Boardwalk 2
Jul 30, 2014 06:43:56 #
Jul 31, 2014 08:28:41 #
Victor, I really like your concept, but I just don't think the natural wood color and the B&W complement each other quite right. Maybe if the boardwalk was 'grunged' up a bit or was sepia toned(?) The wood just seems a little too new and bright for the B&W background.
On the other hand, it definitely grabs your eye and leads you into the middle of the scene. And that's a very good thing.
On the other hand, it definitely grabs your eye and leads you into the middle of the scene. And that's a very good thing.
Jul 31, 2014 10:18:26 #
Picdude wrote:
Victor, I really like your concept, but I just don't think the natural wood color and the B&W complement each other quite right. Maybe if the boardwalk was 'grunged' up a bit or was sepia toned(?) The wood just seems a little too new and bright for the B&W background.
On the other hand, it definitely grabs your eye and leads you into the middle of the scene. And that's a very good thing.
On the other hand, it definitely grabs your eye and leads you into the middle of the scene. And that's a very good thing.
Thanks Dude.
Jul 31, 2014 11:18:41 #
Picdude wrote:
Victor, I really like your concept, but I just don't think the natural wood color and the B&W complement each other quite right. Maybe if the boardwalk was 'grunged' up a bit or was sepia toned(?) The wood just seems a little too new and bright for the B&W background.
On the other hand, it definitely grabs your eye and leads you into the middle of the scene. And that's a very good thing.
On the other hand, it definitely grabs your eye and leads you into the middle of the scene. And that's a very good thing.
I agree and would make another suggestion: sepia tone what is now B&W and then try versions of selective color on the boardwalk.
Jul 31, 2014 12:35:03 #
Victor, will you be going back to this place? If so, try shooting it from a different angle. I had an experience not too long ago. I came upon this rock quarry operation that has a conveyor belt as long as this boardwalk. There was train at the end of it and great stormy clouds.
What was the first thing I did? Well Nightski being Nightski, I had to think of the most difficult way to shoot that scene. I scaled the foundation for the conveyor belt and shot it straight down the belt. Aha .. I thought ... nobody else will shoot from this spot. LOL What is it with me? I don't know, but as I walked away after taking several shots, I looked back at the scene one more time ..... and I saw the shot.
Yep, I hit myself on the head, took the shot, and went home. It was a light bulb moment for me. I work the scene much harder now, trying different angles, different DOF settings. It's hard, but I am trying not to make up my mind about something the moment I get there.
I think your photo is a great scene with tons of potential. I think you may have missed the angle. Here is the shot I am talking about. And please don't anyone pm Admin claiming that I am self promoting, because I am not selling my photos even though 500px says I am. I don't have it set up for that. I just want to share this angle with you, so you can ponder a different point of view. Now, don't get me wrong, I also have a very nice bridge shot that is straight down the bridge. Every scene is different ... every scene deserves to be worked.
http://500px.com/photo/75311187/by-way-of-conveyor-&-train-by-sandra-nightski?from=user_library
Can you imagine how I would have missed the shot by shooting down the conveyor belt? I have an email that I give out to anyone here that asks and I would be happy to email you that shot if you would like to see the difference.
What was the first thing I did? Well Nightski being Nightski, I had to think of the most difficult way to shoot that scene. I scaled the foundation for the conveyor belt and shot it straight down the belt. Aha .. I thought ... nobody else will shoot from this spot. LOL What is it with me? I don't know, but as I walked away after taking several shots, I looked back at the scene one more time ..... and I saw the shot.
Yep, I hit myself on the head, took the shot, and went home. It was a light bulb moment for me. I work the scene much harder now, trying different angles, different DOF settings. It's hard, but I am trying not to make up my mind about something the moment I get there.
I think your photo is a great scene with tons of potential. I think you may have missed the angle. Here is the shot I am talking about. And please don't anyone pm Admin claiming that I am self promoting, because I am not selling my photos even though 500px says I am. I don't have it set up for that. I just want to share this angle with you, so you can ponder a different point of view. Now, don't get me wrong, I also have a very nice bridge shot that is straight down the bridge. Every scene is different ... every scene deserves to be worked.
http://500px.com/photo/75311187/by-way-of-conveyor-&-train-by-sandra-nightski?from=user_library
Can you imagine how I would have missed the shot by shooting down the conveyor belt? I have an email that I give out to anyone here that asks and I would be happy to email you that shot if you would like to see the difference.
Jul 31, 2014 13:10:09 #
Nightski wrote:
Victor, will you be going back to this place? If s... (show quote)
Thank you 2x for the insight and also for getting me to hopefully stop settling for one shot/one angle. Much appreciated.
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