Small town sign

[terri]

Here is something recent. We were driving through NW Alabama after a few days of heavy rain, not having many photo ops. I jumped out of the car for this one. It was a narrow sidewalk and I did my best to cut out the telephone wires, sitting on the sidewalk shooting straight up. I wanted the building distortion. How distracting are the wires? There was nothing I could do with the parking lot across the street. :? Is the image too cluttered?

Also, this is looking kind of dark on my screen. The print shows better shadow detail.

Kodak HIE, 20mm lens.

 

[danalec99]

Wow....thats classy! :thumbsup:

How did you do the border??

 

[terri]

Oh, that's from printing "full bleed", no cropping was done in the darkroom and it's actually shadow. I've always dug that effect.

 

[danalec99]

I'm not well versed in photography as you are, but IMO that image is a keeper!

 

[Digital Matt]

That's an excellent shot Terri. I love the bleeded border effect. Did you do any burning around the edges? Great job

 

[terri]

Thanks Matt!! My husband printed this one for me (I'm in week 2 of darkroom class ) and yes, he did a little bit of burning at the edges but not much. He spent more time around the sign.

Funny thing is that the negative looks virtually like this, and I thought this image had potential just from how it looked on the contact sheet. HIE can give you some sweet surprises at times.

 

[katileka]

I think with the border the telephone wires are a lot less noticable. I like the photo. I feel like I'm traveling back in time.

 

[mentos_007]

wonderfull!!! great composition

 

[Chase]

I really like it!

It does look a little dark on here, but I think it adds something to the mood. Wish we could see the print in person! 8)

 

[terri]

I think with the border the telephone wires are a lot less noticable. I like the photo. I feel like I'm traveling back in time.

Thank you for that. It's hard to be objective about things like that (the phone lines ie: clutter) when it's your own stuff. I appreciate the input.

Chaseypants, just drive on over!

 

[hobbes28]

Feels mighty rustic. Like it a lot.

 

[Chase]

Chaseypants, just drive on over!

Ok, so after I get on Interstate-10 East...then what??

 

[terri]

Chaseypants, just drive on over!

Ok, so after I get on Interstate-10 East...then what??

I'll let you know after about 18 hours or so....stay sharp! There will be an interstate change eventually, and I'd hate for you to miss it.

 

[Chase]

So now I need a wireless Internet connection that will work all of the way there, just so I can keep getting directions while en route??

I'm starting to think this isn't such a good idea... :roll:

 

[Karalee]

That border REALLY suits the whole look and feel. Awesome stuff Terri