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Saw this over on FM in B&W Forum and responded as well. Like I said I like the overall image but all the lines from the wall and the floor may be distracting me somewhat from your main subject the man. Really like how you captured him unnoticed or what appears to be that way. Like your processing with the grain. Very nice.
I think the lines and block shapes are an integral part here as they define the corner so well.. I am especially glad the bigger blocks behind the man are more vertical. We can play a game with the blocks just as the man might be enjoying a game of Tetris on his phone while his partner is using the loo.!. The overall treatment is great.
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Black and white was a good choice. I like all the textures. Your composition is good, I think. It kind of bothers me that I can't really see more detail in his hands, though.
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Excellent as usual and the grain in this one really sells it for me.
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Very very nice. The lines really work for me as they lead your eye toward the man. His pose and pre-occupation suit the setting. Your choice of B&W and the grain suit this perfectly. Wonderful shot!