First velvia urban landscape shots

[biglouis]

Didn't quite know whether to put these in architecture or landscape.... chose this section in the end.

My first roll of velvia 50 shot through my M6TTL using my Elmarit 21/2.8

Early morning, just after sunrise in Wentworth Street (otherwise known as Pettycoat Lane).

wenworth-street-stalls.jpg

wentworth-street-tower-42.jpg

Later in the day, around 4PM looking towards the new building which has dominated the skyline north and east, at Broadgate.

new-building-at-broadgate.jpg

[spylaw4]

My, my, Louis - you were up and about very early!
I like #3 with the prancing horse echoing the angle of the cranes.
In #1 and #2, I like the view (especially the sense of desolation in the deserted street), but IMHO I find the colours a bit lurid, particularly #2, but that's just my thought.

[biglouis]

Brian,

Thanks for the comments. Looking at it in the cold light of day, I think you're right. I was probably amazed at the contrasty and colourful way that Velvia appears to render what it sees. Fortunately, I walk that way most mornings so I will have another go.

LouisB

[gylee]

Louis

I bet the scans of these don't do them justice. I bet the second in particular looks much better in the original slide. I like the composition and gritty urban feel of that one.

G.

[stuny]

Big -

Fabulous light, color and scripsness to them all. The composition of #2 makes it my favorite.

[biglouis]

A very useful aspect of the forum is getting advice and constructive criticism. Thanks, guys. I re-scanned and reprocessed the pictures and I hope they are improved.

Wentworth street
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Stalls on Wentworth street
wenworth-street-stalls-02.jpg

[azzo]

Terrific light, colours and framing.

Nicely done Louis.

Azzo