Grain elevator, two versions: These are two versions of a grain elevator in the little town of Nickerson, Nebraska. Let me know if this type of image is not appropriate for the...

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Dec 31, 2018 17:04:52 #

jackm1943 Loc: Omaha, Nebraska

These are two versions of a grain elevator in the little town of Nickerson, Nebraska. Let me know if this type of image is not appropriate for the Landscape section.

Have a healthy and prosperous New Year.

JackM

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Dec 31, 2018 18:33:11 #

kenievans Loc: Dallas

I like the b&w. I think it gives it a more menacing mood and brings out more of the texture in the metal. I think I would have tried to straighten it some though.

Dec 31, 2018 18:46:24 #

jackm1943 Loc: Omaha, Nebraska

kenievans wrote:

I like the b&w. I think it gives it a more menacing mood and brings out more of the texture in the metal. I think I would have tried to straighten it some though.

Thanks Keni. It's straightened about 95%. When I shoot something that's obviously looking up, I prefer (for better or worse) to not 100% correct the perspective. I actually straightened this one more than usual for me.
JackM

Dec 31, 2018 19:46:50 #

mcmama

I favor the B&W.

Dec 31, 2018 19:55:21 #

AndyH Loc: Massachusetts and New Hampshire

jackm1943 wrote:

The converging verticals add to the image. Great job.

Andy

Jan 1, 2019 00:53:45 #

Dave327 Loc: Duluth, GA. USA

I am the other way - The color - I like the contrast with the blue sky.

Jan 1, 2019 08:15:59 #

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

1. Nice photo--I prefer the black and white because it gives the scene more character for me.

2. I had a discussion here last week about this topic of what makes a landscape, and I learned from the comments that almost anything is a landscape if you choose to call it such. Personally, I’d call I an architecture shot (and a nice one), but per other folks’ comments, yes, it is indeed a landscape. -- John

Jan 1, 2019 13:28:55 #

tommystrat Loc: Bigfork, Montana

The B&W version reminds me of the robot in the movie The Day the Earth Stood Still - Gort

Jan 1, 2019 13:36:32 #

Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA

tommystrat wrote:

The B&W version reminds me of the robot in the movie The Day the Earth Stood Still - Gort

I've seen that movie several times!
About time for it to come back.
I prefer the second image!!
Pat

Jan 2, 2019 05:28:05 #

magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK

I think the b&w rendering suits the subject well - but I wouldn't call it a landscape! The converging verticals do add something. if possible, I'd back-off the crop a bit and not try to straighten (straightening the right hand side has tipped the whole lot to the right). Might also be worth seeing if there's more to be had from the mid-tones contrast. Plenty of potential and an interesting subject.

Jan 2, 2019 11:18:40 #