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by Marty on Tue May 16, 2006 11:41 pm
These are from a series of tunnels where grafitti artists work.
I didnt take a flash, so the images were controlled with iso and shutter speed (but couldnt quite get what I imagined).
I like the colours of the first image.
And I like the dark mood of the second.
Overall, 200 shots in a scary, dark and smelly tunnel alone did not reap the rewards I expected. But next time I will be more prepared.
Any comments appreciated.
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by Alpha_7 on Tue May 16, 2006 11:49 pm
The second one works really well for me, the first... suffers a little but just lacks a little something. But back to #2 its really good. Great work in the tunnel you doing a great job or presenting uncomfortable and edgey places! Be safe and keep pushing the limits.
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by Marty on Tue May 16, 2006 11:53 pm
Yeah Craig, the first image sucks.
I only liked the colours, but composition and interest are lacking.
But damn after 200 shots in a damp area, I needed something to show for it..!
Back again soon, for attemot #2.
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by Alex on Tue May 16, 2006 11:57 pm
2nd one is fantastic!
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by Geoff on Wed May 17, 2006 12:11 am
Marty - the 2nd image does it for me. I like what you've done with it. Again, another grungy 'in your face' type shot.
The first one, hmmmm....not a huge fan but can appreciate it.
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by Alpha_7 on Wed May 17, 2006 12:17 am
Geoff wrote:Marty - the 2nd image does it for me. I like what you've done with it. Again, another grungy 'in your face' type shot. The first one, hmmmm....not a huge fan but can appreciate it. You know where to go if you need company whilst doing one of these shoots 
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by Marty on Wed May 17, 2006 12:19 am
Cheers guys.....
A better response than I thought, I couldn't decide about the second shot, but looks like it was acceptable..
My next exploration is through the ***** *******, but I have to keep that a secret for now.
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by Geoff on Wed May 17, 2006 12:36 am
Marty wrote:Cheers guys..... A better response than I thought, I couldn't decide about the second shot, but looks like it was acceptable.. My next exploration is through the ***** *******, but I have to keep that a secret for now. Marty
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by huynhie on Wed May 17, 2006 8:22 am
I like the second shot Marty, the first one doesn't do much for me.
What did you do; wake up after a bender of a night and found yourself in the train tunnels? 
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by stubbsy on Wed May 17, 2006 9:46 am
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To be honest neither of these grab me. The second one has potential, but just doesn't make the cut (largely because the entire left third of the image is so uninteresting yet dominates most of the image). I'm certain that now you've reviewed what you did this time we can expect some significantly better shots from future visits.
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by Sheila Smart on Wed May 17, 2006 10:33 am
IMHO #2 is great. I cropped the image on the screen with paper left and top but then the cylindrical object over dominated the image. I think it is perfect as it is.
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by stormygirl on Wed May 17, 2006 2:26 pm
#2 is excellent Marty, the pipe leads the eye into the image and beyond wanting me to find out what is beyond the other concrete pillars and around the corner! IMO I think it works very well, but I love this kind of stuff! Has that great grungy, dirty, smelly feel about it again, with an air of mystery as to who has been and done what there!!
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by Mitchell on Wed May 17, 2006 4:24 pm
I like #2 just as it is - the more low key left third adds power to the vivid graffitti. It is a really great shot.
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by Marty on Wed May 17, 2006 6:11 pm
Thanks everyone,
nice to hear both good and bad comments...!!!
Its interesting to me to hear differing opinions, but thats good as everybody has a different idea or different taste.
I am going back to try again and hopefully return with better or improved results.
huynhie, very funny, no it wasn't after a bender. I dont drink anymore, in fact I dont need alcahol to get me into places like this.
Pirostitch, if I am ever in Melb, we can hook up and find some places to shoot, the dirtier/grungy the better.
Cheers to all who left comments.
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