Graffiti in the park

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Graffiti in the park

Postby Geoff on Wed Jul 11, 2007 5:29 pm

A few from the park today. Minimal PP. Comments welcomed:

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Postby Bindii on Wed Jul 11, 2007 7:06 pm

The second one appeals to me for some strange reason... I think its because there is something for me to focus my eye's on..the padlock.. but when I look at the other images my eye's tend to roam all over the place... although they are very well executed and sharp...:)
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Postby gstark on Wed Jul 11, 2007 7:37 pm

Hi Geoff.

I like the first pf these It's a different perspective, and for me, it works.
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Postby jamesw on Wed Jul 11, 2007 7:50 pm

Bindii wrote:The second one appeals to me for some strange reason... I think its because there is something for me to focus my eye's on..the padlock.. but when I look at the other images my eye's tend to roam all over the place... although they are very well executed and sharp...:)



me too.

second one is the killer out of these. i like the focal point.

i am not sure if i dislike the first and the third becuase i just dont appriciate the graffiti (tags & poorly executed mural). they are technically very good images. i think theyd work if it was acutally quality graf. does that make any sense?
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Postby Alex on Wed Jul 11, 2007 9:52 pm

Hi Geoff,

No. 1 for me, although I like the colours in No.2 also.

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Postby Greg B on Thu Jul 12, 2007 10:08 am

Nice work Geoff, #1 is my favourite, but I like the interaction with the rusty lock in #2.

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