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Monster
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Copyright: Robert Harrison (seneca77) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 294 W: 89 N: 370] (2101)
Genre: Places
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2004-10-03
Categories: Architecture, Mood
Camera: Canon EOS 300D, 18-55mm/f3.5-5.6
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Apocalyptic Futures: T45G32 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-10-02 19:20
Viewed: 619
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is a power plant on the eastern edge of Tampa Bay, in Gibsonton. I was struck by how large and imposing this coal-burning structure was, and the fine line that exists between supplying energy needs for our modern society versus the sheer ugliness of such a facility. Unfortunately, the technology does not yet exist to make solar power and wind power viable alternatives to coal, oil and nuclear, so we must co-exist with power plants such as these.
Tech: Cropped, converted to duotone with the OptikVerve Labs plug-in for Photoshop (cyanide pre-set), sharpened.
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Imposing indeed! Your choice of duotone seems to intensify the feeling. Beautifully composed. Even the clouds seemed to be cooperating with the composition. Good catch.
Terry

Impressive image, the note is quite interesting complementing the image very nicely. Good choice of mono!
Vassilis

i like your hue..it matches the masculinity of the pic

bo g.

Robert,
Growing up in a refinery town in Illinois I am used to seeing this kind of stuff.
I really like the mood you've created with the duotone.
Good moody, realistic view here. Almost makes me feel like I'm back in Wood River.
Scott

  • Great 
  • harpya Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6118 W: 199 N: 3127] (12612)
  • [2005-11-10 10:58]

Great picture, a true mechanical monster
I like the colors that it elaborated in this work.
A great picture, Congratulations

Sérgio

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