Evening Sentinel
Jan 19, 2017 03:15:48 #
At the Great Dorset Steam Fair, late August last year. The three 'old boys' on the left are deep in conversation and the subject will be steam, for sure! Harrison Ford lookalike, complete with slightly bemused vacant expression (which he's doing rather well I think), is gazing into the unknown but, generally, this is typical stuff. Everyone enjoys themselves at GDSF. Hope it doesn't load-up too dark on UHH. Let me know your thoughts on this sort of night photography - I found it quite difficult, mainly due to people getting in the way!
Jan 19, 2017 08:21:04 #
I really like the contrasts of sharp and soft, and the rich colors. The men in their huddle is cool, not sure Harrison is doing much for me. Did you take any showing more of the steam plume?
I'm not really getting a sense of place - of the event. I imagine a series would help with that. For a single shot, the interest and impact is relatively small for me, though as I said there are elements that I find very appealing.
I'm not really getting a sense of place - of the event. I imagine a series would help with that. For a single shot, the interest and impact is relatively small for me, though as I said there are elements that I find very appealing.
Jan 19, 2017 10:07:06 #
HF wasn't going to move any time soon, so he had to stay. Take your point about the steam Linda, but it was a whisper. I do have some that give more of the feeling you're after. I'll look them out. I particularly like the portrait shadow on the bus - from the old boy with his back to us. Didn't see it at the time though!
Jan 19, 2017 12:02:43 #
magnetoman wrote:
I missed it. Cool!...I particularly like the portrait shadow on the bus - from the old boy with his back to us. Didn't see it at the time though!
Jan 19, 2017 13:47:00 #
A good exposure considering the difficulties. I'm surprised there isn't more movement blur considering the 1/2 sec exposure.
Jan 19, 2017 14:00:37 #
R.G. wrote:
A good exposure considering the difficulties. I'm surprised there isn't more movement blur considering the 1/2 sec exposure.
Ah, nothing happens too quickly at the GDSF RG! Thanks for looking-in.
Jan 20, 2017 08:42:52 #
I love this photo!!! Love the lighting. Love the composition. Love the colors. Love the contrast between the main subject and what we know is happening in the background. The artist is showing the "good old days," a slower time, with old geezers actually talking to each other, one examining the oldie bus, perhaps in thought, perhaps wistful, of yesteryear, much to the distinction of the excitement that we can imagine is taking place elsewhere, with youngsters on wild rides, people on cell phones, etc.
Jan 20, 2017 10:19:38 #
ediesaul wrote:
I love this photo!!! Love the lighting. Love the... (show quote)
Well you certainly got the feel of it Edie, your description is spot-on!
Very pleased you like it and many thanks for commenting.
Jan 20, 2017 20:51:31 #
magnetoman wrote:
At the Great Dorset Steam Fair, late August last y... (show quote)
I've never seen a steam bus before. I like the scene in general and the steam shooting out of the top is a fantastic detail.
Erich
Jan 21, 2017 03:27:48 #
ebrunner wrote:
I've never seen a steam bus before. I like the scene in general and the steam shooting out of the top is a fantastic detail.
Erich
Erich
Don't see many of them Erich but Sentinel made some pretty steam wagons. Thanks for commenting.
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