Protesters in Madison, Wisconson.

RxRickRxRick Registered Users Posts: 93 Big grins
edited March 10, 2011 in Street and Documentary
I'm trying to convey how cold it was. Comments?

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  • aquaticvideographeraquaticvideographer Registered Users Posts: 278 Major grins
    edited March 7, 2011
    It looks cold!
  • bdcolenbdcolen Registered Users Posts: 3,804 Major grins
    edited March 7, 2011
    Sorry, but while it's obviously winter, this doesn't suggest that it's especially cold - looks like melt on the sidewalk. And also unfortunately, it doesn't say 'protest in Madison.' None the less, because of the ambiguity - who are they? what's that sign about? What are they doing out there alone? Why at night? Huh? - it's an interesting image.
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  • RxRickRxRick Registered Users Posts: 93 Big grins
    edited March 7, 2011
    bdcolen wrote: »
    Sorry, but while it's obviously winter, this doesn't suggest that it's especially cold - looks like melt on the sidewalk. And also unfortunately, it doesn't say 'protest in Madison.' None the less, because of the ambiguity - who are they? what's that sign about? What are they doing out there alone? Why at night? Huh? - it's an interesting image.

    It was 11 degrees outside when I took this, but I had the same thought (that it didn't look especially cold). Maybe the orange glow from the street lights...?

    Anyway, I appreciate the input.

    --RxRick
  • bdcolenbdcolen Registered Users Posts: 3,804 Major grins
    edited March 7, 2011
    Well 11 is damn cold. :-)
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  • rainbowrainbow Registered Users Posts: 2,765 Major grins
    edited March 9, 2011
    Like the exposure and feel of the shot. I would consider "untilting" it a little and consider cropping some off the right OR left to decenter the pedestrians some...
  • FlyingginaFlyinggina Registered Users Posts: 2,639 Major grins
    edited March 10, 2011
    Neat photo. I like it.

    NO, it doesn't convey unusual cold to me. The couple don't look bundled up enough!! I do agree that 11 degrees is definitely brrrrrr cold!

    I can't tell what they are protesting and have no clue why they are the only people on the sidewalk - which is all to the good. :-)

    I'd crop off some from the left and straighten it if it were mine.
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