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Submitted: February 25, 2011
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Le journal - Block CLXXIXby *bwiti

Photography / Urban & Rural / City Life

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Given 2011-02-26

Le journal - Block CLXXIX is just one amazing example from *bwiti's gallery. *bwiti has captured a stunning winter scene with beautiful tones.
Suggested by ~QuietCity and *Yoiyami
_{Deviant also suggested by `Exillior and `PatrickRuegheimer} ( Featured by `ScENeYmE )

Critique by ~Mr-Sackboy Feb 26, 2011, 12:21:26 PM

I would like to start by stating that the emotion and feeling captured in this photograph is outstanding. Not only does the snow really set the mood in the photograph, but with close examination the person in the bottom left corner can be seen huddling to them self. and even the person off to the right of them seems to be dressed for the weather. The environment can really be felt and not just viewed. The photograph just feels cold and winter-filled, and again not just because of the pretty snow falling.

Compositionally you have an exceptional piece here, having the open space cut down through the middle works really well in this picture. Also the angle the buildings are on is perfect, having the slight lean to the right really makes the picture more interesting than if they were just straight lines going up and down. The lines all throughout this picture really help the eyes flow through the picture, the buildings fading towards the back, the leaning lines the buildings create from top to bottom, and the staggered lines of the cars heading back into the photograph all aid in moving the eye around.

Movement is another big thing captured in this picture. Since the snow is blurred it really feels as if it is still falling, and not a captured moment in time.

The only thing I feel that could have made this picture a little stronger is perhaps [although stated earlier that the open space being centered works well for this picture] showing more of the building to the left, and cropping more off on the right, which would move the open space slightly towards the right. The heavy contrast of the darkness of the buildings and the light space going straight down the middle, is slightly distracting.

All in all a phenomenal shot, you do exceptional work and clearly have a knowledge for what you're doing. The exposure and composition of this picture is exceptional. Great job done!

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Critique by *KnightVision3D Feb 26, 2011, 3:39:49 AM

The first thing that caught my eye about this image was it had an eary, Matrix or even Gotham feel to it. This certainly is a shot that defines when a photographer has that "opportune" moment. I love the contrast and falloff into the background, as the snow gets thicker. I think having the cars in where they are and even the individual on the sidewalk contribute really well to conveying an almost static and inanimate feel to what is usually a very vibrant and busy city. Very well deserved DD that shows originality and and ability to recognise as I said earlier, that "opportune" moment.

Great Work