Honor Roll, a photo from Massachusetts, Northeast

Photographer's Note

The Honor Roll in the town center of Woburn, MA. The new display honors veterans who fought in every war or major conflict in the country's history, beginning with the colonial 'Indian Wars' and leading all the way up to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. It is beautiful monument, situated right at the heart of the town center, with Woburn City Hall behind it.

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tyro (30513) 2013-07-01 17:46

Hello Andrew,

Just about to head off to bed and I saw this and just had to critique it!

This is yet another fine lesson is strong composition, with fabulously bold lines running from both right corners off into the distance to the City Hall.

A well taken night shot in which you have managed the relatively poor light on the Honor Roll well and I think the little coloured reflections are a fine addition rather than a distraction. The light on the City hall is stunning.

Lovely light and colours, perfect exposure and exquisite depth of field and sharpness.

Beautiful!

Kind Regards,

John.

jcpix (14030) 2013-07-01 19:44

Hi Andrew,

With our own independence coming up, this is a wonderful image to post in honor of those who made so much possible. Despite the atrocities and political mayhem it produces, it's always good to remember those that sacrificed. Brilliant composition, a strong lead in, well balanced, and sharp detail. The starburst effect is a nice added bonus, and I like the deep contrast of black, it really makes the lit elements stand out prominently. Great result under a dark sky, well done! Take care.

Best regards from out West,

Jason

emka (158004) 2013-07-01 23:14

Hi Andrew,

Honor Roll, strange name. Simple but impressive monument, just showing the names and battles. But how many of them! superb night photo with good depth, very nicely composed. I like these stars on the left side.

WArm regrads

MAlgo

mjw364 (1466) 2013-07-02 1:41

Hello Andrew

Nice to see you are still alive and kicking!

My eye was taken with this shot right away because of the lines not only of the wall but also of the lights, at ground level and in the reflection. I have taken a few shots with similar compositional lines using highlights like you have used the lights here but they are from inside the metro stations in Barcelona. I will be posting them soon enough so you can see what I mean.

The POV is compositionally exactly the right one too given that those lines lead into the City Hall - maybe that is a political comment in itself on those who go to war.

TFS

Mike

SnapRJW (31631) 2013-07-02 3:01

Hello Andrew - A strong composition which shows off the geometry of the Honor Roll to advantage and leads naturally to the city hall. I like the fact that you have taken this in the evening, the ambiance works well with the subject. Warm regards Rosemary

dkmurphys (79209) 2013-07-02 3:34

Hi Andrew,
Lovely line in the night. A true artistic masterpiece for their memory. Good work!

Daniel

timecapturer (49288) 2013-07-02 4:59

Hi Andrew
love the originality of your POV and superb execution here. It is an effective and quite stunning composition with immaculate detail and glorious lights. Excellent and imaginative imagery. Bravo!

Regards - Brian.

jhm (211736) 2013-07-02 5:05

Hello Andrew,

A lot victims during the a lot wars in world, maybe for freedom, I don't know.
Almost always very young soldiers this in service of a big country.
We get a lot depth and perspective.
The darkness fits perfect to these picture.
Excellent composition, nice presentation, TFS.

Best regards,
John

Romano46 (18472) 2013-07-02 11:15

Ciao Andrew
una foto ricca di significato oltre che bella nella sua composizione.
Péerfetta nella sua esecuzione e ricca di nitidezza e di colore dosato con molta perizia.
Uno splendido lavoro per il quale ti faccio i miei complimenti.
Ciao e buona serata
Romano

No_One (4) 2013-07-02 11:23

Hi Andrew,
Congrats on this perfect consisting, you have chosen an angle that shows this fine monument off to perfection. The city hall makes a great backdrop, but for me the real winner here is the flashes of color reflecting in the monument, bringing a great element of life into a roll call for the dead. The lights on the ground add interest to the dark element and the light is handled perfectly. Really nicely done.
Cheers
Noel

holmertz (102588) 2013-07-02 13:46

Hello Andrew,
The contrasts of light and darkness, as well as the remarkably distinct depth you have achieved make this a stunning and bold composition. The two converging diagonal lines above and under the names drag my eyes with great vigour towards the City Hall. As if this wasn't enough the lamps in the ground - shining like stars further back - also lead us there. The uneven line of variously colored lights reflected in the glass (or maybe it's a very polished surface) is another fine feature.
Kind regards,
Gert

marabu61 (11587) 2013-07-02 13:57

Hello Andrew
A perfectly framed and well exposed tribute the the veterans of the city. The diagonal framing leads the eye nicely towards the well lit town house, I think this is a truly great photograph.
have a good week
Daniel

bona (15057) 2013-07-02 19:36

Hello Andrew,

a fantastic night view of this Honor Roll. I like the city Hall in the background too. Great management of light.

regards
andre

fabbs99 (17179) 2013-07-04 12:57

Hello Andrew,

Excellent angle to shoot this night shot with such versatility.The Honor Roll is a real tribute to all the immortal warriors.Very well done.Keep its going.TFS.

Cheers
Farhat

kordinator (8738) 2013-07-05 0:25

Hello Andrew
Nice night shot.
Simple but impressive monument, just showing the names and battles.
We get a lot depth and perspective.
The darkness fits perfect to these picture.
Excellent composition, nice presentation.
Best regards
Saša

macjake (98392) 2013-07-05 3:42

Hi Andrew
well, what can i say about this one?
the composition is so well thought through.
love the long lines, the acute angles, and the lettering up at the top is fresh and clear.
excellent dark black at the top for contrasting too.
wicked shot my friend.
Hope all is well :)
cheers
Craig

krzychu30 (15512) 2013-07-06 2:29

Hi Andrew,
beautiful Monument and really excellent presentation of it!This time in wide-angle format and I must say it looks with photographed subject just great.Also these multicoloured reflection in the black surface of the Monument as well as the "star"effect of the lamps contribute together to the success of your composition.
Superb composition and quality of the image!

Wish You a nice weekend
Krzysztof

delpeoples (60342) 2013-07-06 5:12

HI dear Andrew

What an impressive nocturnal shot. Fantastic light management here and I love those star points lining the walkway. The perspective created by the Honour Roll is mesmerising and the architecture in the background has been captured magnificently.

Thanks for sharing, have a lovely day
Lisa

bukitgolfb301 (54014) 2013-07-11 22:53

Hi dear Andrew, how are you?

Sorry for my long no reply as I am now so busy---. second shuter speed setting makes fantastic image indeed. I like this tasteful various black color variations.

Thanks a lot and best regards, Takero

adores (46979) 2013-07-16 16:59

Hi Andrew!
A nice way to show it! I like your pov, with the monument in diagonal, leading our eyes to the city hall in background. A good night shot, with a good format, exposure and composition!

sevy (58) 2013-07-22 0:01

Hello,

I like the idea of this shot playing with reflections on the dark stone.
Good composition with the inclusion of the lightnings and the main architectur elements.
The only thing which could have been changed is the timing: a bit too late in the night giving this dark sky. At blue hour, the balance would have been a bit better.

Yves.

EstudioChispa (2182) 2013-08-19 14:57

Damn, Andrew, thass nice!

Hope all is well in your world!

Russ
Austin, Texas