the Red Line by northy

the Red Line

This was actually taken yesterday. Today was a crappy day for photography - work is just too crazy and I haven't had time to really think about what I am shooting. Plus I've been spending waaaaaay too much time thinking about the Street Photography Now challenge rather than actual composition. There are only about a gazillion signs and structures near the office but I find that on their own, they do not an interesting subject make, and I am still struggling on how to incorporate people into the backdrop in a way that works. It's really great practice, but the results have been hit and miss and like I said, I am really lacking in time to think about what I am doing right now. I think my brain needs a break!

Speaking of which, after tonight I will be away until Sunday, taking the kids to visit my mom. Probably won't be able to post photos again until Sunday night. Have a great weekend wherever you are!

Edit: Ok - I've decided... I'm tagging this one for the Street Photography Now challenge: "Get lost in a thicket of signs and structures"
http://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/12870/street-photography-now-challenge-week-5

Much as I much prefer my Throng shot as an image, the signs don’t show up in b&w and the shot does not work well in colour... this one, i think, has earned the colour because of the line, and that gets you the signs... and... yeah... there...
Great and colourful shot!
June 8th, 2012  
Great catch! I like all the colors
June 8th, 2012  
Glad you left the colours in this one, really shows the heart of down town TO.
June 8th, 2012  
wow that street is colorful. cool...
June 8th, 2012  
This could be a great SPN entry for the week! Fab colors and scene
June 8th, 2012  
Definitely a lot of signs!!!
June 8th, 2012  
Love your pov!! and all that colour, excellent shot!
June 8th, 2012  
Wonderful shot!! So bright and colourful :)
June 8th, 2012  
Love the composition of this one! Hope you have a great weekend! :)
June 8th, 2012  
The color in this makes me want to stop and look around this interesting place! Well done
June 8th, 2012  
I'd definetly get lost in that place! There is wayy to much going on. I'd feel so overwhelmed. Good choice.
Have a lovely weekend and we'll see you when you get back!
June 8th, 2012  
very cool shot! so many ads on the building at the back as well!
June 8th, 2012  
This image meets the criteria on all grounds. I love it... well done :)
June 8th, 2012  
love the colours, great spn entry - have a wonderful weekend away
June 8th, 2012  
Great to see some colour in street shots. Like how the red line points to The Dictator hovering over the street.
June 8th, 2012  
Nice perspective and leading lines, and I think this is a great shot for the challenge!
June 8th, 2012  
Cool perspective, love the red, great find
June 8th, 2012  
That's a really good street shot! I love the 3 lines all leading the eye to the same place. I don't think too much at first when I do street shots - I find it best to have a rough idea of the frame then when anything promising moves into it I keep shooting! When a natural break arises then I think, linger a while longer... and the shot often turns up!
June 8th, 2012  
I think this is a great street shot! Love the lines and perspective!
June 8th, 2012  
Love the red line. That's a lot of signs! :)
June 8th, 2012  
Great street shot, i love the pov
June 8th, 2012  
very well done, it meets the street photography criteria very well!
June 8th, 2012  
Perfect for the theme. I'm not sure how much street photography can be set up or thought about. I am loving the SPN challenges and I love seeing what you come up with, have a great weekend :)
June 9th, 2012  
Excellent! Love all the activity and color!
June 9th, 2012  
very cool street view and shot! have a great weekend
June 9th, 2012  
I really like it..I think its perfect for the challenge..
June 9th, 2012  
Glad you went with colour, for one. Glad that you chose to post it, too. In spite of the place obviously being a challenge, you've managed to compose your shot well. The red line is a great lead, sending your viewer straight into the sign board covered structure. Ugly building, nice shot. ;-)
Enjoy your weekend!
June 9th, 2012  
@bankmann Tx Bankmann! I've actually been dying to get a decent photo of that wall of billboards and signs for ages!!! I'm glad I finally had an excuse to work on how to make it work :)
June 9th, 2012  
Love your central point of perspective.
June 9th, 2012  
Nicely done there Northy, strictly speaking not red though is it? I love the repetitive shadows on it, as do the whole thing! Have a nice break and bring back some nice shots!
June 9th, 2012  
@frida Hmmm... You're right - it does look more "blood orange" then red... Interesting... Red to my eye because i know that's the colour of the glass thingies on the left which are causing the reflection... :)
June 9th, 2012  
Wonderful street shot
June 9th, 2012  
Very cool shot, especially in colour, love the red line the shadows on it, and as a leading line to that mass of signs tis perfect my dear!
June 9th, 2012  
Very cool street shot! :-)
June 9th, 2012  
Very cool & colourful street shot! : )
June 9th, 2012  
I know I have already said I love it, but I am saying it again because everytime I have thought about the challenge, your image is the first thing I see..... it is great :)
June 10th, 2012  
This really shows off all the signs well. Great shadow and fab street shot xx
June 10th, 2012  
Thanks for the follow!!!! :)
June 10th, 2012  
Good contender for the challenge.
June 10th, 2012  
wow - loads going on here - great challenge shot
June 10th, 2012  
that red line is super cool! and wasn't it so nice of those ladies to stay off of it?...;)
June 10th, 2012  
great street shot, good for the spn challenge!
June 10th, 2012  
Love all the signs and think it works well with line. Enjoy your break
June 10th, 2012  
I posted a photo for you today!
June 11th, 2012  
Fantastic street shot
June 11th, 2012  
the lines work brilliantly to take the eye right along the shot...nice bunch of signs too.
June 22nd, 2012  
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