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Uploaded: 10/03/08 1:28 PM GMT
Loray Mill
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This is a heavily effected picture of Loray Mill in Gastonia, NC. At one time, the mill was the largest textile producer in the world. It was also the site of a major milestone is U.S. labor history---the 1929 Loray Mill Strike. The building has deteriorated over the years after production ceased. It's architecture is beautiful as well as functional. Currently, there are plans to turn this historic building into high-end condos.

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&purmusic
10/04/08 9:30 AM GMT
Really, really nice work, Robert.

Both behind the lens and then that of your post processing/sweetening.

Quite a sophisticated image.

Intriguing and unique perspective, given the converging lines present in the that of the pavement stones/asphalt(?) in the foreground. Enhanced by the grasses peeking up and then that of the vignetting.

Add in the tilt/receding perspective captured of the building itself, no question that you are a superb visual 'guide' for the viewers of your work. You achieved a wonderful compositional balance

Beautiful colour. Really a strong element in and of itself, in my humble opinion. Repetitive shapes and forms of the windows, lines ... sophisticated indeed.

+favs for me.

And but of course, thank you for sharing your talents with us. This is a great image. :o)
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"Be the change you wish to see in the world." -Gandhi
.lobo252
10/06/08 5:27 AM GMT
Very nicely enhanced image. The composition is great. I like the way the way the foreground leads the eye up to the building.
Colors are a little strong for my taste, but that is just me. I still like it very much.
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::Hottrockin
10/06/08 9:56 PM GMT
~per comment request~

I really dig the industrial, yet, surreal feel to this piece!! A wee hott in the whites, but, ain't bad. Keep up the wicked works!!
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Why do the pictures come out square when the lens is round??

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