, the row of faces above the bar, the mystery.. your change of tack has definitely come off. FAV.
December 13th, 2015  
Wow! This reminds me of the famous Edward Hopper piece at the Art Institute. Of course, it doesn't look like it except in spirit -- that feeling of looking in on a scene from the outside, the quiet time...just great!
December 13th, 2015  
After two years, I am feeling I am repeating myself coming up to year one. Now this picture looks fresh to me, and you have captured a moment. I also like the vignetting..
December 13th, 2015  
...and the mood you captures. Just look at the moody faces. The figure on the left is so evocative. It's a great b&w shot
December 13th, 2015  
This is great. The well-lite interior draws the eyes in to study all the details, and of course the element of human interaction always makes for interesting photography. Congrats on finding new subject and style to add to your project.
December 13th, 2015  
Such wonderful clarity and contrasts!
December 13th, 2015  
Excellent shot for all the reasons that have already been stated.
December 13th, 2015  
What he @graemestevens said. Lovely
December 13th, 2015  
Could only be in France, the lady behind the bar has a really sultry look about her and I think you have achieved your aim wonderfully here.
December 14th, 2015  
Brilliant!
December 14th, 2015  
Well done,. On black it is wonderful. I can almost hear Sam playing in the background.
December 14th, 2015  
I like it!
December 14th, 2015  
Amazing capture with great lighting
December 14th, 2015  
Fabulous light, love the pov
December 14th, 2015  
Big FAV!
December 14th, 2015  
Many things to explore in this photo,great detail and processing!I like the lady's hand,probably saying in sign language 'that short espresso'!Fav!
December 14th, 2015  
Super image...fav
December 14th, 2015  
Well done with this one! The guy on the left looks very like Humphrey! fav
December 14th, 2015  
Fav...so well done and really like all the details and lighting
December 14th, 2015  
I like this on black.. great little film noir
December 14th, 2015  
Beautiful scene and processing. Well done, especially for trying something new!!! I really like the POV.
December 14th, 2015  
Fabulous! I love the effect your were going for.
December 14th, 2015  
Cool shot.
December 14th, 2015  
Absolutely stunning on black. Wow, well done Richard - for pushing yourself to do something different and for a marvellous shot. fav
December 14th, 2015  
Absolutely splendid! Naught else to say!
December 14th, 2015  
There´s something very pleasing about this scene and shot, love the light and love the strong shadows. film noir I simply must fav this, it has captivated me
December 14th, 2015  
Fantastic Richard. Love that image. And yes it needs to be viewed on black.
December 14th, 2015  
beautiful scene Richard,
I am willing to participate in the film , shooting at the US tells us that this young woman is in danger!FAV
December 14th, 2015  
We all have those areas that become comfortable. Not easy always to find the time to push ourselves. I want to play with lighting and can't find my flash. Haven't used it forever. But I'm thinking you didn't use much if any flash here. Wonderful and definitely something different.
December 14th, 2015  
Before I read your words I had no idea who could have posted this, Richard, so that should please you ... as should my immediate thought: Film Noir! You can't help making faves can you! :-)
December 14th, 2015  
Wonderful feel to this. I like your pov and lighting. It's perfect in b&w.
December 14th, 2015  
it's got mood alright. The characters are thinking imponderable thoughts.
December 14th, 2015  
Richard, j'attends la suite de l'histoire....
December 14th, 2015  
Humphrey Bogart et Lauren Bacall c'est exactement ça, on se croirait dans le port de l'angoisse, j'adore ce film.
December 14th, 2015  
I'm really attracted to how clear this image is. Really beautiful shot.
December 14th, 2015  
Fantastic image, very beautiful and classic Love it Richard
December 16th, 2015  
Congrats on TT - this was one of my favorite FAVS of the week -- can you tell from my first post??
December 18th, 2015  
@jyokota Thanks Junko - yes, I got the distinct feeling that you might quite like it ;-))
December 18th, 2015  
somehow I missed this - love everything about it Richard
December 18th, 2015  
Congratulations on top 20!
December 20th, 2015  
xo
love everything about this-well done!
December 20th, 2015  
Great find, wonderful light, excellent processing, absolutely exquisite on black with the two men anchoring and framing the sparkling scene at the bar....very well done....and, thank you for stretching "your wings"....I think that's what we all aim for, but then get in a rut! Thank you for the inspiration! And, congratulations on TT this week...so deserving! Oh, and FAV!
December 21st, 2015  
Fabulous shot Richard! Congratulations on it making it to the Top Twenty! FAV!
December 23rd, 2015  
Absolutely amazing shot. I can't say anything that hasn't been said before, but this is excellent!!
August 22nd, 2022  
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