Roosevelt Avenue Queens

michswissmichswiss Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,235 Major grins
edited October 28, 2010 in Street and Documentary
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(The tamales were great!)

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  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited October 25, 2010
    Looks good in color.
    #1 makes me laugh, the one mannequin and the two people are all looking at the same thing--I was there and still don't know what got their attention. I also like the wideangle on this shot with the entire colorful window showing.
    Also on #1 my first instinct is to want to see this cropped so it follows the rule of thirds--but I'm getting kind of tired of composing all my shots just so--I like the feel of this one.
    Glad you got #2, I totally missed the exposure/metering on that one.

    I like the gritty feel of the third shot and the look you captured on his face.

    Can't wait to do this again!
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  • BradfordBennBradfordBenn Registered Users Posts: 2,506 Major grins
    edited October 25, 2010
    I really like #1. I agree the play of the mannequins and the people is very complimentary.
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  • misterbmisterb Banned Posts: 601 Major grins
    edited October 25, 2010
    Alas.. I like #3 for it's color's and processing- almost HDR-like. The Jesus picture with the Pope sneakin' a peek.
  • PattiPatti Registered Users Posts: 1,576 Major grins
    edited October 25, 2010
    #2 for me. What great body language from the little girl. I can see her as an adult standing there years from now with her arms crossed and left leg crossed over the right with a glaring look directed at a stranger outside the shop.
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  • michswissmichswiss Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,235 Major grins
    edited October 25, 2010
    lizzard_nyc wrote: »
    Can't wait to do this again!

    Just remember, you have a friend in Australia/China now. Come visit! mwink.gif
  • michswissmichswiss Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,235 Major grins
    edited October 25, 2010
    BradfordBenn wrote: »
    I really like #1. I agree the play of the mannequins and the people is very complimentary.

    I didn't even register the mannequins when I took the shot. What caught my eye was the couple centred on the pole.
    misterb wrote: »
    Alas.. I like #3 for it's color's and processing- almost HDR-like. The Jesus picture with the Pope sneakin' a peek.

    The colours are intense. I toned it down slightly and might go back and calm it some more. Obviously not HDR, but hopefully expressive of the vibrancy on the street
    Patti wrote: »
    #2 for me. What great body language from the little girl. I can see her as an adult standing there years from now with her arms crossed and left leg crossed over the right with a glaring look directed at a stranger outside the shop.

    Yeah, she's the boss-in-training. Loved her attitude.
  • damonffdamonff Registered Users Posts: 1,894 Major grins
    edited October 25, 2010
    The colors in #1 are very nice. I love that there are figures on both sides of the glass, looking static. It's really nice.
  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,961 moderator
    edited October 26, 2010
    #1 and especially #3 for me. I love the attitude of the guy next to the religious icons. Was he selling them? I also like the way the el platform frames it at the top. Like the others, I enjoy the combination of the mannequins and people in #1, but I think I might play with a crop--the interesting stuff tapers off at both sides and it's a little centered as is. I think the color is great as is.
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  • rainbowrainbow Registered Users Posts: 2,765 Major grins
    edited October 28, 2010
    Each of the three have something interesting to look at and include the environment well.

    Was wondering where you were. Do they not have allow color processing over in China?ne_nau.gifrofl

    Looks like a wonderful time for both of you (rolleyes1.gif -- green with envy...)
  • imgsrcimgsrc Registered Users Posts: 17 Big grins
    edited October 28, 2010
    I love the first one. Intense colors, tons of stuff to check out both in the shop and reflected in the glass. I would have gone for something different in the composition. Perhaps not have the figures dead center. But that's just what I would have done. It's a great photo.

    The more I look at the 2nd one, the more I enjoy it. There is just so much to take in. The 'for rent' advertisements, the take out and election signs. I am torn on the composition though. I love the woman looking at the advertisements... like maybe shes searching for a better life. But then again, that little girl in the doorway... maybe the shot would have been better if it was just her. Although again I'm conflicted because I LOVE the smiling woman in the building... even though her cheerfulness contradicts the gritty feel of it all. AH! I love this photo for everything that's going on in it. It makes my mind go crazy.

    The final photo... The stand out is the man and his expression/stance. Great job capturing that. This photo screams New York City. The only thing I'd do differently is soften it up a bit. It seems very sharp and grainy, which might match the feel of the shot if the colors weren't so vibrant.
  • NyarthlopicNyarthlopic Registered Users Posts: 274 Major grins
    edited October 28, 2010
    All are really good. My favorite is number 2, though. The little girl adds so much. Patti hit it right on the head when she mentioned she could see the little girl standing in that exact spot glaring at strangers taking pictures of her. :-) (Totally kidding there) It really is a fantastic shot. At a glance, it's so simple, yet if you look closer, there's so much going on.
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