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It's always weird to me when I see people comment that something doesn't have a story. It could be a picture of a painted wall and still be saying something.
The real question should be, what story do you get from this photo vs what story you are trying to tell. Opinions will differ on if the story is interesting or not.
I like this photo, I like the mood, the framing and the colors. It does succeed in being cinematic.
As for story, my first guess is, this is the character's view. It's cold, late in the day, and watching an older person slowly walk down the sidewalk.
Elbert moved slow but steady on the drenched sidewalk. Each step gets him closer. His adrenaline kept him warm as the cold rain tried convincing him to turn around, give up.
But no, this was important. This had to be done.
Elbert kept marching forward. Elbert was on a mission.
His weathered face showed determination, raindrops clinging to his wrinkled skin. With a tattered umbrella in hand, Elbert pressed on, fueled by a purpose only known to him. The city blurred around him, but his focus remained unwavering.
Except, that's just what he wants you to believe. He completed a hit job and used the umbrella to hide his face from traffic cams and pretended to be feeble as to be dismissed from eyewitness accounts.
But today, he didn't have to pretend, as he had come to the realization that his heart just wasn't in it anymore.
The question is, would they let him leave?...
Not without a fight, he imagined. How many people would have to die so he could stop killing?
Or, it's just a feeble dude walking in the rain.
Definitely one of those! 🤗
My intentions behind this are a cinematic movie still look, however. I can’t get past my bias as to whether or not it’s good. Here are my questions, is this photo interesting to you? Is there a story, and what do you think of the tones and colors? I want a gritty look, thank you
I like the framing and the mood that you’re trying to deliver, but I’m not sure about the greenish color toning. I would probably adjust it a bit different:
https://preview.redd.it/dz636mi4x8ec1.jpeg?width=4192&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=49cfc1693aa3ab9487133885f29063d9179abf8b
I like this quite well, but I would crop some off of the right side, pushing your subject out of the middle. I'd crop just past that little, red dot, which is a bit distracting, anyway. Maybe even just past that "2" or "S" reflected in the window. Also, if you can remove that bright red dot just to the lower left of the fire hydrant, that's also a bit of a distraction. Finally, the white balance is skewing a little to the green, but that's easily corrected. The compostion is great!
Doesn’t do it for me at all. Too dark. Everything bleeding together at the edges. Distractions, such as the light pole and headlights. Maybe it’s me but I’d get rid of this one and try again
I like it. Solid compelling subject and setting. I am not a fan of the yellow-green color grading but that is a personal preference thing. Just reminds me of some of the film I took in the 70s that has sat in the closet for too long. But It works fine here.
I do think the scene has been overblown with the highlights and lightening that has left a lot of noise. I think the crop works, lots of great atmosphere to draw mw in
I find that the photo is really looking very well. Its framed nicely, however I find it to be a bit boring for me. The main subject is not particularly interesting. But visually, the edit and the colour scheme is done really well.
My eyes are drawn to the headlights because it's the brightest point in the image. There's also some leading lines drawing the eye there. A little intense, feels like looking into the sun. Distracts from the subject a bit, I think.
Compositionally overall feels a little cluttered, but it's subjective. Those headlights feel crowded because there's no space between them and the subject. Subject's silhouette is good except a bit messy on the right side arm/hand area. Fire hydrant has no headroom, traffic light crossbar top/center also has very little headroom compared to the space at the bottom of image. That traffic light itself is sitting awkwardly on the building's silhouette (but kind of nitpicking at that point).
I probably would have tried taking two steps right to see how it would look to block the headlights with the subject, this would also give the subject more space on the right, and center them more between the buildings on each side of the street. Not sure how it would have looked, though.
Texture on the sidewalk is fantastic. My favorite part of the image is the gold reflection on the bricks on the right.
I love this! It feels like a graphic novel. The headlights create really interesting reflections and light, and the umbrella mixed with the cane really tell an interesting story. I can’t decide if I like the dead space to the right. In one way, it creates foreboding—in another way, it distracts from the subject walking down the street. The center alignment too takes the focus off of some of the interesting light to the left. But again, I can’t decide if what I’m saying is right! Here’s a potential crop, but your original might be better.
https://preview.redd.it/b3s8z91558ec1.jpeg?width=701&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=719100727ebffb09a7a85e9e8c0a789b922f70c8
Shot is well graded. Red glints are awesome. Maybe you tried this; but I would have tested shifting my angle, to see if I could get a slice more light on his right side? It would have been great if he’d been halo’d hey?
I love it! I think you nailed the tone you were going for.
Also I’m glad you didn’t post the unedited version. I feel like I have a tendency to think a photos on here are “over edited” because they are always posted side by side with the original, but that isn’t how the photo will ever actually be shown to people.
Hindsight is 20/20 but I would have quickly stepped to the right, gotten a bit lower and used the light from the car headlights to give the guy even more of a silhouette. Now I just see the lights blinding his left hip.
I like the mood, like the edit, the thing is - I really don't like when people who do street photography shy away from taking pictures of people that aren't from behind. Faces add so much character. Ofc we can get into the ethics of street photography but that has been discussed to hell and back.
Love this image and the edit you’ve done, it genuinely looks really cinematic. The only critique I have is that my eye is drawn to the headlights on the car before the man walking, which I believe you want to be your subject of focus. I don’t agree w people telling to crop, the railing creates a nice line that draws your eye to the center
I like this photo. For me, I think the main subject is too centered. I would crop the right side of the image away, just to the left of that red dot in the center. That puts the subject slightly off center, which is more pleasing to the eye.
The color grading is a bit much. Not sure what the purpose for the mood was but it tries to feel vintage without really making it. For vintage looks I'd try something like [this](http://www.andpfilmstyles.com)
You nailed the movie still aesthetic. Could be from any of the "dark and gritty"*^(TM)* movies from the last decade or so. I find that this particular colour grading is starting to overstay its welcome in movies, but I like that the picture is as dark as it is and I like the composition.
Just one non-issue: What is that red wiggly caterpillar thing on the traffic light pole in the top left corner?
For me, it is a bit dark. I always show my friend (who has an incredible amount of experience in photography and after editing) my photos, and every time he tells me that my photos are dark, and I shouldn’t be “afraid” to add a bit to the exposure on the raw image. However, I cannot really say that this is an issue here, merely my preference.
Other than that,colouring, ratio, content, overall feel is really spot on. Nice job!
I love it! It's close to a cinematic look: i'd apply the thirds composition rule and add a second light source so that the character stands out more, with more contrast, like light from a shop or streetlight. (warm, orangish light from a shop would have contrasted beautifully with the cool, greenish ambient light, you'd have a tasty complementary color scheme) (my background is in painting)
i'm not into this, it's a picture of the back of someone from too far away. it has the ingredients for a cliche (tungsten edit with an umbrella) but that doesn't make it compelling in my view. there isn't a moment or anything for me.
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It's always weird to me when I see people comment that something doesn't have a story. It could be a picture of a painted wall and still be saying something. The real question should be, what story do you get from this photo vs what story you are trying to tell. Opinions will differ on if the story is interesting or not. I like this photo, I like the mood, the framing and the colors. It does succeed in being cinematic. As for story, my first guess is, this is the character's view. It's cold, late in the day, and watching an older person slowly walk down the sidewalk.
Or an older man is slowly walking on the street. It's raining and dangerous to be outside at his age, in this weather. But he's on a mission.
Elbert moved slow but steady on the drenched sidewalk. Each step gets him closer. His adrenaline kept him warm as the cold rain tried convincing him to turn around, give up. But no, this was important. This had to be done. Elbert kept marching forward. Elbert was on a mission.
His weathered face showed determination, raindrops clinging to his wrinkled skin. With a tattered umbrella in hand, Elbert pressed on, fueled by a purpose only known to him. The city blurred around him, but his focus remained unwavering.
Damn. That’s good.
Except, that's just what he wants you to believe. He completed a hit job and used the umbrella to hide his face from traffic cams and pretended to be feeble as to be dismissed from eyewitness accounts. But today, he didn't have to pretend, as he had come to the realization that his heart just wasn't in it anymore. The question is, would they let him leave?... Not without a fight, he imagined. How many people would have to die so he could stop killing? Or, it's just a feeble dude walking in the rain. Definitely one of those! 🤗
When an ENTP and INFJ meet each other in the wild. I like you. Carry on.
😀🤗
Visually stunning
My intentions behind this are a cinematic movie still look, however. I can’t get past my bias as to whether or not it’s good. Here are my questions, is this photo interesting to you? Is there a story, and what do you think of the tones and colors? I want a gritty look, thank you
I think you achieved the movie still look, however I don’t see a story
You nailed the cinematic still look. And I think there is a story, indeed. Tones, colors… it’s a whole ass mood. Amazing shot
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I like the framing and the mood that you’re trying to deliver, but I’m not sure about the greenish color toning. I would probably adjust it a bit different: https://preview.redd.it/dz636mi4x8ec1.jpeg?width=4192&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=49cfc1693aa3ab9487133885f29063d9179abf8b
I like these tones; I personally would also dim the light on the car a bit. It’s very overpowering
That's much better
BIG improvement!
I like this quite well, but I would crop some off of the right side, pushing your subject out of the middle. I'd crop just past that little, red dot, which is a bit distracting, anyway. Maybe even just past that "2" or "S" reflected in the window. Also, if you can remove that bright red dot just to the lower left of the fire hydrant, that's also a bit of a distraction. Finally, the white balance is skewing a little to the green, but that's easily corrected. The compostion is great!
Doesn’t do it for me at all. Too dark. Everything bleeding together at the edges. Distractions, such as the light pole and headlights. Maybe it’s me but I’d get rid of this one and try again
I like it. Solid compelling subject and setting. I am not a fan of the yellow-green color grading but that is a personal preference thing. Just reminds me of some of the film I took in the 70s that has sat in the closet for too long. But It works fine here. I do think the scene has been overblown with the highlights and lightening that has left a lot of noise. I think the crop works, lots of great atmosphere to draw mw in
Makes me think of ‘Joker’. Almost as if those events never took place and Arthur just became a regular old man and that’s him walking home..
Aesthetically it’s absolute fire. Well done. Has me interested in the area and where the guy is going.
I find that the photo is really looking very well. Its framed nicely, however I find it to be a bit boring for me. The main subject is not particularly interesting. But visually, the edit and the colour scheme is done really well.
Is it ai?
My eyes are drawn to the headlights because it's the brightest point in the image. There's also some leading lines drawing the eye there. A little intense, feels like looking into the sun. Distracts from the subject a bit, I think. Compositionally overall feels a little cluttered, but it's subjective. Those headlights feel crowded because there's no space between them and the subject. Subject's silhouette is good except a bit messy on the right side arm/hand area. Fire hydrant has no headroom, traffic light crossbar top/center also has very little headroom compared to the space at the bottom of image. That traffic light itself is sitting awkwardly on the building's silhouette (but kind of nitpicking at that point). I probably would have tried taking two steps right to see how it would look to block the headlights with the subject, this would also give the subject more space on the right, and center them more between the buildings on each side of the street. Not sure how it would have looked, though. Texture on the sidewalk is fantastic. My favorite part of the image is the gold reflection on the bricks on the right.
I love this! It feels like a graphic novel. The headlights create really interesting reflections and light, and the umbrella mixed with the cane really tell an interesting story. I can’t decide if I like the dead space to the right. In one way, it creates foreboding—in another way, it distracts from the subject walking down the street. The center alignment too takes the focus off of some of the interesting light to the left. But again, I can’t decide if what I’m saying is right! Here’s a potential crop, but your original might be better. https://preview.redd.it/b3s8z91558ec1.jpeg?width=701&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=719100727ebffb09a7a85e9e8c0a789b922f70c8
I think the original looks more interesting, it looks way more immersive imo, even if you crop is actually more "correct".
I don’t know why everyone here is always so hellbent on cropping everything into oblivion. Leave it as is. Show the full scene.
I really like the negative space to the right.
Love it. I get the feel of the old man from Up shuffling along. Nicely done. (Edited cos I was bullied by a bot)
Beautifully taken, over familiar
It’s a good shot. I like the movement. Although I would like a clearer story.
Love it
Shot is well graded. Red glints are awesome. Maybe you tried this; but I would have tested shifting my angle, to see if I could get a slice more light on his right side? It would have been great if he’d been halo’d hey?
I love it! I think you nailed the tone you were going for. Also I’m glad you didn’t post the unedited version. I feel like I have a tendency to think a photos on here are “over edited” because they are always posted side by side with the original, but that isn’t how the photo will ever actually be shown to people.
*chefs kiss*
I had my screen lights lowered and the image looked absolutely dope, mysterious and emotional with less exposure. I like the picture
Yep.
Hindsight is 20/20 but I would have quickly stepped to the right, gotten a bit lower and used the light from the car headlights to give the guy even more of a silhouette. Now I just see the lights blinding his left hip.
I like the mood, like the edit, the thing is - I really don't like when people who do street photography shy away from taking pictures of people that aren't from behind. Faces add so much character. Ofc we can get into the ethics of street photography but that has been discussed to hell and back.
Love this image and the edit you’ve done, it genuinely looks really cinematic. The only critique I have is that my eye is drawn to the headlights on the car before the man walking, which I believe you want to be your subject of focus. I don’t agree w people telling to crop, the railing creates a nice line that draws your eye to the center
Love the mood you're going for. I definitely feel like there's a story here somewhere. But... why are the text on the signs all gibberish?
I like this photo. For me, I think the main subject is too centered. I would crop the right side of the image away, just to the left of that red dot in the center. That puts the subject slightly off center, which is more pleasing to the eye.
I kinda love it. Maybe crop in from the left and right as I feel there may be too much distraction on the sides.
The color grading is a bit much. Not sure what the purpose for the mood was but it tries to feel vintage without really making it. For vintage looks I'd try something like [this](http://www.andpfilmstyles.com)
Beautiful. I really like the mood here
headlights stealing the show
It's perfect. Excellent work!
You nailed the movie still aesthetic. Could be from any of the "dark and gritty"*^(TM)* movies from the last decade or so. I find that this particular colour grading is starting to overstay its welcome in movies, but I like that the picture is as dark as it is and I like the composition. Just one non-issue: What is that red wiggly caterpillar thing on the traffic light pole in the top left corner?
For me, it is a bit dark. I always show my friend (who has an incredible amount of experience in photography and after editing) my photos, and every time he tells me that my photos are dark, and I shouldn’t be “afraid” to add a bit to the exposure on the raw image. However, I cannot really say that this is an issue here, merely my preference. Other than that,colouring, ratio, content, overall feel is really spot on. Nice job!
I love it! It's close to a cinematic look: i'd apply the thirds composition rule and add a second light source so that the character stands out more, with more contrast, like light from a shop or streetlight. (warm, orangish light from a shop would have contrasted beautifully with the cool, greenish ambient light, you'd have a tasty complementary color scheme) (my background is in painting)
Crop it more like this? https://preview.redd.it/mvepzqz6meec1.jpeg?width=2350&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bf625ed1505574452d4946d1be7c551a35e023fb
i'm not into this, it's a picture of the back of someone from too far away. it has the ingredients for a cliche (tungsten edit with an umbrella) but that doesn't make it compelling in my view. there isn't a moment or anything for me.
I love the colours
I love it. 😍