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Cafe' Alcatraz
Cafe' Alcatraz
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Challenge: Desolation (Classic Editing)
Camera: Olympus C-3030Z
Location: San Francisco, CA
Date: Aug 8, 2003
Aperture: f/2.8
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/250
Galleries: Urban, Black and White
Date Uploaded: Aug 11, 2003

This is the former cellhouse dining room. Taken on Friday. Rotated and then slightly adjusted the levels in PS, but I wasn't sure how far to go.

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Place: 71 out of 232
Avg (all users): 5.5728
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Views since voting: 1150
Votes: 213
Comments: 11
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08/20/2003 09:39:14 AM
I actually was inspired by this setting, though perhaps my feeling isn't clearly enough conveyed. The feeling you get at Alcatraz is definitely desolate & creepy once you learn the story of what's gone on there. It was packed with tourists though so I did what I could. Thanks for the comments.

Message edited by author 2003-08-22 13:19:10.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
08/19/2003 11:20:43 PM
Just me but I'm wondering how the chipped plaster would look if you got down beside the radiator and shot across the floor with the shadows lighting up the FG at this location. I'd also like to see the levels or brightness turned down a little. Just my opinion - I think you chose a good setting but an uninspirational subject. - 5
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08/19/2003 05:33:18 PM
cool pic.
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08/19/2003 01:55:34 AM
Meets the challenge. Focus, composition good. Good luck.
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08/17/2003 02:08:22 PM
To me the window is the strong point of this photo
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08/16/2003 08:14:21 PM
I love your picture! I've always been fascinated with Alcatraz, and I visited a few years ago and remember the awesome view from the cafeteria. Great picture and perfect depiction of desolation! :)
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08/15/2003 01:29:03 PM
Good exposure and the light and shadows on the floor add to the visual interest without detracting from the sense of abandonment and decline.
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08/14/2003 03:21:41 PM
Needs rotation to set window upright. Very nice use of light to paint shapes.
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08/13/2003 09:18:42 PM
I love how the light adds to the desolation.
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08/13/2003 01:50:02 PM
good on theme, subject, good shot.
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08/13/2003 09:18:17 AM
the shadows are fun and the balance of textures also
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