Tree Duo

Photography \ Architecture | 01/28/04 @066 | marcia | critiques (24) | views (1943)

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You're only seeing half the picture... it doesn't fit well with the preview formats.

This was taken from inside another building at the abandoned military fort. I was struck by the contrast of the living tree seen through the window of a decaying building.

In order to enhance the appearance of decay and to reduce visual distraction, the image was converted to duotone in Photoshop, then converted back to RGB and the color version of the photo tediously placed back into the windowframe.

In winter, I imagine you can see the city skyline through this window, which would also be an ironic contrast; however, they've tightened security around the fort and I haven't found a way to break back in (I will though).

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Comments (24)

GenoCid

01/28/04 @076

wouw really strong contrast between dead, rusty and nearly colorless indoor and lively tree at outside.i also like the window frame as a frame for the tree!
also details and texture on walls are really great!

goutweed

01/28/04 @107

Not being a photographer myself I won't comment on the technical merits of this shot. However I must comend you on your choice of subject matter. Good eye. I love decaying edifices (edifi?). I love the contrast between ever-renewing nature and these temporary things we build. Some people see rust or peeling paint and only see something ugly. I like a person who sees something potentially beautiful. Nice work.

A footnote to this comment: rust is beautiful except when it resides on my car. They put too much salt on the roads in ontario. Poor Peej Lightning, she is on her way out.

psychocatholic

01/28/04 @278

Amazing, i dont really know how to describe it. Is it superficial, or is it.....see, no words, its just awesome.

Ikaa

01/28/04 @339

Wonderful.
Great textures and the light is awesome! Lovely photo.

gama

01/28/04 @538

incredible textures and lights...

Anubis

01/28/04 @665

This was what I was waiting for! Great one, loved it, much more than the "balancing act" tha composition is wonderfull, the light is great, the choice of colors is... amzing, and the subject... I have one of this kind my self, I'll post it in a few day's. Loved this one Marcia, pls, keep them comming.

Fresh

01/28/04 @766

so much going on, you were able to play with image in the right ways to get the effect you wanted. great work.

marcia

01/28/04 @848

Thanks, everyone, for such kind words.

Lazerouth

01/29/04 @148

More kind words ;-) : You really have a great gift in seeing and feeling a place! ... A rare gift.

DarkAnubis

01/29/04 @161

hmm.. its good.. i like the colors..

Martinity

01/31/04 @747

Lovely! I really like the strong contrast between outside and inside.

LadyAnubis

02/01/04 @179

Now here's a photo I like...

Really, good work...

BooHunter

02/01/04 @210

I love the contrast in this picture. There is so much too see, and yet, my eye is drawn again and again to the green of the trees. I think it is very interesting, and very good!

IcyGarnet

02/01/04 @311

Great Shot! I actually like the broken cement on the bottom right, looks neat, and that tree goes great with the broken-down look. +7 (highest I can give you) I cant wait to see more!

Maximilian

02/01/04 @676

Impressive!
the contrast of dead and life, nice
it will better if the view from window can be more cool, like a single big tree on the hill...of couse it's out of control.
You are doing it really good
+8( well i believe we should be more objective,the higest score is hardly given)

marcia

02/01/04 @744

Thanks you guys. I really appreciate your insights.

StarF

02/03/04 @040

realy good work there..

Haevion

02/03/04 @556

Wow

Nailati

02/04/04 @294

Gorgeous textures. The desaturated foreground vs. the saturated view of the background is well done and adds a wonderful, lonely mood. I just love abandoned buildings.

Picky

02/06/04 @696

You are a good photographer with the ability to capture effective composition.

morholt

02/06/04 @795

Great one! I looked at it a long time, it's very impressive.

ANTIFAN

02/07/04 @910

This is a very nicely composed photo - It also it makes me think that things *we* make need work and attention to keep in good order, however, nature takes care of living things herself. Super.

Gonzo99

02/11/04 @187

thats amazing!

Virginiajoe

04/12/04 @699

Lovely photo

Nice job Marcia

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