I think that this, like so many in the challenge, is a shot that you have to look at more than once to really let it sink in. There is a lot to see here and it is presented very nicely - the haze (dirty train window?) definitely adds atmosphere.
Technically: It does seem a little tiny bit soft - possibly due to the dirt, possibly the fairly large aperture. In this case I can't see that as a real negative since it adds to the 'antique' feel.
Artistically: As I mentioned, this does have a great atmospheric feel to it - not least because those lines by Walthamstow probably haven't changed in fifty years! But... there are two things I would (with the benefit of time and hindsight) pick up on: There isn't a lot of contrast here - the desat route to achieve black and white is not a great one so minimal editing is very limiting, suggesting changing the in-camera settings; Secondly HCB's 'Brie' is notable for it's use of thirds (tree, horizon etc), while this capture is very centred - a little more railway would have made this a little more appealing I suspect.
All in all, a nice, atmospheric shot for the challenge - well done!
I think that this, like so many in the challenge, is a shot that you have to look at more than once to really let it sink in. There is a lot to see here and it is presented very nicely - the haze (dirty train window?) definitely adds atmosphere.
Technically: It does seem a little tiny bit soft - possibly due to the dirt, possibly the fairly large aperture. In this case I can't see that as a real negative since it adds to the 'antique' feel.
Artistically: As I mentioned, this does have a great atmospheric feel to it - not least because those lines by Walthamstow probably haven't changed in fifty years! But... there are two things I would (with the benefit of time and hindsight) pick up on: There isn't a lot of contrast here - the desat route to achieve black and white is not a great one so minimal editing is very limiting, suggesting changing the in-camera settings; Secondly HCB's 'Brie' is notable for it's use of thirds (tree, horizon etc), while this capture is very centred - a little more railway would have made this a little more appealing I suspect.
All in all, a nice, atmospheric shot for the challenge - well done!
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