Happy

[poker]

This was taken during the L.A. Photogathering. Opinions are always appreciated.

Happy the Star is a registered tradmark of Carls Jr...blah blah blah...

[jbaldocchi]

NICE, I like the bright color in contrast with the B & W image. The man looks like he's in prison.

Jim B.

[LeeIs]

I think it works. I wish the whole thing was in focus though. He looks a bit soft to me. But I still like the contrast of the sad, happy. The real and unreal.

How can a sign be happier than a human being? lol.

[poker]

Thanks for the comments you two.

It might be a bit soft since this was a zoom and crop into the file. It may need some more USM.

I think this is a downtown parking lot but it sure does look prison like.

[mtbbrian]

Did you desaturate everything but the star then?
This is a great slice of life photograph!
I like the composition.
Brian

[poker]

Did you desaturate everything but the star then?
This is a great slice of life photograph!
I like the composition.
Brian

Thanks Brian. Glad you like it. Yes, this was a selective desaturation.

Thanks Tom (Overbeyond)!

[Overbeyond]

It works for sure and it was very well seen. Looks perfect on my screen.
Simple and effective.
Tom