art deco sign

[annie]

I'm a sucker for old signs. Not sure how well this composition works. Is it too busy? Any feedback on this or other aspects of the shot are much appreciated.

[aadam_21]

This looks like a really cool looking sign, but it's cropped too closely on the sides and bottom cutting off parts of the sign. The lights/highlights also look to be overexposed - there's little to no detail remaining on the building on the left of frame.

The sign does look really cool - does all the neon function? If so, this may make a nice night shot if you could get back to it.

[Atlas88]

The first thing I thought of when I saw this picture was "I wonder how this sign looks at night?". Any chance at a night shot?

[annie]

Thanks for the feedback. Good points all. I fear I exacerbated the overexposure with some overzealous photoshopping. Photoshop is like a new toy for me that I don't really know how to use.

I agree that this sign would make a great night shot. I took this picture on the fly while killing time waiting at the car repair shop. Will have to go back there at night sometime and spend a bit more time.