The dilapidated doorway by vikdaddy

The dilapidated doorway

Today I visited the same decrepit building I saw on day two. On that day I stopped for the derelict structure and took many photos, but ended up settling on a picture of a log that was next to the building. I was quite happy with it at the time, but a few weeks on and I already think the quality of my photos has markedly improved.

The sky was overcast and gloomy, but I think it looks quite good in the image. A few weeks ago I would have been disappointed that it wasn't a bright blue day; today, I used it as a feature.

Comparing the photos I took today of the building to the ones I took then, I even think my eye for an interesting image has improved. I took far fewer today but they were better. Importantly, my Photoshop skills have also improved. I think that deserves a modest "hurrah"!

It's starting to get busy at work. For those that don't know, I'm an Internal Communications Manager, and the Company I work for is launching a new Intranet. It's actually pretty interesting, and we're approaching the launch date. It's a fairly creative role, sometimes demanding and very varied. In case you haven't noticed by my sometimes lengthy diatribes, I enjoy the writing aspect!

I mention this because the quality of my pictures may suffer over the coming weeks as I get busier at work. But I will try my utmost to maintain the high standards I have set myself. I may think I've got better, but I know there's a lot of room for improvement.

Canon S90, f/4.5, 1/500, ISO-80
this photo is absolutely fantastic!! so dramatic in b&w. great job!
June 7th, 2010  
Awesome shot!
June 7th, 2010  
Looks so cool in black and white
June 7th, 2010  
Nice dramatic shot, the B&W works well
June 7th, 2010  
very cool shot :)
June 7th, 2010  
oooo - love this one, good job!
June 8th, 2010  
This is stunning and beautiful. I've found myself revisiting places I'd gone to in the beginning of the project and seeing things in a whole new way. I really love it
June 8th, 2010  
Great B&W shot. The angles on the frame work really well. The clouds definately add something.
June 8th, 2010  
The black and white and the gloomy sky are perfect for your delapitated building. I find the old run-down buildings and structures very interesting.
June 8th, 2010  
I love the B7W it really captures the essence of the building
June 8th, 2010  
Beautiful shot! I just started this project, hope I can improve as well, hurrah!
June 8th, 2010  
Amazing picture! I really like the hint of the bad weather looming over the old building.
June 8th, 2010  
Absolutely stunning! I love the framing and the black and white works perfectly.
June 8th, 2010  
This is way neat =) I love it!! Faved!
June 8th, 2010  
nice...this is perfect for this week's theme =)
June 8th, 2010  
Great shot!
June 8th, 2010  
great capture.. love the monochrome..
June 8th, 2010  
Great subject, nice composition.
June 8th, 2010  
i love the effect
June 8th, 2010  
cool shot!!!
June 8th, 2010  
Striking
June 8th, 2010  
Fantastic shot; the clouds really add to the mystery of the building.
June 8th, 2010  
Your photo is very interesting and certainly fits the weekly theme...it's so exciting to read your description here...your involvement and goals within 365 is shared by many...
June 8th, 2010  
Awesome shot! I love the b&w, don't think it could have been just as good in color. The perspective is fantastic, too.
June 8th, 2010  
You're right - great photo!
June 8th, 2010  
Very good! that is surely spooky enough.
June 8th, 2010  
Great job--btw, love the sky!
June 8th, 2010  
Very eerie and awesome. I thought the door way had a broken mirror halfway down the brick and that it was reflecting the sky. I was startled to realize it wasn't a mirror but the sky behind the building. Fascinating. Love it.
June 9th, 2010  
loving the texture and detail in this.
June 9th, 2010  
very nice shot!
June 28th, 2010  
This is an incredible, striking shot. Faving!
July 10th, 2010  
Don't know how I missed this but thankful you posted this a fav in the thread. Great shot and love everything about this.
July 10th, 2010  
This is absolutely stunning!!
November 15th, 2010  
this shot is insane...wow...A favorite...so happy i saw it today
December 5th, 2010  
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