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That's a really interesting shot...and I like it in B/W
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Love this shot! Can't exactly tell you why...maybe the retro feel, the way the hat stands out, I don't know, but it strikes a chord.
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Love this shot! Can't exactly tell you why...maybe the retro feel, the way the hat stands out, I don't know, but it strikes a chord.
It has balance. It has movement. It has intrigue.

Very nice shot you got there, KodiakStar! Well done my man, well done.
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Great urban/street portrait, Travis. The BW really makes it, too!
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the b/w works well here, i like it
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Travis, its a good story telling shot. Nice!
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Thank you all. It is a type of shot that I'm attracted to, but doesn't often present it self. Something older, and "noirish"..

Makes me think of the mob, and gangsters, and shady dealings at night.

Sadly, truth is, just a guy walking to work

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In fact makes me think at gangster film The sopranos.
Good use of the black and white!
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I think Fstopmike has it, It's the retro look that draws me. The kind of grainy look in the B & W works for me. Very nice composition.
Thanks for Sharing this.
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