
I do like the colour combinations here and the concept of shooting through the imperfect glass to give an abstracted image. The muted pinks and yellows play nicely with one another. I can't help but want the composition to be more descriptive or more abstracted. It hangs in a balance that doesn't quite satisfy either aesthetic path. An interesting image nonetheless.
This is such a satisfying image. A beautiful use of negative space. And the graduation of tone on the underside of the balcony is something I've got lost in for some time. The lack of context in light and form confuses the eye in a delightful way, playing with perspective. This also gives it a serene quality. In addition I wanted to say that although this is an iconic building you have captured it in such a way as to make it your own and present it anew. Well done and congratulations.
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I just loved the abstraction and textures in this image. The eye plays over the rich tones searching for context. The light adding new forms and amplifying the dislocation. All this, a delight to the eye. I find myself looking and not quite believing what I see. Always searching more and finding new nuances.
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A really mesmerising image here. So simple a concept but executed expertly. I love how the tone and the shadow on the earth between the rows of green gently changes across the picture in contrast to the consistent perfection of the other. And of course everything is punctuated by the water jets perpendicular to everything else, with that wonderful etherial haze. The innovative abstract perspective really makes this photo. Great work.
I simply adore how graphic this photograph is. Looking at it one feel it could have easily been crafted by pencil and an accurate ruler in two dimensions. An exercise in perspective and precision. The attention to detail in the composition, the leading lines in the bottom corners and that vibrant punctuation of colour, become all the more impressive when we realise it is a photo, not a drawing. Some stunning work here.
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***This contest is open to subscribers (members on the Challenger, Pro and Master subscription tiers). However if you're not a paying subscriber you can still purchase entries for £2 (GBP) per image.*** Straight lines are a very effective compositional element in photographs. They can come in any form, whether manmade or natural, and can be used to guide the eyes in any direction. Whether you choose to focus on straight lines in a literal sense, as patterns, or broaden your focus to situations where they occur in a more abstract way is up to you.