Cemetery
May 6, 2016 19:40:55 #
A Yakama National tribal cemetery. I am not able to get any closer than this, but I have always been drawn to the setting and the numbers of personal mementos and tributes, which I've attempted to feature here.
Would appreciate any feedback regarding composition and processing. Thanks so much.
http://www.yakamanation-nsn.gov/
Would appreciate any feedback regarding composition and processing. Thanks so much.
http://www.yakamanation-nsn.gov/
May 6, 2016 20:37:26 #
Both are really nice, Linda. The striking clouds offer a nice touch here, with the monuments figuratively reaching for the sky. Nice mood setters, too. Something wrong about a bright sunny sky and a cemetery.
Both are well balanced, the frame filled with the markers border to border. I like the first shot slightly better, but am intrigued to think about a shot done lying on the grass with the markers and monuments really towering up. As you can't get closer, ain't gonna happen, but I still think about what it might look like.
Overall, a nice job on both!
Both are well balanced, the frame filled with the markers border to border. I like the first shot slightly better, but am intrigued to think about a shot done lying on the grass with the markers and monuments really towering up. As you can't get closer, ain't gonna happen, but I still think about what it might look like.
Overall, a nice job on both!
May 6, 2016 21:42:23 #
Hi Linda, While the first is well balanced, the stones sure don't seem to be. It is a wild image and my first thought was a city-scape on a river after a horrendous earthquake.
May 6, 2016 22:43:11 #
Like the subject matter and composition works for me. Processing wise whatever filters etc you used has produced an unreal look which is not unpleasant but no longer does it look like a cemetery or indeed a form of tribute even. If you pushed it to look like this and you like it then its a success, if it's really meant to represent and give the feeling of mementos and memories then I'm of the opinion probably more of the original snap should show through.
May 7, 2016 06:22:30 #
I like the first one better, and I think it's because I like the way the gravestones break the horizon. It seems to have an other-worldly look to it.
In the second one I find the OOF background a bit distracting. It wouldn't be too bad if there weren't any details in the background, but the snow leads the eye there, and all there is to see there is OOF details.
In the second one I find the OOF background a bit distracting. It wouldn't be too bad if there weren't any details in the background, but the snow leads the eye there, and all there is to see there is OOF details.
May 7, 2016 07:51:07 #
Thank you all! I very much appreciate your time, comments and suggestions.
May 7, 2016 09:48:05 #
Mark7829
Loc: Calfornia
Linda From Maine wrote:
A Yakama National tribal cemetery. I am not able to get any closer than this, but I have always been drawn to the setting and the numbers of personal mementos and tributes, which I've attempted to feature here.
Would appreciate any feedback regarding composition and processing. Thanks so much.
http://www.yakamanation-nsn.gov/
Would appreciate any feedback regarding composition and processing. Thanks so much.
http://www.yakamanation-nsn.gov/
Linda, everything technically is fine. The tonal rage is good. It is balanced, all is in focus, etc. But it is too distant, which you realize and as a result the image lacks intimacy. If you could get closer and have greater freedom, I would have a focal point in the foreground, leading to the other subject matter in the background. Try to avoid eye level perspective as you have. This might be achieved with a telephoto. I am not sure but that would be my next approach if you have not already done so.
I would also write a letter to the tribal nation asking respectfully permission to photograph for a particular project or personal use. Make it clear, it is not for commercial use, and offer to share the photos. The worst thing that could happen is that they say no but if you try, you might be rewarded with an exclusive permit.
May 7, 2016 10:30:31 #
In the first photo, the direction of the clouds gives one the feeling of a passing of time which correlates to the memorial site. The bright sunlight on the stones instills the hope of living on while others are not.
May 7, 2016 16:56:24 #
Gaylord and Mark - thanks so much for your time, suggestions and feedback. Greatly appreciated!
May 7, 2016 17:33:51 #
Linda,
The first image reminded me, immediately, of a post apocalyptic cityscape. Both of these are nicely captured. I like the black and white medium, the sharp focus, tonality. All are well attended to in the final presentation.
--Bob
The first image reminded me, immediately, of a post apocalyptic cityscape. Both of these are nicely captured. I like the black and white medium, the sharp focus, tonality. All are well attended to in the final presentation.
--Bob
Linda From Maine wrote:
A Yakama National tribal cemetery. I am not able to get any closer than this, but I have always been drawn to the setting and the numbers of personal mementos and tributes, which I've attempted to feature here.
Would appreciate any feedback regarding composition and processing. Thanks so much.
http://www.yakamanation-nsn.gov/
Would appreciate any feedback regarding composition and processing. Thanks so much.
http://www.yakamanation-nsn.gov/
May 7, 2016 18:41:51 #
rmalarz wrote:
Linda,
The first image reminded me, immediately, of a post apocalyptic cityscape. Both of these are nicely captured. I like the black and white medium, the sharp focus, tonality. All are well attended to in the final presentation.
--Bob
The first image reminded me, immediately, of a post apocalyptic cityscape. Both of these are nicely captured. I like the black and white medium, the sharp focus, tonality. All are well attended to in the final presentation.
--Bob
Thank you very kindly, Bob!
May 7, 2016 19:09:45 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
A Yakama National tribal cemetery. I am not able to get any closer than this, but I have always been drawn to the setting and the numbers of personal mementos and tributes, which I've attempted to feature here.
Would appreciate any feedback regarding composition and processing. Thanks so much.
http://www.yakamanation-nsn.gov/
Would appreciate any feedback regarding composition and processing. Thanks so much.
http://www.yakamanation-nsn.gov/
A tribal cemetery! How wonderful! That is fascinating. I like the approach you took on the first, from "low", but the mountains more than make up for it in the second. Both are spooky and processed to fit the scene. I understand why you could not get closer, and you got closer than I ever did. Reminds me of the old lithos from the Bureau of Ethnology archives.
May 7, 2016 20:45:10 #
minniev wrote:
A tribal cemetery! How wonderful! That is fascinating. I like the approach you took on the first, from "low", but the mountains more than make up for it in the second. Both are spooky and processed to fit the scene. I understand why you could not get closer, and you got closer than I ever did. Reminds me of the old lithos from the Bureau of Ethnology archives.
Thanks so much, Minnie!
May 9, 2016 17:50:14 #
I prefer the first picture as the grave stones have a lot more impact as Cemetery is the title, I find that in the second picture they are a bit lost in the mountains behind...
May 9, 2016 17:59:31 #
nanaval wrote:
I prefer the first picture as the grave stones have a lot more impact as Cemetery is the title, I find that in the second picture they are a bit lost in the mountains behind...
Thank you, Val. I very much appreciate your feedback!
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