Surveillance

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Surveillance
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Copyright: Paul Prince (pdp) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 107 W: 31 N: 106] (452)
Genre: Places
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2007-11-17
Categories: Artwork
Camera: Canon EOS 5D, Canon 300 F4 L IS USM, ISO 400
Exposure: f/4, 1/20 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Black & White, General [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-02-12 14:28
Viewed: 366
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Some street art, or graffiti as we used to call it, by dbase. The artwork relates to the reality that the UK is becoming/has become a surveillance society. There are around 4 million CCTV cameras in Britain that makes about one camera for every 14 people. They don't make me feel anymore comfortable.

I converted the photo to B&W as I think it had more impact like that - the door is a dark blue and I wanted more contrast with the black. Besides, the surrounding colours only detracted from the main subject. I wanted someone entering the frame to give it some scale and so I used my friend.

I hope you like it

I don't use points so feel free to comment, critique, leave points or don't leave points - it's completely up to you!
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Nice one Paul, it works well in B&W and is a striking image. I agree with you about our wonderful surveillance society, especially taking into account how careful our government are with our personal data! Well seen and shot, and nicely composed.
Cheers, John.

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  • nova Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2943 W: 265 N: 827] (8069)
  • [2008-02-13 18:30]

I love this photo.This is techniquely very well done and creative.It is a shame that not more people left a positive comment on this picture! Maybe because it is related to the famous question of points or no points.TFS!
Michel

Hello Paul
Excellent capture, and a great work in the b/w work, a correct choie. Excellent compo with the movement in the right side.
Very well done.
My regards, jmb

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