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Cornflake

Criticism is always welcome.

Richard

It's an odd composition but it makes me smile somehow. Love the light. There seems to be some banding or discoloration in the darkest areas--is this a reflection or shot through glass?

Cornflake

Thanks for commenting, Richard. I darkened the shadows some to eliminate some faint, distracting details. Apparently I did it unevenly and I'll check.

kurzvorzwoelf

Very nice & moody shot and a great idea for a photo, @Cornflake - I like it much!

I can see some artefacts in the blacks too, if I look closely, although it doesn't distract my eyes. But there's some kind of halo around or next to the man's arm, which makes the frame feel a little "unreal" to me. Maybe it's worth brushing it off or it just might be that my display is too bright.

Cornflake

Thanks, kurzvorzwoelf. I have no doubt that you and Richard are correct. I've been traveling and haven't been able to check the photo but I will.

Juano

@Richard said:
It's an odd composition but it makes me smile somehow. Love the light. There seems to be some banding or discoloration in the darkest areas--is this a reflection or shot through glass?

I agree, it is an unusual composition, but it works. It makes me wonder if someone else should have been sitting there but has departed... Great light. I can't see the banding or artifacts on my screen.

Cornflake

Thanks, Cristobal.