Clever shot and title! Looks a little dark, but maybe you were going for a darker mood here given the subject and how much everyone hates traffic congestion. I actually like the hand-held blur of the image--gives it a surreal quality...kind of like being trapped in traffic. I like the BW. A touch of color (red tail lights maybe) would have been in interesting touch, too.
Beverly Guhl wrote:
Clever shot and title! Looks a little dark, but maybe you were going for a darker mood here given the subject and how much everyone hates traffic congestion. I actually like the hand-held blur of the image--gives it a surreal quality...kind of like being trapped in traffic. I like the BW. A touch of color (red tail lights maybe) would have been in interesting touch, too.
Thanks Beverly. Can always count on you to provide C&C There is a tiny bit of color in the image but you have to look for it. The yellow line on the right side of the image reveals this. I was shooting at oncoming traffic so no tailights. This was also done during the day (near sunset) so only a few cars had their lights on anyway.
I am undecided about the blur. I think it adds to the surreal effect myself, but I can certainly see the case for no blur... now if there had only been more traffic...
I really like this shot. I think it's more of an 'art' shot than a lot that get submitted on the WA. I really like the b&w, especially in the tones you've done it in - it kind of emphasizes the concrete feel of the city. Great mood - oh, and I like the blur..city life can feel a bit like that at times....!
hhski wrote:
I liked the feel of your original but this is much better. Great job.
Thanks! Appreciate the compliment and feedback. For the original shot, it was a bit past peak rush hour, not as much traffic as I would've liked.
There is a tiny bit of color in the image but you have to look for it. The yellow line on the right side of the image reveals this. I was shooting at oncoming traffic so no tailights. This was also done during the day (near sunset) so only a few cars had their lights on anyway.
I think it's more of an 'art' shot than a lot that get submitted on the WA. I really like the b&w, especially in the tones you've done it in - it kind of emphasizes the concrete feel of the city. Great mood - oh, and I like the blur..city life can feel a bit like that at times....! 
