While the economy has certainly increased the number of boarded up buildings the past 2-3 years, as well as the prevalence of graffiti, I am also certain that I started noticing both more since starting to photograph the city actively. This is at Seventh Avenue and 22nd Street — hardly a distressed neighborhood by any means.
I did not notice the poster “Complexions,” nor connect it to the building facade, until working on the image last night.
Mark Neal
5 Dec 2011Very nice composition, Mark. The parked birds cars add a nice contrast to all the straight lines.
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LensScaper
5 Dec 2011Fascinating facade with the contrasting colors in the windows – some glassed, and some boarded. The poster really adds something as do the cars. Nice work and well spotted
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Jimi Jones
5 Dec 2011Nice composition, Mark. I like the placement of the water tower. The fire escapes lend themselves nicely to the scene too.
Toad Hollow Photography
6 Dec 2011Love this shot, Mark!! Great composition here, and the tones and textures are great! It’s one of those shots that could almost be from a time 50 years ago. Your processing is just so perfect, it’s absolutely sympathetic to the subject you’ve captured here. Top drawer!
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