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<blockquote data-quote="ohkphoto" data-source="post: 27547" data-attributes="member: 1573">OK, Joseph, I've come back to this four times since you posted it, and here are my feelings (if I were a judge and were using some of the 12 merits):All of them are technically sound (except the market pic seems a little soft)The MicKinley picture is beautiful, but it's just that.&nbsp; It doesn't really doesn't draw me in (like your railroad shot does --I wanted to take a walk down the tracks!)The third (market picture) is just overwhelming with color . . . there's probably a story there, but because the colors are so &quot;busy&quot; I don't want to go there.The second one is appealing, but I'm not sure where I should focus, the sign, the temperature, the empty stores, and I'm not sure how all the parts of the picture connect, or if they're supposed to.So my choice would be the first one:&nbsp; the angle of the shot makes me feel like I'm standing right there and looking up. You've used converging lines to keep the viewer there.&nbsp; Because what's in the picture is a lively, lit-up sign and several dark, empty windows, I find myself wondering what the rest of the building looks like.&nbsp; It almost has an &quot;apocalyptic&quot; feel to it.&nbsp; I'm first drawn to the light and then wander to the empty, gaping windows.So that's my opinion.&nbsp;&nbsp; All are great shots.Good luck in making your selection and in the contest!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="ohkphoto, post: 27547, member: 1573"] OK, Joseph, I've come back to this four times since you posted it, and here are my feelings (if I were a judge and were using some of the 12 merits): All of them are technically sound (except the market pic seems a little soft) The MicKinley picture is beautiful, but it's just that. It doesn't really doesn't draw me in (like your railroad shot does --I wanted to take a walk down the tracks!) The third (market picture) is just overwhelming with color . . . there's probably a story there, but because the colors are so "busy" I don't want to go there. The second one is appealing, but I'm not sure where I should focus, the sign, the temperature, the empty stores, and I'm not sure how all the parts of the picture connect, or if they're supposed to. So my choice would be the first one: the angle of the shot makes me feel like I'm standing right there and looking up. You've used converging lines to keep the viewer there. Because what's in the picture is a lively, lit-up sign and several dark, empty windows, I find myself wondering what the rest of the building looks like. It almost has an "apocalyptic" feel to it. I'm first drawn to the light and then wander to the empty, gaping windows. So that's my opinion. All are great shots. Good luck in making your selection and in the contest! [/QUOTE]

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