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Posted by Viewfinder (Bradenton, United States) on 19 July 2007 in Cityscape & Urban and Portfolio.

Here's another pre-Katrina shot that might well be viewed as "through the mists of time." This seemingly forgotten back balcony of an old New Orleans house built with one foot in the French Quarter and the other in Faubourg Marigny was all but asking to be photographed and processed this way.

Let me know what you think.

Please pray for Bella.

Bella Update: 10/12/08, Sun. Bella's in good spirits; we had our morning walk and a squirrel crossed her path. Highlight! Bella will see her doggie cardiologist again on October 14th. As always, God's good blessings and answers to prayer are our continuing hope. Blessings to all.

Bella's miracle, the one we're all praying for, is still a day by day process; it may take a bit of time for completion. Bella's battle for life, wellness, and needed healing for her heart isn't a sprint but a long-distance run. Bella and I thank you for joining her prayer "team" around the world. Each of you are truly special blessings to us.

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Comments (28)

ally! from Singapore, Singapore

those old run-down places sure scream at us to photograph them, no? (: i think the PP works really well. fits the mood of the picture nicely.

19 Jul 2007 12:30am

@ally!: I am encouraged by what you say. Thanks.

Shuva Brata Deb from Hyderabad, India

+ I like the post processing work that you gave to the border.
- I think a little more contrast would have been better.

19 Jul 2007 1:30am

@Shuva Brata Deb: Good suggestion. Thanks for both the + and the - comments on this image.

ColNed Pictures from Amersfoort, Netherlands

Nice shot again and the framing really helps the shot.... good work.

19 Jul 2007 2:06am

@ColNed Pictures: Many thanks; without the framing and the bw treatment, it was really not much of a photo. I think it took this pp work to bring out whatever potential it may have had.

{H} creatives from Santa Clara, United States

Nice capture here, Viewfinder! Your post-processing is truly great...this level of contrast depicts the "through the mists of time" look really well. A higher contrast would have probably given a different mood...nicely done, pal! Cheers...!

19 Jul 2007 2:54am

@{H} creatives: Hey, {H} thanks. You're a great encourager as well as a terrific photographer.

priya from ON, Canada

I donno about post processing and have learnt something today.

19 Jul 2007 7:17am

@priya: That's what I love about AM3 -- we all get to learn from each other. Thanks for coming by today.

Sriram from Chennai, India

Another nice composition! Good for BW!

19 Jul 2007 7:49am

@Sriram: Glad you like this one.

MC from Athens, United States

I like the photo today

19 Jul 2007 7:49am

@MC: Thanks! It is the balcony in the alley behind what used to be Ruby Red's hamburger joint on Esplanade Ave.

BTW, I like your cowgirl shot today on your site a lot.

Jen from Alpharetta, United States

Wonderful composition and pp work!

19 Jul 2007 8:00am

@Jen: Thank you for the nice compliment.

travelingrant from Kanazawa, Japan

Yeah thats a cool shot, and of course looks even better black and white!

19 Jul 2007 8:58am

@travelingrant: Pretty cool image of your own today, dude. Thanks for this kind comment.

tengtan from Melbourne, Australia

The old-world charm is well captured in B&W and its evocativeness also brings back some nostalgia for me when I reminisce about my holidays in the Latin Quarter well before Katrina.

19 Jul 2007 9:03am

@tengtan: Thank you. I am happy you did see the Quarter before Katrina. It's still pretty much like it always was, but the larger city is still reeling almost two years later.

Images by KC Photography from Redmond, United States

Another great shot

19 Jul 2007 9:46am

@Images by KC Photography: Nice of ya to say that! =)

zoloper from Bucuresti, Romania

wow :D that's in a real ruin...
that's a nice border and a bit more contrast would work (yeah someone said that before) ;)

19 Jul 2007 10:38am

@zoloper: Thanks for suggesting this; as I did my pp work I tried more contrast but I thought it made a much more stark image than I was going for. I wanted a softer, less contrasty, almost dusty feel to reflect the age and wear.

Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada

Very nicely composed. I love old buildings.

19 Jul 2007 12:11pm

@Michael Rawluk: Thanks for the praise; I love your shot today. The colors and lines are great.

WendyTsang.com from Hayward, United States

I like the edge - goes very well with your nice pic!

19 Jul 2007 12:47pm

@WendyTsang.com: Many thanks Wendy, you are very kind.

Raziel from Tehran, Iran

wow...what's behind that door ?!

19 Jul 2007 1:09pm

@Raziel: Heh, probably more junk.

MDM from Barcelona, Spain

Las construcciones en madera vieja siempre tienen ese aire frágil que tan bien has captado.
Muy acertado el blanco y negro para aportarle realismo y dureza.

I feel not to write in English :-(

19 Jul 2007 1:30pm

@MDM: Mi amigo, yo estoy muy agradecido para sus cumplidos a esta fotografía. Hablo español sólo limitado, así que he utilizado un liberta en línea el servicio de la traducción para responder. Las bendiciones a usted.

Julio Pulido from Barcelona - Sant Boi, Spain

Buena foto, la utilización del marco muy apropiado para la escena.

19 Jul 2007 5:08pm

Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States

Muchas gracias, mi amigo. Welcome to my site.

19 Jul 2007 5:35pm

eydryan from Bucharest, Romania

nice, the border really adds a lot, in a sense of remembrance. good :)

19 Jul 2007 6:17pm

@eydryan: I appreciate your visit. Thanks for the positive strokes.

bronzebilly u.k. from cardiff, United Kingdom

hey Viewfinder--excellent image--couldn't be anything else than b/w it suits it so well--billy

19 Jul 2007 6:40pm

@bronzebilly u.k.: Appreciate your kudoes, my friend. I loved your shot(s) today! Big SMILE.

our little hood from bruges, Belgium

great one viewfinder! loving the vibes/cold chills about the place. Old ghetto style...
cheers mate
robin

19 Jul 2007 8:08pm

@our little hood: Hey Robin, from an amazing photographer like you compliments like you've just given me feel really great. Thanks, mon ami!

amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada

Another winner! The special framing and b/w treatment makes this image so vintage and therefore so evocative.

19 Jul 2007 11:05pm

@amy: Thank you Amy. I appreciate your comments so much.

Ming from Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Great shot there.. good framing as well
And nice black and white

20 Jul 2007 2:29am

@Ming: You are very kind; thank you for coming here today.

HorseRotorVator from Newton, United States

This shot is fantastic! I love the edge you gave it too! :)

21 Jul 2007 5:54am

@HorseRotorVator: Wow, you're making me feel all tingly inside. Heh, thanks for the very kind comments. ;-)

Mike Raffan from Aberdeen, United Kingdom

looks like something out of cowboy film, nice one

23 Jul 2007 4:45am

@Mike Raffan: Thank you, podnah.

charlenecollins from Kingston, Jamaica

I love this photo, and the processing/framing

23 Jul 2007 7:12am

@charlenecollins: Glad you like it, CharleneC. Thanks for coming by here.

Lorraine from Canada

Amazing, just how appealing it is...must have something to do with the photographer :)

1 Aug 2007 10:05am

Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States

You are just so very kind. Thank you Lorraine.

2 Aug 2007 9:57pm

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