Perfect title for this moving capture. I think this could be in a magazine. Ed, I really like this one, but then I like so many of yours. Tigs♥ =^..^=

Just going to jump in here with a thought or two, Ed. Hope you don't mind.


First, good evocative capture.

And well done in framing the man using the archway/doorway as 'natural' framing elements. Serves to keep your viewer's eyes focused and draws them in more so.

Caveats?

The vignetting.

Welllll ...

Since our eyes are typically drawn to the lighter or brighter areas of an image ... generally speaking ... I think/feel that in this creative instance they detract from the overall impact.

It is not the converse, that by the central portion being darker that in turn that area is highlighted or more attention is brought to it.

So ...


Nice post processing on the toning aspect, and perhaps the creative food for thought above might work towards that of an improvement?


Last words..

Very timeless feel to this one. And that ... is indeed a good good thing.

Thanks for sharing this one with us. :o)

A very poignant picture. And a great composition too.

Ed - The title is so appropriate for this photo. I like the antique, light sepia tone; the graininess adds to the aged tone. The old man, plainly dressed, alone in the road in front of the palace offers a poignant scene. Well done! Thad