I enjoy the tones although I do feel that the image itself is a bit 'busy.' Although, that may be the point.

Especially because there seems to be a bit of overkill with all those signs!

It's very claustrophobic.

Michael: excellent, claustrophobia is exactly what I was going for with this one. As for it appearing too busy: that's good too as I didn't want this one to be easy to look at.

I often change to Lab color mode for some kind of color pop although some people consider this "not done" because of the quality loss.
Anyhow, I think it works just fine. Also with this pictue, I like the colours a lot even though I'm not exactly into HDR.

steven: I'm not convinced that there is a loss in quality, at least not one that I can be noticed. What I tend to do, if I'm going to use Lab Color mode, is only convert the image once. I suspect that if you covert to Lab, then back to RGB, and cycle the process a few times, then you may notice some degradation. But under normal use I think the benefits far outweigh any negligible loss of quality.

Very cool photo. It's the first time I have ever heard of anti-climb paint. :)

Well, I'll say this. I do think it was getting a bit "safe" - at least for you. Kudos to you for trying something different, that might not generate a slew of "Great photo!" comments.

I think you certainly made "something" out of really a nothing original. It's different from the normal images you post but retains a Chromasia feel with the toning you applied..

Great picture. A lot of things but well composed so the eye is not lost.
The pink color of the sign looks a bit weird since everyone is used to red signs for warnings.

Let me add that I like your "safe" photos very much, (and no insult was intended above) and I think they are important to the site because you have developed a "mood" here, which is consistent, artistic...and it sells. Plus, I have been coming here for more than a year...because of your "safe" work - and that says something.

I think this is an important photo, even if it is a bit of a departure for you. It is extremely busy - that is the point. So much of life, in the city, is now about being busy. We are presented with mass information at any given moment - it is overwhelming at times.

I like the fact that this image invokes a feeling of being trapped in a cage - not that it is a good feeling, but it is interesting to be able to impart such strong feelings through imagery.

Nice work.

Wow, someone's finally found something less welcoming than holiday air travel (but only because anti-climb paint is generally not used on domestic flights).

I'm glad you posted this. To be perfectly honest, I've been considering removing your site from my RSS feed. I don't mean this as a threat or an insult, but I have indeed noticed that a lot of your subjects were repeating or similar and I didn't feel the same sense of wonder as when I first saw your site. This is completely normal and would happen with anyone. At any rate, I look forward to seeing what direction you take this in.

Best,
Adam

thanks for posting the tone-mapped image!:) very interesting, you kept it really light before you hit it with the curves and lab mode. thanks for sharing that part of the process!

Thanks everyone.

Rob: none taken, and thanks.

Adam: I'm glad to hear I'll being staying in your feed a while longer ;-)

You never cease to amaze me when you take something that would normally be passed by, considered ugly, and transform it into such an appealing photograph.

this is really oppressive!! nice colors.

I don't think they want you to go in there

Can anyone tell me what is anti climb paint is?