Mike Shimwell
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OK, I'm a sucker and should be doing some more email duty, but here's my ticket to ride. I spend far too long in these places.
Mike
Mike

There is no magic ingredient. But there is a difference. It is anything but an ordinary snapshot we are looking at here. Thought has gone into composing the image and placing certain elements such as the lines on the ground coinciding with the shadows of the columns. It is a night scene captured skillfully. Technically speaking, the picture is very good and ticks all the boxes such as focus, lighting, contrast, horizon, dof, compositional balance, etc. Besides, it is taken at night and is displayed in B&W, which both indicate a certain intent by it's maker. To me it is not a snapshot. Having said that, some pictures with all the right elements in them will still be snapshots and there is nothing wrong with it. At the end of the day, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.I need to look at this one a while. I've often puzzled about what makes a shot of the ordinary a snapshot or something more. Dozens of people can shoot the same everyday scene. One might get 'art.' What is the magic ingredient?
Hi Rachel,Oh, Cem, I never meant to imply this was a snapshot. I'm asking why it's not. I'm trying to identify the elements that make it differ so maybe someday I can do some scenes of quality also.
Hi Rachel,
If I may say so, you are being too hard on yourself. I have seen many pictures of yours which are good quality, some even great. We have had this recurring discussion many times. You should photograph more with your heart and be less analytical. Too much analysis is hampering your progress if you ask me.
Cheers,
Thanks all. I'll try but.....
Mike, much different than when my collegues and me would sleep over at Victoria during my student
days! the luggage and postal carts getting ready for the morning. the late night commuters were
not like the half hidden ( beautiful placement !) exec. type. we were a scruffy lot, then and I guess even now.!
More, more...I want to relive the days gone by.
Best.