Simplicity 3

[Yoyo Szeto]

The final photo of the series. What do you think?
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[PlantedTao]

Yoyo - I liked the first two, but I don't see how this one fits into the series. I liked the simple B&W on the first two and this one is in color. Also it includes someone, where the others don't...to me they seem much simpler. For once I think that a person is actually taking away from the photo. I like the composition (minus the person) and simple color, but I don't feel it fits with the others.
Maybe if the person was cloned out (yuck) or cropped out, I could see it fitting better into the overall series.

Cheers.

[Seb]

The final photo of the series. What do you think?
yoyo

I find the lighting to be quite striking in the lower part of the picture. I really like the angle as well. The presence of a person in the picture doesn't disturb me but the harsh ligthing at the top hurts the mood. For this reason, I'd personally crop the top of the picture.

Seb

[Yoyo Szeto]

Hi PT, Thanks a lot for the comments. I really appreciate the comparison of the 3 photos. Your observation is valid and makes sense to me.

Hi Seb, I have not thought about the harsh daylight. Thanks for pointing that out.
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[dbutler]

I agree with Seb. When I scroll up to cut off the harsh light and the man, the image becomes almost monochromatic and is just absolutely great!!

[Yoyo Szeto]

Hi D,
Thanks for the comments. I agree that the upper part is harsh.
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[Chunk]

The complementary colors are great and the strained perspective adds a surreal twist. I can imagine the man climbing endlessly on an Escher designed loop.

I like it as presented.

[julsoph]

Yeah, I have to say I like it as is also. I haven't had the chance to check out the other two yet, but I will.
This one, I really like the lines and colors in the bottom of the shot, and I like the person because it's unexpected.

Emily

[drg]

I like the first one ( Simplicity ) the best of the three. This one as has been mentioned has an unnecessary element with the top part and the human figure.

The lower portion makes a good photo with the interplay of light and form. The slight tilt and spray of light gives it good tension and the color of light balances it to make it a refined image. I like the color combinations. They are of course quite complementary and thus soothing.

Glad to see all three. The shapes do fit together reasonably well with the angles and levels of contrast, though this one does diverge not only with the color but the inclusion of the person.

Thanks for showing them!

[Yoyo Szeto]

Hi Chunk, Thanks for sharing your view. By the way, the stairs are made of stainless steel.

Hi Emily, Thanks for the kind words.

Hi drg, Thanks for the detailed analysis. I also like the first one the most.

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