Playground?

gylee · 07/13/08, 04:50 PM

This rather depressing indoor public playground is not in Soviet era Russia, but in central Hong Kong. I can't say that it is terribly surprising that even on a Sunday afternoon, it was abandoned...

Leica M8, 35mm Summicron ASPH, ISO320

Catatac · 07/13/08, 05:20 PM

What a bleak and sad play area. Where in central HK is it? Did you try B&W ?

gylee · 07/14/08, 02:59 PM

Thank you.

It is in Bridges Street, which runs up from Hollywood Rd, just near the Man Mo Temple.

B&W is attached. Applied a strong red filter in Photoshop and played with the contrast and brightness. I am not sure what you think, but in my view the colour version conveys more atmosphere.

Gordon.

Catatac · 07/16/08, 10:17 AM

You're right. There is something about the washed out walls and chipped columns which is stronger in the colour version.

07/13/08, 05:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Catatac Benutzer Join Date: 08/16/07 Location: Beijing Posts: 56	Re: Playground? What a bleak and sad play area. Where in central HK is it? Did you try B&W ? __________________ http://Catatac.zenfolio.com

07/16/08, 10:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
Catatac Benutzer Join Date: 08/16/07 Location: Beijing Posts: 56	Re: Playground? You're right. There is something about the washed out walls and chipped columns which is stronger in the colour version. __________________ http://Catatac.zenfolio.com

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Welcome to the Leica Camera Forum!