Back Alley Blues

So named because the building on the right is painted a vivid blue... I was determined to keep it in colour, but it just didn't work for me... (surprised?)

A possibly entry for the Street Photography Now challenge, although it's still early in the week and I'm not prepared to commit as yet...

Thanks everyone for the views, the lovely comments and the favs on my recent photos :)

[Colleen]

Only one way in that alley...away from the blues? Nice one!

[Kerri]

Great b&w

[Amaya Williams]

The stairwell landing really jumps out at me--terrific lighting--I'm really enjoying your latest shots.

[Dana Palermo]

I like it in B&W!!! It really enhances the lights and darks of the photo!!!

[Sandra]

I just love it, wonderful!

[Sheila]

I like the peak inside the box. Very drawn to see what is going on there.

[Elizabeth Youngs]

Great b&w! Love the lighting!

[KWind]

I like it b&w. It really highlights the lines and textures of the buildings.

[Patty]

I'm glad you chose b&w for this HH, it gives it such a great feel. Wonderfully captured!

[Kelly]

Love the textures and grittiness to this shot - fabulous processing too!

[Caryn]

Great lines and texture. I would love to see this in color, though.

[Stuey]

great tones, love the little glimpse of the person through the window

[Jeff Walker]

I really like this a lot. +fav

[Jake Sorensen]

Hi @northy, for your get pushed challenge I want to you to take a photo in the style or spirit of your favorite artist who's main medium is not photography!

[Amy Spada]

I like this. The intensity of the blacks come throught and give it a lot of character. Love seeing that guy through the window.

[Ann Stenson]

Love it in b&w.....It gives that Urban, Gritty feel to it!.....Love this!

[Ade Akinyede]

Fantastic textures and lines!!

[Simon]

Wonderful shot Northy

[Karen]

This is a great shot!

[Humphrey Hippo]

Love all the lines in this.
Not surprised it ended up in b&w. :)

[☯ Sarah ☁]

Great shot!

[Peter de Graaff]

Great arrow

[Michelle Blackford]

I love the lines in this shot. The arrow is great too...adds such a pop!!

[Lisa Pouncy]

Lots of great angles. So much to look at xx

[Michelle]

So many lines and so much detail. Great shot

[Graveyard Girl]

cool street shot....glad you went with b&w as it adds grittiness to it.

[John]

Love the lines and tones

[Nada A.]

Love the graphic nature of this.

[ladyjane]

I like the contrast of the brick vs. metal siding, and then the lightness of the openwork staircase. Nice composition.

[Aleksandra]

I love the b&w processing on this, very grainy and contrasty which seems to suit the subject!

[☠northy]

@jsorensenart well dang! are there any out there who do black and white? ;p j/k... tx! huge challenge for me as i am quite the philistine and know very little about art... anyhoo... saw your post this morning and tried something today... we'll see if it works or not :)

[scooter]

Great shot!

[Myrna O'Hara]

Is that you in the top of the door? Or is it someone inside? I like that part best in this shot.

[☠northy]

@sailingmusic It's someone inside - I had to wait a bit to get this as he kept walking in and out of the frame... It's my favorite part too :)