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I like this a lot. Well composed. It invites me in to explore. This is an image that will have interest for an extended time. That is a good thing.

Every time I look I see new things of interest. There are a lot of intersecting angles and encroaching shapes which limits the overall geometry which I find a little bothersome as an art object but as a documentary, it's perfect.

Thanks guys, I appreciate your comments.

This street (Court Ave) has many photo opportunities and is one of my favorite places when I go Downtown.

The thing I like most about this photo is the Court House in the background and Iowa Bail Bonds in the foreground. (You can see the words County Court House on the building in the print, but it doesn't show up very well in the scan)

Boy, I must be slipping - I failed to make the connection. Isn't that the little millionare from the "Monopoly" board game on the sign? Thanks for pointing that out (phew!).

Nice shot but I would have tried getting a little closer and using a wider angle lens. I find myself wanting to see more of the street as well as the signs. I dunno, perhaps a 35 or 50mm?

I did a print exchange with Jim for this image. I like images that keep me investigating... I liked the scan, but was even more taken by the final print. It is beautifully done.

As for the wider angle lens comment... By using a wider lens and getting closer, one would stretch out the foreground making things smaller and more difficult to read in the distance... I don't think this would have helped being able to see more.

As for the Monopoly board guy... I checked my print, It's actually a little convict being kicked in the behind.

joe

Joe, thanks for the kind words. After I first printed this image I wasn't sure If I like it. But after living with it for awhile I think it's a keeper.

I still have a couple of prints of this one if anyone is interested in doing an exchange.

I would like to say that Joe's work is stunning. He sent me a series of prints taken at the old Tiger Stadium that I plan on mounting together and hanging in a 16x20 frame.



Jim

I have a problem with the composition in this image. I like the light fixture in the upper left, and I think that is an important element in the picture. But in order to get the light in the frame, a compromise was made at the lower edge. The entire image appears to be floating a foot or so above ground level. I think it would have been better if the framing had extended down to include just a hint of the sidewalk or street. That might have meant backing up a bit in order to keep the lamp in the frame.

My first reaction was very similar to that of Monophoto but then maby it is this un-ease at floating that keeps the interest?