TheMOFMan’s Answer to B&W Sunday: Cityscape
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Paula Borkovic posted a new challenge on her blog today. So, seeing as I finally had a little time to be creative I went out this morning and shot this landscape of the City of Hamilton’s most productive yet most notorious industrial sectors.
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Nice!!
Thank you.
Effectively shows the release of pollution into our air.
An ominous sign of life.
Beautiful BW shot. Love how that plume of smoke in the distance looks so menacing. On one hand the industrial sector provides jobs and gives a living to some of us, but on the other hand, the chemical output isn’t all that good for the environment.
I’m always looking for that dichotomy in things.
Actually, it’s a beautiful sight if we see it with THE eyes, but if you look at the second eye then it’s ugly to the world.
I agree.
Then we get sad when it all closes down and turns to rust . . . an evocative shot Allan.
Yes, there are environmental losses, vital human job losses and important community independance a growth potential losses. The factory puffing and blowing is Arcelo-Mittal Dofasco. One of the last surviving steel plants in this city. To the left, and not visible in the picture is US Steel Canada. It is nearly completely extinguished. It will never see a complement of 14, 000 employees as it did in its heyday back in the 70’s.
This is an emotive piece. Good eyes, Patti.
Beautiful dystopia.
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that shows the dark effect 🙂
Indeed, I like creating that black on black appearance with some of my B/W work. It’s a very rich and emotive effect.
Applying it in digital post-prod is basically the same as if I was to create a red filtered sky effect. I’ve been doing it for years, and I didn’t know until fairly recently that it is associated with lomography.
Super photo, appeals to me lots, beauty where most see ugliness.
Thank you, Paula.
There is a feeling of post apocalypse in this photo. It’s saddening to think what we do to our environment. A strong photo.
Bang on.
Otto stole the words from me. I saw this shot and immediately thought post-apocalyptic scene. Very nice shot. Leaving the bottom part dark adds a lot to it.
I wanted to somewhat create that suspenseful cinematic look.
Much appreciated.
Is it burning
Is it fire
or our lives with too many desires
our ambitious living
is it smoke
is it smog
are we in war
or we are dead
I’d say a bit of everything.
I haven’t seen your link, Allan. I am sorry. I nearly missed it. It is fabulous with its dark contrasts. Thank you so much.
I’m late getting to it but I’ve fixed the link.
Thank you, Allan.
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