This has a wonderful retro feel to it. I like the towels thrown over the chairs and how it makes the photograph feel warm - as if the people are just out of view.
I like this, Miles. I've been thinking of doing the same thing -- sort of a series of barbershops after hours. I love the little pictures and things they put around their mirrors. The countertop clutter. The old brushes and things. The black and white adds a nice touch.
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chris
love this.. great composition, heavy contrast suits this perfectly. even better large!
2006-06-10
Ted Forbes
I love this Miles, great tones...
2006-06-11
Brandon
What is it about barbershops that make them such great photo subjects? Maybe their timeless nature? Lovely shot, Miles.
2006-06-11
Ameen
great composition. loving it
2006-06-11
Chris
What a great looking place. Love the contrast and comp!
2006-06-11
dawn
This has a wonderful retro feel to it. I like the towels thrown over the chairs and how it makes the photograph feel warm - as if the people are just out of view.
2006-06-11
Still
That seems to be an old barbershop... Nice shot. i like the photo gallery on the walls.
2006-06-11
Tanja > DoubleCrossed.ca
Nice softness here... love the vintage feel.
2006-06-11
Ashish Sidapara
Nice dreamy effect, good contrasting b&w.
2006-06-11
picturegrl
I like this, Miles. I've been thinking of doing the same thing -- sort of a series of barbershops after hours. I love the little pictures and things they put around their mirrors. The countertop clutter. The old brushes and things. The black and white adds a nice touch.
2006-06-11
Albedo
Wow ! Great shot !
Love the composition, and the contrast really makes the feeling.
Is the narrow DOF intentional, or did you lack light ?
2006-06-11
Dean
Brilliant. The best i've seen in ages (by anyone!)
2006-06-11
Eric
Beautiful photo miles, it definitely speakw
2006-06-11
micki
This is the type of image that really gets me excited about photography. Just a true classic!
2006-06-11
Smallest Photo
The focus on this is just superb. Thanks for the link btw Miles.
2006-06-11
miklos
Lovin' the contrast miles
2006-06-11
Walker
Nice image, Miles. Really pleasant lighting.
2006-06-11
Vidya
good one !
2006-06-12
JD
Really like this, such a great subject and its one that you don't see on many peoples sites, glad you shot it ;)
2006-06-12
Miles
Thanks everyone. I took this while waiting for the barber to finish his lunch. I have to see if I can persuade him to be in the next pic!
I shot it at f1.8 because of the light but the Sigma 20mm seems to have some strange qualities sometimes. I have to take a look at it.
2006-06-12
St John Max
Great tones, great p.o.v., kind of 50s newspaper shot, only thing missing is a dead mafia guy in one of the chairs!
2006-06-13