What a fabulous posting, Darth. All I'm seeing today are flowers in honor of "Foofy" Friday. After all those flower shots I desperately needed an antidote as my blood sugar was through the roof. So let me say, "Thanks, I needed that". This shot is glorious and a tribute to your skills with Photo.net. If anyone can make a bleak subject look even bleaker, it's you, Rob. When you're taking this shots in the back alleys of run down industrial towns, do you ever worry that someone is going to grab your wallet (or your camera?). I just wouldn't feel all that safe in this part of town. Beautiful work on the light and dark contrast and those creepy textures.
How did I know this was yours from the thumbnail Rob?? Awesome work here. Love the dark and dreary but alluring shadows and the contrast of the lighter downspouts. Totally cool!!!! WOW!! PS Hey PalRal, it's Paint.net and not Photo.net I believe.....as I use it on all my stuff:):)
Rob - An excellent urban photo with enough grunge and clarity, with the vignette added to set a tone where I expect some tough guys to appear at any moment. Thad
Magnificent work on this capture, Rob. Love the mood and atmosphere you've enhanced with your editing. Love the textures and shadows in the shot. Great job!