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30-SEP-2007

Attic for sale - by endika

Olympus Evolt E-510
1/400s f/5.0 at 23.0mm iso200 full exif

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Olympus DSLR Challenge04-Oct-2007 20:47
It's so visible, like the bit of cheese in a mouse trap... endika
Olympus DSLR Challenge04-Oct-2007 20:00
exactly!!!! - brent
Olympus DSLR Challenge04-Oct-2007 19:57
You have too the feeling that the sign is only a bait in a malevolent, enigmatic trap? endika
Olympus DSLR Challenge04-Oct-2007 19:31
I have come to comment on this picture about a dozen times. Unfortunately I have read the comments and destroyed my natural response.

There is something a little ominous about the picture - perhaps that it is all done in near black (except for the sign). The shadows hanging over the barred windows look kind of like barbed wire or - danger? So I feel something is just waiting on the other side (like the windows are really eyes). The sign kind of draws me in - the fact that it is just taped there almost seems to say it is for me - but if I go close enough will the door spring open?

It is amazing the textures and light you have pulled out of this shot - I am glad you were content to leave it as it is.

brent
Miroslav Kral 04-Oct-2007 17:57
Agree with Marc. Or, note to the right, in the third rule position and keep the shadows on the top. Your way is also good.
Guest 03-Oct-2007 18:33
Same : shot from a closer position, upwards, it would give an even better pic.

Marc
Olympus DSLR Challenge01-Oct-2007 14:10
Ok just me maybe but I love that the sign is virtually unreadable. It sets the viewer up for a bit of curious wonder......
charlie
Olympus DSLR Challenge01-Oct-2007 04:38
I've put the a detail of the message in the originals gallery. If you are interested, you can call, although I think € 275000 is a little too expensive :o)
The thing that have caught my attention for this image is the play of light and shadows above the black door. The elements are intended to play a secondary role. I've tried a tighter crop, but I dont have liked the result. Thanks for the advice. endika
Marc VanderArk 30-Sep-2007 22:41
Like the image, but I would like to read the message even more. Maybe a tighter crop? Don't know, good idea. Cheers.