Friday, December 21, 2007
Two Towers
The title has always been "Two Towers" and that was in non suspect times. I hope this is not getting too long. It looks like a this pace it could lead me well into 2008!
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One wonders what was being marked off with the chalk scoreboard. Shopping days till Christmas?
The plant, nominally a distraction, does a good job at fixing the scale. I can't say that the subject matter appeals to me (but then, I take pictures of repurposed trailers, so that's not much of a comment). The tonal treatment is obviously excellent.
I'm sort of standing there in a suit with a clipboard, thinking 'not much that can be salvaged here'. I guess to that extent I'm involved, but repulsed is probably more like it.
In contrast with previous shots in the series, I look at this as (almost) purely aesthetic: I'm not particularly exercised as to former use although the taps bring one down to earth a bit. In that respect the strong interplay of dark and light are diminished slightly by the inclusion of sky and the gap: on the other hand, the picture might have been too bland without the reminders of reality.
My final take is that a step to the right to close the gap could have made it even stronger.
I find that I like the seperation of the 'towering' tanks, but the little spot of highlight at the bottom center edge is troublesome for me. But that is a niggling detail as the textures of the tanks are awsome. Very nice! A ton of textured atmosphere.
This does not fit in with others of the series due to its lack of intimacy. This is not a criticism in itself though. On its own this is well presented. The contrast is well captured and controlled. The tiny details add extra interest to the proceedings. Those taps along the centre really need to be brought out so much more and the plant-life bottom left calmed down just as much.
I think akikana has hit the mark. It's a great photo, but it doesn't fit in the series.
I think I'd be tempted to crop out the bit of plant life. Doing so would let the chalk marks do a bit more talking.
There is a chap on MFT (Ferd Berfle) who used to 'specialise' in silos.
This is a fine pair with the lighting producing those lovely long shadows that enhance the rivets, ironmongery and texture.
I am curious about the tally on the left, the number of girls kissed behind the silo.........??
Oh I forgot to say that I haven't looked at your images one after the other to see them as a series.
Have you posted them in the order you intend them to be viewed?
Perhaps I'll put them in a folder and view them in sequence.
Thanks all for the comments and differing points of view.
The pictures are not presented here in the right order. I should setup a gallery on my web site where I could put them is a certain order.
There is at least one that is coming that I think should be first. And another one too...
When I'll have what I think is the complete series I'll think of the order :-)
There is quite a way to go, though.
This is beautiful and dramatic tonally, and the textures are wonderful -- which seems odd to say since the subjects are not attractive at all. Amazing what light can do.
I think the plants distract more than help by adding scale, but perhaps just toning them down would do the trick. The chalk marks are a nice bonus. I also wonder what they were counting.
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The plant, nominally a distraction, does a good job at fixing the scale. I can't say that the subject matter appeals to me (but then, I take pictures of repurposed trailers, so that's not much of a comment). The tonal treatment is obviously excellent.
I'm sort of standing there in a suit with a clipboard, thinking 'not much that can be salvaged here'. I guess to that extent I'm involved, but repulsed is probably more like it.
My final take is that a step to the right to close the gap could have made it even stronger.
I think I'd be tempted to crop out the bit of plant life. Doing so would let the chalk marks do a bit more talking.
This is a fine pair with the lighting producing those lovely long shadows that enhance the rivets, ironmongery and texture.
I am curious about the tally on the left, the number of girls kissed behind the silo.........??
Have you posted them in the order you intend them to be viewed?
Perhaps I'll put them in a folder and view them in sequence.
The pictures are not presented here in the right order. I should setup a gallery on my web site where I could put them is a certain order.
There is at least one that is coming that I think should be first. And another one too...
When I'll have what I think is the complete series I'll think of the order :-)
There is quite a way to go, though.
I think the plants distract more than help by adding scale, but perhaps just toning them down would do the trick. The chalk marks are a nice bonus. I also wonder what they were counting.