It Aint the Rain that Sweeps the Sidewalk Clean

[Kurt]

Here is another shot of mine which I would like you to comment on.



I should have put it in the Salon really, I guess, but it is too late now as I have already entered a different shot.

[Tinka]

Re: It Aint the Rain that Sweeps the Sidewalk Clean

Hi Kurt,
I like it, An interesting and abstract Found image, a small crop at the top to remove the part pots would be an improvement, with a slight adjustment of levels and curves. well seen and photographed.

[Kurt]

Re: It Aint the Rain that Sweeps the Sidewalk Clean

Thanks Tinka, Is this better? - Or do you think I should remove the reflections of the pots?

[Ian]

Re: It Aint the Rain that Sweeps the Sidewalk Clean

Here is another shot of mine which I would like you to comment on.



I should have put it in the Salon really, I guess, but it is too late now as I have already entered a different shot.

If you think this is better, I'm sure if you asked Jocelyn nicely, she could swap your entries?

Ian

[Tinka]

Re: It Aint the Rain that Sweeps the Sidewalk Clean

Thanks Tinka, Is this better? - Or do you think I should remove the reflections of the pots?

Hi Kurt,
That is better, I would not remove the pot reflections, "purely my opinion" it is the reflections only that make this image interesting, like photographing an image that is reflected in a mirror.

[Pol]

Re: It Aint the Rain that Sweeps the Sidewalk Clean

Thanks Tinka, Is this better? - Or do you think I should remove the reflections of the pots?

I'd leave the reflections of the pots - because they look as though they're his funky shoes on his funky feet.

It's a fun image. A fun character too. He looks like a graffiti man floating on a the surface of a puddle.

Pol

[Kurt]

Re: It Aint the Rain that Sweeps the Sidewalk Clean

Thanks for your comments and your help. I don't think I will request to change my shot in the Salon Ian, there are so many good shots in there that I don't think this would stand a chance. The reason I like it is not only the reflections but the dog-ends and other rubbish laying around this little art-work in a puddle, but these are much more obvious in the larger image - and probably then they only appeal to me!

[Jocelyn Walker]

Re: It Aint the Rain that Sweeps the Sidewalk Clean

Quite honestly Kurt, I wouldn't mind you swapping! I think this photo is refreshingly different. As an artist, it appeals to that 'sense' of portraying something new & unique!

[vlarcombe]

Re: It Aint the Rain that Sweeps the Sidewalk Clean

Hi Kurt,

Great image . I think removing the bottoms of the pots tightened it up a lot.

...The reason I like it is not only the reflections but the dog-ends and other rubbish laying around this little art-work in a puddle, but these are much more obvious in the larger image - and probably then they only appeal to me!

It was the dog-ends and detritus that lifted it from good to great for me. I love the colours and textures but it's the litter that gives it an extra dimension.

Vernon

[Kurt]

Re: It Aint the Rain that Sweeps the Sidewalk Clean

Thanks to you all for your kind comments and advice.