Oleg Mamaev
August 2026 - City Walk
About the Image(s)
I took this photo at the site of one of the old factories in Saint Petersburg. This factory used to produce electrical equipment and high-voltage cables. Now this factory is closed and has been reconstructed into a post-industrial style space, with many cafes, areas for relaxation, walking, and fun leisure activities.
Canon EOS 600D + Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
9 comments posted
Hi Oleg
This one is very colourful an bizzy could do with cropping right side to take man in black out
And darken bottom left .
Posted: 08/04/2026 20:34:42
This one is very colourful an bizzy could do with cropping right side to take man in black out
And darken bottom left .
Posted: 08/04/2026 20:34:42
Hi Norman! Hmmm.... Perhaps the man-in-black is a bit out of place....
Posted: 08/24/2026 08:38:01
Posted: 08/24/2026 08:38:01
Oleg - thanks for sharing some history of the building. I like the mural and pedestrian scene but I'm not sure it captures the essence of the space. The viewer is led to the right of the photo which is a parking area. I'd look for other angles where the viewer is taken to a more interesting spot.
However, I like the composition and how you included the greenery at the upper right and lower left. It's nicely balanced. Posted: 08/04/2026 22:08:58
However, I like the composition and how you included the greenery at the upper right and lower left. It's nicely balanced. Posted: 08/04/2026 22:08:58
Jill, thanks!!! :-) Posted: 08/24/2026 08:40:36
I agree with Norman, if you could making crop to remove the man would improve the image. Or a different angle as per Jill's suggestion. I do like having the mural in the background. Posted: 08/10/2026 20:52:10
Hi Richard! It's a nice reason to go back and do another photo shoot there! Posted: 08/24/2026 08:43:33
Yes! When possible, I sometimes return to a location for a redo. Posted: 08/24/2026 09:51:59
Interesting history. Agree that the man in black should be removed. Interesting mural. I would like to see the pedestrians walking around the mural instead of away. I would also crop down from the top. Posted: 08/19/2026 23:39:36
Marilyn, thank you for the advice!!! Posted: 08/24/2026 08:48:07