Buildings That Are Falling Down
Melaine

Buildings That Are Falling Down

January 2021

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Entry 8385959
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Grimy, dirty and forgotten is what I get from this shot. The ivy taking over shows nature reclaiming what man forced into its midst. You can feel what it used to be in what's left behind, it was a fancy place at one time. Your lighting and focus is perfect.

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Perfect perspective on this eye catching shot. The cloud formation feels like its pulling the house over even further. In taking it from below on the angle it really accentuates the precarious angle the house is sitting at. You can almost feel it moving. The lighting is great and the detailing sharp.

The softness of the grass in the forefront stands in stark contrast to the mean sky and hard edges of the buildings. The lighting is masterful. The grass leaning in toward the house serves as a leading line to pull you in to the house.

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This has a dark brooding feel to it Another year coming but will the buildings still be standing when another comes?You are right your addition of the stream and the angle of the shot give more depth and interest to the shot. You can almost image a woman standing out front calling the kids in to eat as they splash happily in the stream.

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Entry 8387492
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I really like the treatment on this shot. It has the feel of an antique photograph. The starkness of the landscape makes it feel even more sad. Someone dreamed big but had their hopes dashed by reality.The clouds in the background softens the surroundings a little.

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Entry 8389774
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Using a monochromatic palette in this shot was the perfect choice. It continues the theme of a mam made item sinking back slowly into the natural surroundings.Everything is the same but different. I get a feeling of calm, warm and quiet. Levels are purposefully used to give a sense of depth and dimension within the shot.

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I really like the color and lighting on this shot. The flock of birds flying overhead add interest. Your choice of locations for the shot is great, the sky and far off landscape give depth and a loneliness to the house standing by itself.

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Entry 8395351
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Really nice soft feel to this photo, almost looks like a painting. The soft color palette of the structure and beach stands in nice contrast to the dark clouds and water. Great depth and lighting. The grass almost looks to be moving so you almost feel the stinging wind on your face.

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Please enter your photos of old buildings that are near to falling down. Entries can be in colour or black and white.

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Its really difficult to get a representation of a building falling down from inside. You've handled it masterfully. Your lighting and position for the shot are spot on. The colors just accentuate that this was once a loved and living place and has now been left to decay.

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