dark corners

I was wondering whether to take out the cigarette and dirt, but decided not to. It adds something... texture or depth. Or maybe just a wee bit of reality ;-)

[Laerke Thorndal]

I think the cigarette ads to the photo :)

[Elizabeth Howard]

Very cool shot! I think you could have gone either way with the cigarette and dirt. This version says something different than the 'cleaned up' version would have said. I really like it.

[Tarik Tarilonte]

Beautiful detail.

[Helene]

great picture Yoori!

[Deb Mayne]

I agree, this is wicked!

[Quincy John Yap Tampo]

scary! nice one!

[Laurence Perfecto]

i like the fact that it's something quite different from all the holiday shots around! thanks for posting!

[Julia Richards]

It works either way. This is another beautiful shot, Yoori. You never fail. :)

[Vikdaddy]

it's an interesting abstract. well done on spotting it.

[Aaron L]

very gritty and dark, the fag end adds more!

[Richard Goodger]

yep the ciggie adds to the pic, really nice textures

[josh james]

cool shot!

[Jonna]

What a cool shot!!! Love the play of dark and light in this...

[Yoella Offir]

Great shot. Simple and yet very intersting and nice looking.

[Omer Weiss]

Great one. It's good that you didn't change. After all it was the completeness of that corner that caught your eyes in the first place.

[mudge]

it's perfect the way it is. Great shot!

[Heather (pixelchix)]

Really like this yoori. Lovely dark tones.

[FaerieMoon]

As much as I hate to see those things--it does add a bit of a focal point. Even without it though, this would be a really nice shot.

[Richard Tyson]

Wow, fantastic, glad you get everything in!

[Laura Demko]

adds to the grittiness. well done!

[Tanya]

Very cool! I think it would have worked either way...I just love the grit.

[Rudi Teruel]

nice and moody, yoori.... your shots always gives me such nice and moody feelings....

[Aaron Renfro]

Nah, the cigarette is perfect. Adds a contemporary touch to the ancient looking architecture. It's a cool pic either way.

[Lacy Kent]

Really like this a lot. great job!

[Mark Bodha]

Lovely composition and texture. Interesting choice on leaving the butt in, feels like it changes it from a straight art shot into a statement - I find it a little distracting for the image in its own right, but it says something about society, I think.

[Delia]

I do like the cigarette there... adds a gritty feel. I like it when you notice little details...

[Marinade Spatula]

Love the dark tones and grittiness of this and sense of fallen glory.

[jinx (@jinximages)]

This is so good! Nice capture.

[weslyn hoekstra]

I really lik ehte texture and areas of darkness of this. beautiful.

[Lacey Gautreau]

amazing texture. yes, the ciggy adds some reality to it, for sure.