Thursday morning
by MikkiMix

Comment by karmat:
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by karmat

Welcome to dpc!

Compositionally, this is one of those rare shots where the largely centered composition works well. The stairs lead the eyes down to the body, and the "perp escaping" is a nice touch. I think the only nitpick I could offer is to include some of the staircase/railing closest to you, at the bottom of the frame. That would cause it to completely encircle the victim, and make it feel a bit more complete, I think.

Technically, the grittiness and high contrast really work well together to set the mood in this shot. I like that it is not black and white because that makes the victim that much more obvious.

Overall, good work and I look forward to seeing more of your entries.
Karma

Thursday morning
by MikkiMix

Comment by Lydia:
Congrats! Way to make your entry into DPCland! :) Welcome.

Thursday morning
by MikkiMix

Comment by Ivory:
Congratulations on your HM, well done.

Thursday morning
by MikkiMix

Comment by bassbone:
The centered position of the victim, the repeating line of the stairs being broken by the gunman, it all draws us in to the story that has just unfolded

Thursday morning
by MikkiMix

Comment by DrAchoo:
This was one of my top 3. Great shot!

Thursday morning
by MikkiMix

Comment by nutzito:
Wow!! A HM in your first entry!!.. Congratulations!!.

Thursday morning
by MikkiMix

Comment by bvlindalou:
love this one........great story here

Thursday morning
by MikkiMix

Comment by Patsfan:
Nice idea and a cool shot.

Thursday morning
by MikkiMix

Comment by Brad:
Ohhh - I didn't even notice the character going up the stairs at first. Nice exposure and composition here.

Thursday morning
by MikkiMix

Comment by tpbremer:
this capture in this challenge reminds me of "American Pyscho". You've got a pretty nefarious criminal here--suffocates AND shoots his victim.