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Title: A continuing series- NJ Boardwalks
Post by: gary m on September 29, 2006, 06:39:19 PM
A favorite subject of mine- New Jersey Boardwalks. This is the latest, would love some feedback :)
Here is a quick sample image and the rest of the series is at Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/cgmoyer/sets/72157594304770586/



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Title: Re: A continuing series- NJ Boardwalks
Post by: xander1027 on September 29, 2006, 09:43:42 PM
ive been there my favorite thing there is the sky ride. good old seaside would of been neat to see it in its prime.
Title: Re: A continuing series- NJ Boardwalks
Post by: beck on September 30, 2006, 04:09:40 AM
Gary, I've seen these at the other joint and I must say they are your best yet. Exposures are so damn great. Classic toy cameraesque. I couldn't possibly pick one cause they are all that cool....but the one with the little gal and clown really caught my attention....and I'll admit, I found myself staring ridiculously at those thunder thighs...har har. Good show...
Title: Re: A continuing series- NJ Boardwalks
Post by: Ed Wenn on October 01, 2006, 12:23:26 AM
Gary, I like 'Lift' and the girl with the clown the best. Overall I think the snaps with people in them ('Lift' notwithstanding) are stronger than those without. Having said that, when it works, the toycamera treatment really does complement the subject matter even if it's just of a building or structure...so press on my good man. Keep 'em coming.
Title: Re: A continuing series- NJ Boardwalks
Post by: TonyP on October 01, 2006, 10:34:02 PM
It's an amazing series and I look forward to seeing more ;)
Title: Re: A continuing series- NJ Boardwalks
Post by: astrobeck on October 02, 2006, 07:52:31 PM
yes, very nice story-telling quality.
Some would lend themselves well to hand coloring.
Excellent series.
Title: Re: A continuing series- NJ Boardwalks
Post by: Susan B. on October 03, 2006, 05:01:12 PM
Very nice work Gary.
Excellent to see you posting.
Look forward to more.
 :)
Title: Re: A continuing series- NJ Boardwalks
Post by: db on October 05, 2006, 03:21:17 PM
Lovely subject matter Gary.

To me it all carries great potential for story telling, but the images themselves aren't always doing that. Boardwalks seem to me (and I admit these may be clich? feelings) either fun, idyllic, summery escapes, or empty, melancholic places with memories of childhood past. I'd like to see either mood supported or debunked by the pictures.

'Hey little Girl' has the strongest narrative quality. I love the story this paints as well as the composition. Powerful picture- well done. Some of the other clown pics perhaps fall between the two extremes I described, and the message isn't so clear.

Apart from a general pref for the B/W, I also vote for the elegant simplicity of 'lift'. The fact that we don't know where it takes you, plus the simple complimentary opposites in the colouring.. nice. It's one shot thats is made stronger by the absense of humanity, when people could have played a stronger role in some of the others.

More please!