WWPW Submission Candidate #2
Oct 13, 2014 17:35:54 #
I went to the WWPW (World Wide Photo Walk) in Pillager, Minnesota this year. We had 2 hours to get out and shoot something that we can submit for a winning prize of Scott Kelby Training videos with the value of $249. As I understand it each group that walks gets a prize for the person that the walk leader chooses.
I almost gave up before I even got started. It was windy, bright and sunny, dry, brown, and didn't have much in the way of anything interesting for landscape type shots. I was tired .. the other photographers looked like they were way better than me. To be honest, I always feel pretty insecure when I am around other photographers.
But I took a deep breath, decided just to play with subjects that I never think twice about, and here's one of the ones i cam up with. I will post 3 more threads and leave links to them. I would really like some feedback as I am struggling with which one to submit. I doubt very much I will win anything, because I tracked down the guy that I thought was probably the most creative photographer there .. and I was right. He got an awesome shot. I ended up sitting with him at dinner and had a fun time talking to him. I shared my onion rings with him. :-)
Canon 6D
Sigma 150-500mm F/5-6.3
ISO 400
F/5.0
1/60 second exposure
I almost gave up before I even got started. It was windy, bright and sunny, dry, brown, and didn't have much in the way of anything interesting for landscape type shots. I was tired .. the other photographers looked like they were way better than me. To be honest, I always feel pretty insecure when I am around other photographers.
But I took a deep breath, decided just to play with subjects that I never think twice about, and here's one of the ones i cam up with. I will post 3 more threads and leave links to them. I would really like some feedback as I am struggling with which one to submit. I doubt very much I will win anything, because I tracked down the guy that I thought was probably the most creative photographer there .. and I was right. He got an awesome shot. I ended up sitting with him at dinner and had a fun time talking to him. I shared my onion rings with him. :-)
Canon 6D
Sigma 150-500mm F/5-6.3
ISO 400
F/5.0
1/60 second exposure
Oct 13, 2014 17:43:09 #
Oct 13, 2014 17:45:28 #
Nightski wrote:
I went to the WWPW (World Wide Photo Walk) in Pill... (show quote)
This one would be my choice. It is sharply focused in just the right places, the leading line of wheels has a rhythm in its composition, and is well presented with very nice processing, just enough clarity to jump out but not so much it breaks down the image. Hope you do well.
Oct 13, 2014 17:45:58 #
Oct 13, 2014 18:07:29 #
lighthouse
Loc: No Fixed Abode
First thing I notice - great black and white processing. Very wise artistic decision to take it to mono.
Some images just ooze black and white and this is one.
Great subject. So good it could be part of a film set.
Nice nostalgic photo.
Great DOF. You have nailed that!
All the important parts are in focus (the front of the pic to just behind the hub.)
And all the parts that you want soft are soft, (the distant part of the wheeled tyres and all further away) That is a feature of this lens that you never see mentioned, but I am finding myself increasingly impressed with - it has such wonderful smooth bokeh. Not bad for an el cheapo alternative for the poor people LOL.
This would be my pick.
It is very good.
Some images just ooze black and white and this is one.
Great subject. So good it could be part of a film set.
Nice nostalgic photo.
Great DOF. You have nailed that!
All the important parts are in focus (the front of the pic to just behind the hub.)
And all the parts that you want soft are soft, (the distant part of the wheeled tyres and all further away) That is a feature of this lens that you never see mentioned, but I am finding myself increasingly impressed with - it has such wonderful smooth bokeh. Not bad for an el cheapo alternative for the poor people LOL.
This would be my pick.
It is very good.
Oct 13, 2014 18:13:12 #
I am in agreement with everyone else.
This one has contrasting texture, angles all over the place. Repetition as was earlier mentioned. I might consider loosening up the crop just a little so you don't nip the tires and the big wheel if you have the room.
This one has contrasting texture, angles all over the place. Repetition as was earlier mentioned. I might consider loosening up the crop just a little so you don't nip the tires and the big wheel if you have the room.
Oct 13, 2014 18:17:14 #
I don't .. I had to move furniture that the shop owner had sitting out for sale as it was .. I was worried I would get reprimanded for it, so i just settled for this.
Oct 13, 2014 18:26:21 #
lighthouse wrote:
First thing I notice - great black and white proce... (show quote)
Thank you lighthouse .. I think you've convinced me. LOL :-D
Oct 13, 2014 18:26:54 #
Nightski wrote:
I don't .. I had to move furniture that the shop owner had sitting out for sale as it was .. I was worried I would get reprimanded for it, so i just settled for this.
It is still a great photo.
Oct 13, 2014 18:28:54 #
Country's Mama wrote:
It is still a great photo.
Thanks for the vote of confidence, Judy. :-)
Oct 14, 2014 03:33:10 #
This is a real corker of a shot Sandra, the best of the bunch by far. The DOF control is excellent with the strong pattern of the tyre treads being sharp with the focus gently fading off into the background. The repeating circles pattern adds to a fine composition. My only reservation is that you appear to have applied a graduated sepia colour to the top half while the lower part remains in black/grey tones, I'm not keen on that.
Graham
Graham
Oct 14, 2014 05:47:36 #
I love the detail and contrast you captured in this shot with the tires. Overall well done.
Oct 14, 2014 06:20:10 #
Graham Smith wrote:
This is a real corker of a shot Sandra, the best of the bunch by far. The DOF control is excellent with the strong pattern of the tyre treads being sharp with the focus gently fading off into the background. The repeating circles pattern adds to a fine composition. My only reservation is that you appear to have applied a graduated sepia colour to the top half while the lower part remains in black/grey tones, I'm not keen on that.
Graham
Graham
How the heck did that happen!!! Oh geez ... back to the PP drawing board!!! I'll try again and run it by you Graham .. LOL ... I honestly didn't do that on purpose ... the PP programs play tricks on me you know ..
Oct 14, 2014 06:23:21 #
Nightski wrote:
How the heck did that happen!!! Oh geez ... back to the PP drawing board!!! I'll try again and run it by you Graham .. LOL ... I honestly didn't do that on purpose ... the PP programs play tricks on me you know ..
Get rid of the sepia... you know my feelings on sepia :lol:
Oct 14, 2014 06:24:22 #
Graham Smith wrote:
Get rid of the sepia... you know my feelings on sepia :lol:
I do ...Graham ... honestly ... I didn't do it ... it just snuck up on me :shock:
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