Frame straight out from a Noir reel

Posted by Fred (Manila, Philippines) on 6 November 2009 in Documentary & Street and Portfolio.

Film noir is a cinematic term used primarily to describe stylish Hollywood crime dramas, particularly those that emphasize cynical attitudes and sexual motivations. Film noir of this era is associated with a low-key black-and-white visual style that has roots in German Expressionist cinematography.
-Wikipedia

While taking this shot, films like Sin City, The Pledge, and The Dark Knight came to mind. I thought it was appropriate for the scene. I hope you like it. :)

Comments and suggestions will be greatly appreciated. :)

Remember.. you're a wreck,
An accident, forget the freak you're just nature.
Keep the gun oiled and the temple clean,
S***, snort and blaspheme.
Let the heads cool and the engine run.
Because in then end...
Everything we do,
Is just everything we've done.
-Corey Taylor in Omega

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k@ from Paris, France

Wow, this rocks, man !

6 Nov 2009 8:32am

@k@: Glad you liked it Karine! :)

shoti from Everywhere in the, Philippines

another gothamish image eh? except this one look much more sinister, much brutal. the blown out highlight in the middle is quite a turn off though :)

6 Nov 2009 10:21am

@shoti: Yup. This is quite an experiment for me. Testing how gritty I can get this. Thanks for dropping by. :)

Nazanin from Tehran, Iran

i like this

6 Nov 2009 10:41am

don from spokane, United States

What a strong graphic image. Love the grainy look. Thanks for the explanation too.

6 Nov 2009 3:39pm

dj.tigersprout from New York City, United States

LOVE this grittiness and the glare of the bright lights! makes me feel like a train is fast approaching and i must cross the tracks quickly and without incident!! very dynamic!! bravo!!

6 Nov 2009 5:07pm