For some reason I've found shooting run down streets difficult. What looks to have a lot of character in person just translates to a boring empty street on film. But you've done a very nice job capturing that feeling her. (I think the B&W definitely helps).
I believe this was shot digital, if so did you just use a polarising filter or did you add the vignetting on the upper part artificially ? The photo would look truly retro without the STOP sign and satelite dish :)
Excellent b&w shot! I agree with n3on: If it weren't for the sign and the satellite dish this would look very timeless. And no, nothing here makes me hungry ;-)...
great shot...lots of detail to take in. not really a "small town corner eatery" if I've recognized this place correctly, and I think i have! probably not somewhere you'd want to be after dark...
Awesome tonality here, Miles. I'm not 100% sure about the vignetting, though. I actually just had the Canary on my blog a couple of weeks ago. It's kind of hard <i>not</i> to photograph it.
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Kyle
Love the strangely anachronistic look of the sattelite clinging to the building.
2006-04-03
frisky?
what i like about this is the absence of any signs of life. kinda like how you feel now eh? ;-) get better soon mate.
2006-04-03
Tuffer
For some reason I've found shooting run down streets difficult. What looks to have a lot of character in person just translates to a boring empty street on film. But you've done a very nice job capturing that feeling her. (I think the B&W definitely helps).
2006-04-03
silviu parjolea
nice b&w tones you got here. congrats!
2006-04-03
Chris
Love the photograph! Very nice contrast and tonal range.
2006-04-03
ROB
Canary is not attracting me in for steak or chops. Interesting contrast on the run down store with the satellite dish.
2006-04-03
Alec Long
As always, Miles, your toning is outstanding. Looks like one of those cool places to go for a burger and a beer.
2006-04-03
Peter
the b/w makes a cool effect...!
2006-04-03
Gary
as others have mentioned, tones are outstanding, hope you weren't drinking at the canary
2006-04-03
Robert
Great range of tones, and the run-down feel comes right through.
2006-04-03
suresh
Nice BW shot.
2006-04-03
david
I like all the signs/words in this shot! it's making me hungry ;)
2006-04-03
n3on
I believe this was shot digital, if so did you just use a polarising filter or did you add the vignetting on the upper part artificially ? The photo would look truly retro without the STOP sign and satelite dish :)
2006-04-04
Ella
Excellent b&w shot! I agree with n3on: If it weren't for the sign and the satellite dish this would look very timeless. And no, nothing here makes me hungry ;-)...
2006-04-04
Sinem
Great choice of title. Totally mute scenery, Impressive tones.
2006-04-04
Jens
The atmospheare is great....good work!!
2006-04-04
Micki
This is a charming photo...small town corner eatery. Love it!
2006-04-04
john
Just the sort of place to take a date.
2006-04-04
Mystery Me
Those steaks and chops must be less than substantial. They're not the biggest of birds ;o) Stunning B&W.
2006-04-04
Lito
this image fits perfect to your photoblog-title :-) like it
2006-04-04
Ashish Sidapara
Lovely shot and some great tone there.
2006-04-04
dave
great shot...lots of detail to take in. not really a "small town corner eatery" if I've recognized this place correctly, and I think i have! probably not somewhere you'd want to be after dark...
2006-04-04
Lee
Great black and whites you produce.
2006-04-04
Jordan
Awesome tonality here, Miles. I'm not 100% sure about the vignetting, though. I actually just had the Canary on my blog a couple of weeks ago. It's kind of hard <i>not</i> to photograph it.
2006-04-04
Bella
This looks so familiar. Is this just down the street from the distillery district?
Fantastic tonal range with the b&w!
2006-04-09
Brandon
Again, you really get amazing tonal balance in your B&Ws! Regardless of the modern accoutrements, the photo has a very timeless feel to it.
2006-04-11