rusting away
May 30, 2016 12:22:45 #
May 30, 2016 12:33:14 #
Frank2013
Loc: San Antonio, TX. & Milwaukee, WI.
randomeyes wrote:
Can't help with year....good find, good capture.'37 (?) chev found in bush
May 30, 2016 16:29:11 #
randomeyes wrote:
'37 (?) chev found in bush
Nice find! Locating an old vehicle is an open area instead of a lot or someone's yard is such a treasure! I hope you got lots of angles (especially including two steps to the right/front and also head-on) and do lots of experiments in both color and monochrome. The weeds behind are not that great so missing more of them won't hurt a thing, but the weeds in the front are kinda classy. Would you share how you processed this one? I think there are worthy conversations to be had about processing images of these vehicles. You haven't gone too far with it like some that I've seen, it is always a balancing act but a fun one. Thanks for sharing.
May 30, 2016 16:37:45 #
The sort-of monochrome setting really compliments the colors and lines of the vehicle. Bonus points for the open door, deep shadowed interior, and for us having to work through the "classy" (Minnie - so delightful!) weeds to discover its charm. I like this a lot. My only preference is I'd like to see a bit more of the setting - unless there are nearby distracting elements you were avoiding.
May 30, 2016 17:19:15 #
minniev wrote:
Nice find! Locating an old vehicle is an open area... (show quote)
It was found in a small field surrounded by woods, minimal processing, a little sharpening and
a small crop, bottom and top. Remember all the sliders in PS go back, besides going forward.
I backed off the aqua on the car, I found it overpowering.
May 31, 2016 10:24:17 #
Mark7829
Loc: Calfornia
Yes nice but... The sun is directly behind you. In that direction is will give you a flat image. I would have moved to the right to pick up some shadow detail. I realize that when we find such an image, we want to capture all of it as in the whole car, the whole building the whole everything but this does not always render the best image with impact. It is not imitate as in a closer perspective. I would have gone in and captured just part of the car, such as down low and in front. I would have shot more of the rust and up close. That open door is inviting for a number of different perspectives. Perhaps even gone inside and shot through the windows for another. I can think of 100 shots that could be taken and might have pulled out a fisheye lens for even more.
May 31, 2016 11:26:35 #
What makes you think I didn't take any other shots. Is this what you mean?
May 31, 2016 11:55:43 #
Mark7829
Loc: Calfornia
randomeyes wrote:
What makes you think I didn't take any other shots. Is this what you mean?
Yes and no. Yes it is closer and you can see rust (nice) but I don't see a composition (focal point) unique angle, perspective or other impacts through the use of light. Rust btw has wonderful color and texture. Note, this is just my opinion.
May 31, 2016 12:41:05 #
Mark7829 wrote:
Yes and no. Yes it is closer and you can see rust (nice) but I don't see a composition (focal point) unique angle, perspective or other impacts through the use of light. Rust btw has wonderful color and texture. Note, this is just my opinion.
Believe me you would not have gone inside the wreck, a very large hornets nest (not wasps) hornets!! The little green guys with bad temperament.
Thanks.
May 31, 2016 13:13:27 #
Mark7829
Loc: Calfornia
randomeyes wrote:
Believe me you would not have gone inside the wreck, a very large hornets nest (not wasps) hornets!! The little green guys with bad temperament.
Thanks.
Thanks.
No doubt photography has its harzards
May 31, 2016 16:50:37 #
Including the weeds in the foreground gives information about location; but to me the weeds are a distraction from the real interest which is that rusting hulk. I might have been tempted to forego the weeds and get some close up shots of the cars details. Then again, there are hundreds of shots around of rusting hulks and by including the weeds, you do get a perspective on the surroundings that a close shot would not give you. Toss up to me. Good image.
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.