Bridge over Depoe Harbor: I loved this picture of the harbor entrance with the bridge in the backround. Tried to get rid of the wires but was not sucessful. Decided it had merit anyway!

judy juul Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

I loved this picture of the harbor entrance with the bridge in the backround. Tried to get rid of the wires but was not sucessful. Decided it had merit anyway!

notnoBuddha

Bridges can have an allure to them - nice colors and reflection. Wires can be a problem - do you do Photoshop or a like program? Some at times also like to get closer - maybe make the top of the brige, the top of the picture; or shoot from underneath looking out. Lots of different angles one can try. Thanks for shsring.

rocco_7155 Loc: Connecticut/Louisiana

Psychologist tell us that we are drawn visually to Bridges, Tunnels, Doors, and Windows. The theory is that we psychologically attempt to enter these portals and mentally place ourselves in the photo.
Food for thought when we're looking for photo subjects

notnoBuddha

rocco_7155 wrote:

Psychologist tell us that we are drawn visually to Bridges, Tunnels, Doors, and Windows. The theory is that we psychologically attempt to enter these portals and mentally place ourselves in the photo.
Food for thought when we're looking for photo subjects

Many psychologists are nuts - but that don't mean they are always wrong.

judy juul Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

I wouldn't mind returning to Depoe Bay-I guess, in this situation, the shrinks might just be right!

chapjohn Loc: Tigard, Oregon

Next time I am there I will try to get the picture from that corner of the ramp that faces the bridge.

Kindavacant

To get rid of the wires you could use 'Dust' remover in DX Optics PRO (provided your camera is supported, 30 day free trial) or the 'Healing' wand/brush, whatever in Photoshop, or the clone tool in PS.

Not sure if GIMP has a way, clone probably somewhere.

PS Elements has a heal brush also and is priced nicely.

Used the 'Dust' tool in DXOptics real quick as an example. Kind of annoying to use but works well.

Kindavacant

After a little thought and a couple beers:

PS or PS Elements Heal Brush is far better to erase unwanted 'distractions' then DxOptics Pro 'Dust' mode.

The reason is, DX 'Dust' is for just that, tiny dust marks, it's a mini version of the Healing Brush and works great for small spots. DX is an awesome program and your picture and wires just happened to work with the 'Dust' removal tool.

'Dust' however is far too limited in use compared to the PS/Elements Heal Brush. A strand of grass over a Deer face for example, 'Dust' ruins the whole photo while the Heal Brush makes the annoying strand dissapear.

That said, look into PS Elements for all your wire/grass/whatever erasing needs. Works with dust marks also. :)

gessman Loc: Colorado

rocco_7155 wrote:

Psychologist tell us that we are drawn visually to Bridges, Tunnels, Doors, and Windows. The theory is that we psychologically attempt to enter these portals and mentally place ourselves in the photo.
Food for thought when we're looking for photo subjects

hmmmm. That would seem to put a whole new light on "street photography," eh?

jenny Loc: in hiding:)

when are we going to get real? Poles,wires etc. are
as much a part of modern life as the bridges and
buildings and everything else people have built or
added to the environment. Erasing them from a wild
nature scene makes sense. But as with anything else
we can do with digi-photography and its post-processing,
just because we can, do we always really need to?

lorimain

The bridge is a communication from one side of the river to the other. So are the wires. To my way of thinking, you could use some of the suggestions given. Personally, they are a historical view of the area as it was and they do not detract from the photo. The people in the foreground add life and dimension to the photo. Good for you.

judy juul Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

Thanks!

ln4jc Loc: high desert california

jenny wrote:

when are we going to get real? Poles,wires etc. are
as much a part of modern life as the bridges and
buildings and everything else people have built or
added to the environment. Erasing them from a wild
nature scene makes sense. But as with anything else
we can do with digi-photography and its post-processing,
just because we can, do we always really need to?

Jenny's right on, love this shot; wires and all. Why make what is not out of what is.
This photo popped out at me ...fishing any one? Thanks.

tilde531 Loc: Seaford Delaware

rocco_7155 wrote:

Psychologist tell us that we are drawn visually to Bridges, Tunnels, Doors, and Windows. The theory is that we psychologically attempt to enter these portals and mentally place ourselves in the photo.
Food for thought when we're looking for photo subjects

Pretty sure that they've got that right... at least it describes me pretty well anyway!

tilde531 Loc: Seaford Delaware

judy juul wrote:

I loved this picture of the harbor entrance with the bridge in the backround. Tried to get rid of the wires but was not sucessful. Decided it had merit anyway!

I think it's great without the removal of wires, etc.
If you were to enter it in some contest or have it "judged", then perhaps I would suggest it... but otherwise, it's a realistic, well composed, interesting, true representation of a real place!

"As is"... is perfection under those circumstances. Don't you think!?