Silent Scenes (Page 3): I'm so pleased you enjoyed. Thank you! #3 is a hospital, though I had no way to convey that explicitly as all "evidence" was removed. Am very grateful for your...

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Apr 23, 2024 06:56:56 #

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Niklon wrote:

Excellent captures. I would not have thought an empty stadium or bland school façade would have been of interest but your tone and texture made them compelling.

I'm so pleased you enjoyed. Thank you!

#3 is a hospital, though I had no way to convey that explicitly as all "evidence" was removed.

Am very grateful for your interest!

Apr 26, 2024 16:59:26 #

PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place

Linda From Maine wrote:

Thank you very much, Don. I actually like it a bit more in color as the color does seem to fit more with "children." Here it is on flickr: https://flic.kr/p/2pLA9c1

If you have time, let me know which you prefer. Thanks again!

Sorry I took so long to get back to you Linda. I like the color version better.

Don

Apr 27, 2024 07:39:48 #

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

PAR4DCR wrote:

Sorry I took so long to get back to you Linda. I like the color version better.

Don

Thanks very much for your interest!

Apr 30, 2024 13:13:36 #

John Lawrence

I liked #1 because of the interesting use of layers. I also liked #3 for the sad story it tells.

John

Apr 30, 2024 13:46:46 #

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

John Lawrence wrote:

I liked #1 because of the interesting use of layers. I also liked #3 for the sad story it tells.

John

Many thanks for your time and interest, John!

Apr 30, 2024 18:43:22 #

TheShoe Loc: Lacey, WA

Linda From Maine wrote:

Thanks so much, John! I'm trying to see more outside the box

Not sure of the below that I just finished editing. Perhaps relies too much on special effects?

Your first cut conveys the silence of the playground without kids very well. The color version does not. This darker version seems almost sinister.

Apr 30, 2024 19:56:24 #

PhotoMono123 Loc: Houston, Texas

I am guessing your theme is empty spaces or empty things.

Number two is excellent (to me). It has a lot of strength with leading lines, pattern, and good contrast. What's not to like? If it's a competition, you might want to add some subtle emphasis to the contrast (or not).

The other two are nice, but they do not rise to the level of the swings.

One old man's opinion.

Apr 30, 2024 20:02:59 #

PhotoMono123 Loc: Houston, Texas

Oh my! I just saw the heading "Silent Scenes."

Embarrassed as I am, this only strengthens my like of the empty swings. You just look at it and wonder, "Where are the children? Where is the laughter, the shouts of glee?"

Playgrounds are noisy, happy places. When they are empty, their silence can be deafening. Your wonderful image has captured this beautifully.

May 1, 2024 06:27:03 #

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

TheShoe wrote:

Your first cut conveys the silence of the playground without kids very well. The color version does not. This darker version seems almost sinister.

I'm grateful for your feedback and reaction. Thanks very much!

May 1, 2024 06:28:40 #

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

PhotoMono123 wrote:

I'm delighted by your response, Don. Thank you so much!

The theme was "Silence," but I liked my slightly embellished title better for this UHH thread

With regards to whether one should - or needs to - include a descriptive title, I think the below (shot in same area for same theme) needs my image title, "Waiting."