Response to FIlm Noir

I took this on the Southbank. I liked the way the stairs to the right were very dark and dreary contrasting against the light coming through under the bridge. The reflection of the puddle also added a mysterious angle to the photo and the people looked like silhouettes . The serated pavement under the puddle made the reflection of the people look as if they were behind bars and gave it that noir crime type feel to it.

I took this photo on the outskirts of Brixton. I used a canted angle and decided not to use a flash to give it a dark edge to it. The feel of the photo is already very dark and dreary so a filter wasnt needed. Both of the photos havent been editted because I didn't feel it was necessary as it wouldn't have added to the noir style.