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I wonder if this image "resonates" with anyone?
--Warren
posted by Warren T. at 8:31 AM
8 comments
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
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8 Comments:
I think I see and like the direction you were going with this, Warren.
The fact that the lock is out of the plane of focus, but bright-colored and close", bothers me, though. I'm wondering if it wouldn't have looked better reversed, with the lock in sharp focus and the PUSH sign possibly a litte out-of-focus.
One of the things I learned at a workshop about these kinds of situations (but rarely remember to do!) is to try several shots - in this case, one like the way you did it here, one with the lock in sharp focus, etc
Other than the focus thing, I like the lines, colors, and textures. Also, is there some symbolism in having the Push "access plate" and the "no access" lock juxtaposed? :-)
-- SteveR
Steve,
Thanks for all your thoughtful comments, and your generosity in giving your opinions and ideas. I, and I'm sure everyone here, really appreciate it.
For this image, I was a bit fixated about having the PUSH sign as the point of focus. So I was working with the depth of field to get the "locked" lock to look the way I wanted it. In retrospect, I agree with you that I should have taken an alternate shot with the reversed focus points, just to see how it would work out.
Now that I examine this image more, perhaps the fact that the "locked" lock is in a position of dominance in the composition, perhaps it should have been the point of focus as well.
Thinking through the possiblities in my mind, I'm not sure if I wouldn't still prefer the image as it appears here.
Yes, I was going for some symbolism with the juxtaposed features in the image.
The rusty gate reminded Eric and me of your rusty pipe picture. Eric took tons of angles of the rusty gate and doorway. I just took this one picture.
--Warren
By the way, I didn't mean to single out Steve and ignore everyone else who has been actively participating!
Pat, I know how busy you are, so thanks for all your comments too! Now that you've been here a while, how about posting some pictures?
Eric, thanks for all your enthusiasm and for all your picture posts.
We're closing in on 400 pictures posted. Can you believe it?
It's been a real fun ride. Thanks everyone!
--Warren
"...The rusty gate reminded Eric and me of your rusty pipe picture..."
I'm glad I've had a rusty influence on you guys!
BTW, I was inspired by Carl Root's "Rust & Paint" sub-gallery on Photo.net : http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=263026
His complete online portfolio at PHoto.net is at: http://www.photo.net/photos/root
(it may take a LONG time to load - but worthwhile taking a look)
Best regards, SteveR
Hey Eric, ya got any rusty gate shots worth posting? :)
--WT
Steve, thanks for the Carl Root links, very nice stuff. I've always liked the color of rust :)
--WT
Sorry, man. No rusty gate shots on this end.
As it turned out, Gail and I were in the Chinatown/North Beach area again this weekend. I had my Nikon F3HP with me, and I wanted to finish the roll of B&W from last weekend with Eric. I went back to this gate to take some more version of this shot. When I got there, someone had removed the padlock (!). Oh well, it was not to be.
Well, there was plenty of other stuff to shoot. I'll get the roll processed soon and post a few more from this neighborhood.
I was also carrying the Sony DSC-P72 P&S with me, and I'll post a few that I got from that camera in Chinatown.
--WT
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