Does this pic amount to anything? C&C

[stinkybritches]

This is just some parts I had on my workbench in the garage. The lighting is coming through the window next to the bench. Is there anything here worth looking at?

 

[Enem178]

I think its all in the eye of the beholder. Some might like it and some wont see anything special. I for one think it's an interesting pic tho. I think Mono might look better. Mind if I convert it?

 

[stinkybritches]

Yes you may convert it.

 

[Enem178]

Not like i'm a pro at mono photography, but I personally like this one better . I just sharpened it up a bit and played with the contrast. What do you think?

 

[Mgw189]

I actually like the color version better.

 

[Enem178]

Yeah, i'm sure there are a few that will agree with you, I think the b/w gives it a bit more pop.

 

[stinkybritches]

I like the b/w but it would probably look better if the conversion was done before I did everything that I did to the pic. Here is the original if you would like to see if it makes a difference.

 

[Enem178]

Yeah your right it did make a difference IMO. What do you think? I like this one best.

 

[stinkybritches]

The second one looks better to me.

 

[AlexColeman]

Neither are astounding, but they are nice tries.

 

[Enem178]

Appreciate it, enlighten us and show us how it's done. This was my first attempt so any help is welcomed.

 

[Defy]

i personally would like to see more of the engine block or cylinder head, at least i think that's what it is.

 

[rufus5150]

Definitely needs more of the subject. The context within the background is nice, and you could retain that and have more subject by nixing some of the negative space on the right side of the image (it's useless in this image, really).

 

[manaheim]

It was interesting enough to make me stare at it a bit, but it feels like it was a good idea that just missed slightly.

 

[stinkybritches]

Definitely needs more of the subject. The context within the background is nice, and you could retain that and have more subject by nixing some of the negative space on the right side of the image (it's useless in this image, really).

I tried a few shots that had more of the cylinder and less background but I didn't really like what I ended up with. I'll give it another try.

...a good idea that just missed slightly.

That's the story of my life.