what an amazing shot! looks like a still out of a movie from the 30's :-)
Posted by Nicolas Henri at February 27, 2009 03:52 AMI love the title ;-) It's spot on for this image.
Posted by Frida at February 27, 2009 04:36 AM[behind the corner]
"help jack! MY LEG AAARH!"
Apart from a good composition, I liked the exposure too! Details in the shadow and highlights are intact.
Posted by Abhijit Dharmadhikari at February 27, 2009 06:25 AMLove that smoke!
Posted by MD at February 27, 2009 06:57 AMThat is just so clever and funny!
Posted by john at February 27, 2009 07:39 AMHoly cow, I just fell off my chair! This one blew me away, maybe the crispness of the B&W, or that elusive smoke monster. This looks like a movie scene still shot. Wonderful work once again Sam!
Wow, thank you so much for this photo. I know it may sound a bit ridiculous, but this photo really hits me about the situation of the poor in our city. The smoke monster in front and the Sally-Ann in the background is powerful - the tiny David of hope vs. the giant Goliath of cold, chemicals and capitalism.
Posted by Lyf at February 27, 2009 08:29 AMCan I ask where you took your exposure from in this image? It looks like to would be a hard one to determine.
ha! that's great. perfectly titled.
and a really nice shot!
Nice! It's good to see old smokey in the real world. Since you're a fellow "Lost" fan, you might enjoy this shot I took when I was in Hawaii last year.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/edwardaggie98/2511420523/
Posted by Ed at February 27, 2009 09:03 AMSpooky! Great picture. In fact, I have to say that, overall, you have one of the best photo blogs going, with consistently interesting and unique images.
Posted by Steve H. at February 27, 2009 09:08 AMSmoke monster for sure :)
Posted by Lulufar at February 27, 2009 09:09 AMGreat shot! Funny how it has a very old feel about it - like early 1900's - must be the B&W adds to it.
Posted by Hugh Petrie at February 27, 2009 09:18 AMHa ha! Great image, by the way, but the title and comments make it even more enjoyable.
This isn't a jab at Chase Jarvis, is it? (kidding)
Posted by Kevin Williams at February 27, 2009 09:36 AMI like the sun creeping in from the side of the building!
Posted by hoi at February 27, 2009 10:05 AMomg... that is AWESOME!*!*
Excellent shot; I love it!
:)
Nice :)
LOST monster is black smoke though.
Timeless!
Posted by Gavin at February 27, 2009 10:44 AMI LOVE this one. I'm glad you got away!
Posted by misscrowland at February 27, 2009 10:52 AMmagnificent!
Posted by Scoot at February 27, 2009 11:42 AMAMAZING!!! i totally agree with the 30's movie still.
Posted by Claire at February 27, 2009 11:51 AMGood one Sam...Love it
Posted by Mehrad at February 27, 2009 12:50 PMNo such thing as too much Lost. Oh, and Great Shot.
Posted by Dan at February 27, 2009 01:18 PMI love the fact that the smoke seems to b coming from around the corner. That really reinforces your title :)
Posted by Averi at February 27, 2009 01:58 PMThis is money! really love the tones. and +1 for awesome title
Posted by scott webb at February 27, 2009 04:24 PMHi Sam,
Great pic.
Actually 'technically' steam is invisible. When steam condenses it forms small water droplets, which are what we see in clouds and in that lovely pic.
PS What the heck is LOST? I'm off to Google.
Although the photo is quite 'dense', it still grabs you immediately. Especially the ray of sunlight got me!
Great one
Posted by Joris at February 27, 2009 06:18 PMWow. What an awesome shot. And how suitable for bw conversion. I'm usually totally upset about the high quality standard of your blog, but this one really kicks me of!
Posted by mbecher at February 27, 2009 07:18 PMOne of your best!
Perfect, a masterpiece
love the lost reference! and the photography is excellent, of course
Posted by asd at February 27, 2009 09:16 PMHuh? There are still people watching LOST!? It LOST it's way a long time ago. Still envy your work Sam ;-) Great, thanks.
Posted by Danny at February 27, 2009 09:26 PMit's smokie!
Posted by bob at February 28, 2009 12:38 AMThis is my favorite photo I have seen in a while. Lovely and a cute title.
Posted by Annie at February 28, 2009 01:34 AMdude.. this is killer
Posted by evan at February 28, 2009 10:29 AMomg, i saw it, and then just *BANG*
http://tinyurl.com/c7ylpx
Good one! The "STOP" sign and the smoke monster together are just excellent! This photo makes me laughing! I love it! Well done, Sam!
Posted by Ilya Genkin at March 1, 2009 01:14 AMThat was EXACTLY my thought - too much Lost on the brain! Great, great shot
Posted by Betsy Barron at March 2, 2009 08:07 AMPHENOMENAL! I have to agree with one of the other commentaries above that this reminds me of a 1930's movie set...The minute I saw it I couldn't help but think of Dick Tracy comic. It's got a cool old feel about it. Even the guy in the background with his funky beard and knit cap...okay so maybe his runners are ruining it but you get the picture.
Posted by Kiana at March 4, 2009 09:57 AMThe title under the Salvation Army says "Hand of god in the Heart of the City" and the smoke is coming out from behind the building (Hand of god??) !!! with the 30's movie effect, the combination is awesome!!
Great shot :)
Sam and Jim: Technically, it's WATER VAPOUR. :)
Posted by WeeDram at March 8, 2009 11:29 AM