Old Boston, a photo from Massachusetts, Northeast

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Another 2 B&W photos in my Boston series. The main photo was taken in the area north of the Boston Common in what is the old drinking area, possibly Charles St. The first workshop is doing something a bit different using the Photoshop edges filter to highlight the building structures of the same photo. The second workshop photo is from the same district.

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Silvio1953 (221593) 2020-11-04 19:46

Ciao Ian, great perspective in a fascinating B&W, beautiful PP work, fine details, excellent clarity and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

johnjmoe (923) 2020-11-04 21:07

Hi Ian,
Excellent drama. Maybe a little less contrast could change the realism. Great angle. TFS
Warm Regards, John

pajaran (115891) 2020-11-04 21:50

Greeting.
Beautiful street and facades, well shown with a beautiful black and white photo.
Good perspective and a moment with shadows, a beautiful part of town.
I wish you a nice day, all the best.
Paja.

COSTANTINO (116490) 2020-11-04 22:24

Hello dear Ian and have a nice day
thr choice of black and white
makes your photo more artistic
presenting this old drinking
area
a photo like this one is
perfectly executed
taken
in difficult conditions
regards
Costantino

jemaflor (147128) 2020-11-04 23:13

Hi Ian,
A street well presented, good depth and contrast with your well made b&w version, good light management, interesting photo, tfs.

PaulVDV (62892) 2020-11-04 23:38

Hello Ian,
Unlike what I thought in your previous photo, I really like the choice of black and white here very much.
The strong contrasts are superb.
Wonderful with the diffferences between the shadows and the sunlit spots.
Best regards, Paul

holmertz (102700) 2020-11-04 23:48

Hello Ian,
Another fine street view where B&W was a good choice for a timeless effect. The first WS reminds me of photos I took in England in 1966, but they were not quite as sharp. The second WS is an amusing experiment but not really to my taste.
Best regards,
Gert

Fis2 (170747) 2020-11-05 0:31

Witaj Lan!
A very curious alley.
Excellent b&w photo.
I like framing and perspective.
Interesting pavement.
Well done.
Good evening.
Greetings.
Krzysztof

dta (98848) 2020-11-05 4:04

Hello IAn,
Excellent choice of B&W to present us this beautiful old paved street . But we can see modern buildings in the perspective , too .
Regards

Royaldevon (85932) 2020-11-05 6:41

Hello Ian,

Another couple of fine shots where you have really concentrated on the buildings, in fine compositions. There is a very olde worlde atmosphere.
I could easily believe that these shots were taken in England.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

jhm (211736) 2020-11-05 10:00

Hello Ian,

We see almost, nobody in the street, only a lady against the wall
You create nice depth and perspective too.
I like the pleasant details and perfect sharpness.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

jean113 (27853) 2020-11-05 12:51

Hello Ian, you found a very interesting street with hardly anyone about; that allows us to view the buildings with all their features.
(It seems a very long way from some of your recent shots from your trip in Australia!)
I like the w/s shot where you used the filter, it reminds me of a colouring book!
I like the b/w presentation too.
Kind regards, Jean.

PiotrF (54666) 2020-11-05 13:37

Hello Ian,
An interesting view of this street in Boston.
I like fine details and good composition.
Fine presentation.
Regards
Piotr

worldcitizen (16072) 2020-11-05 13:49

Hello Ian,
This is another lovely photo from Boston. This old, cobblestone street, with its smaller brick buildings, takes me back to the past. The choice of B/W works well here, creating a nostalgic atmosphere. It looks so quiet, too, with just one woman walking into the distance.

GyurMaster (24830) 2020-11-05 14:31

Hello again,

Another excellent shot in BW (which is my soft spot), which suits the topic well. I like the play of shadows and lights, e.g. the triangular of the lighted area.

Best Wishes,
Gy.

CMJC (5097) 2020-11-05 14:51 [Comment]

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lousat (139266) 2020-11-05 15:22

Hi Ian,nice experiment in the WS with Photoshop filter,but sincerly the black and white and the soft sharpness of main pic are enough for a great work. Beautiful new memory from Boston,i like the other view too. Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

pierrefonds (114448) 2020-11-05 16:38

Hi Ian,

The presence of the person is animating the scene. The point of view is showing the details of the buildindd in old Boston. It is clear and precise. Have a nice day.

Pierre

emka (158156) 2020-11-05 23:40

Hello Ian, Excellent composition. Fantastic view in black and white. Awesome sharpness. Interesting other pp in the Workshop but I do not like it. I haven't been to this part of Boston, I was interested more in Cambridge and the universities there.
Superb picture, congrats.

Best regards MAlgo

vjmite (6586) 2020-11-06 1:52

Hi Ian,

A nice sharp shot of an old part of the city. The shadows are dealt with well so we can see lots of detail. The B & W treatment gives the image an old time feel.

Vince

Miguel82 (47110) 2020-11-06 4:02

Ian, that old cobbled street immerses the walker in the rural America although Boston becomes a megalopolis nowadays. That part of the city center must preserved. Fine colors, good sharpness, regards.

abmdsudi (95869) 2020-11-06 21:24

Hi Ian
I love the mix of retro and bit of new in the backdrop is wonderful. Buildings dated back from before US independence to present day put together in an eclectic mix of architecture and history. Mono suits very well indeed, Great shot
Best regards