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May 25, 2007 tvsometime

1st: 52 Windows by tvsometime

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ctfchallenge03-Jun-2007 03:04
Thanks for all the comments. A number of suggestions were actually used to bring it to the state as posted. PP included skewing out converging verticals to maximize flatness plus some tweeking of levels, unsharp mask, etc, etc. -tv
ctfchallenge03-Jun-2007 02:46
What a wonderful image for an abstract. I don't live in NY but this would be my first pic for an abstract shot. I think you found the perfect image... Perhaps a little flat...but I think it is true to color and wonderfully done. jano
ctfchallenge03-Jun-2007 01:16
This is in my opinion, one of the best abstracts in the challenge. I know you didn't create the structure but, you found the abstract, composed and captured it in a way that is very suitable for this challenge. Markjay
ctfchallenge02-Jun-2007 16:26
Terrific image Tom! I don't have CS2 so no curves tool but Elements has "levels" and a few other tools which I tried on this image, and aam's suggestion has merit. Depends on what you like personally though Tom as this looks good as is, but if you like brighter, more contrasty images, it looks good that way too. Again, great shot! CJ
Rod 01-Jun-2007 21:52
I think giving this more punch will spoil the abstract look as the colours & windows are now equal.
aam1234 01-Jun-2007 20:28
Curves in PS will give a punch if you ask me. Give it a try.
ctfchallenge01-Jun-2007 03:49
Colorful with great whimsy and it also looks so great in this line of abstracts. (They all play on each other and cause a visual delight!) shu
ctfchallenge01-Jun-2007 03:48
Great find Tom! I agree with Rod where he says this would've been good without the different colored areas, but with the colors it takes it up a whole other level :)
Can you get a little bit more space on the right side of the frame, such as on the left side?

-Techo
Guest 31-May-2007 23:05
Thanks for the comments all. It's one of the many newish buildings of the 42nd St revival.
Maurice Allain30-May-2007 08:00
That works really well, they do not look like windows on the thumbnail, very effective!
ctfchallenge30-May-2007 02:43
I love it! jano
Paul 29-May-2007 10:35
Really good framing to get it all in like that, i like it.
Rod 29-May-2007 08:00
Even without the colours this would be a great abstract, well done mate:-)
ctfchallenge29-May-2007 05:04
Wow Tom, how come I can never find these great structures. Very nice. -COAmature
ctfchallenge29-May-2007 01:37
Even though we immediately know what this is, the bright graphic nature of the image makes it a powerful abstract as well. Good work.
--Mary Anne
ctfchallenge28-May-2007 21:27
Very, very nice, Tom. This is a terrific shot, well done. -mikey
Squared C28-May-2007 18:28
Very cool! I had no idea that was in the city. I'll have to look for it next time I'm there!
ctfchallenge28-May-2007 18:05
How'd you get way up there? I got it from the ground. :)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/graphicdetails/131702776/in/set-848243/
~ Lonnit
aam1234 28-May-2007 17:43
Beautiful!
Squared C28-May-2007 17:34
So very cool! Great shot! The colors add such a sense of abstraction, and the difference in the reflections in the windows is a nice extra.