Reflections -- Not What you Think!

D-B-J · Sep 15, 2014

ORRRR... maybe it was. Ha!

The original plan for tonight was to photograph my mother and the pups, then the sunset, then relax. However, we got to Jamestown late, I barely had time to photograph my mother before the sun went down, and I wasn't able to get any proper sunset pictures. On our way back I suggested we stop in town so I could take a few frames of the Newport Bridge. It was a beautiful and clear night, perfect for capturing the bridge. For me, the reflections on the water are really what brings this image all together.
Nikon D800
Nikon 85mm 1.8G
Natural light

Reflections by f_one_eight, on Flickr

Comments and Critiques please!
Jake

frommrstomommy · Sep 15, 2014

It feels slanted just slightly or something.. I wish there were a bit more space at the bottom and less at the top I think but its really a nice capture overall!

pthrift · Sep 15, 2014

I like it. I disagree about less bottom more top- I wouldn't like it as well if it cut the reflection off.

Nicely captured

Desi · Sep 15, 2014

Cool shot. Lots of abstract possibilities as well, I think, without the bridge tying you to reality.

Thanks for the ideas!

frommrstomommy · Sep 16, 2014

pthrift said:
I like it. I disagree about less bottom more top- I wouldn't like it as well if it cut the reflection off.

Nicely captured

You quoted me backwards

lol I said the opposite.

annamaria · Sep 16, 2014

frommrstomommy said:
It feels slanted just slightly or something.. I wish there were a bit more space at the bottom and less at the top I think but its really a nice capture overall!

What she said ^^^

pthrift · Sep 16, 2014

frommrstomommy said:
You quoted me backwards lol I said the opposite.

You know, that's what happens when you're half asleep reading!

So with that in mind; apparently we agree

sscarmack · Sep 16, 2014

Very nice. I was hoping all the lights on the bridge were strobes

D-B-J · Sep 16, 2014

sscarmack said:
Very nice. I was hoping all the lights on the bridge were strobes

Wouldn't that have been cool...

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D-B-J · Sep 16, 2014

frommrstomommy said:
It feels slanted just slightly or something.. I wish there were a bit more space at the bottom and less at the top I think but its really a nice capture overall!

I think that's because the bridge is higher on the left side--as the camera was perfectly level and so is the horizon. So it was a "choose one piece to make level, cause you can't have both!" Type situation. Lemme go and re edit and see how it looks if I level the bridge out.

Jake

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frommrstomommy · Sep 16, 2014

I would maybe try leveling it off of the (sorry for my lack of technical terms regarding the bridge lol) big pole things supporting the bridge. The big black things. I think I'm making it worse. I hope you know what the heck I am even saying. I need more sleep. lol

D-B-J · Sep 16, 2014

frommrstomommy said:
I would maybe try leveling it off of the (sorry for my lack of technical terms regarding the bridge lol) big pole things supporting the bridge. The big black things. I think I'm making it worse. I hope you know what the heck I am even saying. I need more sleep. lol

Makes sense. I'll rework it, you nap. [emoji106]

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D-B-J · Sep 16, 2014

frommrstomommy said:
I would maybe try leveling it off of the (sorry for my lack of technical terms regarding the bridge lol) big pole things supporting the bridge. The big black things. I think I'm making it worse. I hope you know what the heck I am even saying. I need more sleep. lol

The piers? I don't know if that's the right term. Anyway, I updated the original post with a straightened version--it looks better. Good call!