Street Scene (Page 2): For me, the photo evokes memories of my life in the telephone company climbing poles and deciphering wire runs. Yes, it’s busy but it shows the reality of life’s...

pmorin Loc: Huntington Beach, Palm Springs

For me, the photo evokes memories of my life in the telephone company climbing poles and deciphering wire runs. Yes, it’s busy but it shows the reality of life’s modern conditions. A true “street scene”.
Pete

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Linda From Maine wrote:

Glad you enjoyed, Jack. Can you describe what makes it feel 3D?

Sure, DOF maybe. It feels like that if I could step into my monitor I could walk all the way to the mountains instead of walking into a 2D wall.

lnl Loc: SWFL

I guess I can see this as art, or a sense of place, but it sure doesn’t excite me like most of your posts do. I can’t get a sense of peace, or tranquility, or anything. Nor can I ignore all those wires! I guess I too am overly compulsive about those things!

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

pmorin wrote:

For me, the photo evokes memories of my life in the telephone company climbing poles and deciphering wire runs. Yes, it’s busy but it shows the reality of life’s modern conditions. A true “street scene”.
Pete

I love hearing when a photo's content brings up memories for folks. Appreciate your visit and comments!

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Curmudgeon wrote:

Sure, DOF maybe. It feels like that if I could step into my monitor I could walk all the way to the mountains instead of walking into a 2D wall.

Neat! While I was awaiting your reply, I tried to figure out the possibilities. Am thinking the dark foreground contrasting to very light hills is the primary reason for the feeling of depth (3D), along with the lines of the road markings and the telephone poles all receding to the distance also.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

lnl wrote:

I guess I can see this as art, or a sense of place, but it sure doesn’t excite me like most of your posts do. I can’t get a sense of peace, or tranquility, or anything. Nor can I ignore all those wires! I guess I too am overly compulsive about those things!

You are not alone, Ellen

Many thanks for your visit.

Linda2 Loc: Yakima Wa.

Reminds me of an old vintage postcard. Fascinating to look at, could have been taken 50 years ago. I don’t think the Yakima Valley Visitors Guide will be contacting you for the photo!

Actually makes me want to head for the mountains! Even though it was taken in the fall it looks like a hot and dry morning in the dry side of Washington State. Of course I am probably being influenced by the hot and dry weather right now!

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Linda2 wrote:

Reminds me of an old vintage postcard. Fascinating... (show quote)

Thanks for your visit, Linda! Alas, I fear you are correct about the Visitor Guide

Stay cool!

cyan Loc: Northern NJ

AzPicLady wrote:

If I had seen this scene, I probably wouldn't have raised my camera because of all the wires. And if I did take the picture, I'd immediately think about trying to remove all those wires...

No...I think the wires add to the reality of the scene. I really like it!

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

cyan wrote:

No...I think the wires add to the reality of the scene. I really like it!

Many thanks for your visit and interest. Delighted you enjoyed!

Flying Three Loc: Berthoud, CO

I like the image very much, but the very top wire distracts for me. I would crop it out or remove it by clone.

riderxlx Loc: DFW area Texas

I like it just as you captured it, you captured the moment, and I like the way the background, the hills, and all that just add to the scene so I get a picture of what you were exactly looking at no need to clean up across anything you captured it as is and that’s what I like.
Bruce

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Flying Three wrote:

I like the image very much, but the very top wire distracts for me. I would crop it out or remove it by clone.

I appreciate your taking the time to offer feedback, FT. Thanks so much for your interest!

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

riderxlx wrote:

I like it just as you captured it, you captured the moment, and I like the way the background, the hills, and all that just add to the scene so I get a picture of what you were exactly looking at no need to clean up across anything you captured it as is and that’s what I like.
Bruce

Delighted you enjoyed, Bruce. It's educational and enjoyable to read the variety of reactions. I'm always interested to know what people like or don't like - and why.

lnl Loc: SWFL

Thinking about those wires I previously wanted gone…
In other countries, like China and Vietnam, they have masses of wires over the streets and I happily photographed them. So I’m vacillating about these!