High Diver

[Rick Waldroup]

 

[SteveEllis]

Cracking shot, I really like this. My only criticism is I'm finding the structure to the left distracting.

But still, a lovely shot.

 

[just x joey]

really nice shot.

 

[Trenton Romulox]

I don't find the structure to the left that distracting at all, I think it adds to the shot as it really gives a good scale to judge the person's size on.

 

[Rick Waldroup]

Yep Steve, whenever I show this to anyone, the structure on the left always comes up. Some like it, a lot of people don't. It is a very large lightpole.

Thanks for the feedback. It is interesting to see what other people think about the shot.

 

[Rick Waldroup]

Thanks Trenton and Joey. You guys posted while I was writing my response to Steve.

Yes, I feel that the lightpole helps give scale to the shot, but there are a lot of people who disagree.

 

[lifeafter2am]

Great angle, great composition! Awesome shot!

 

[just x joey]

i vote that the post adds to the photo.

 

[ryankam]

this is a really nice shot. the silhouettes are great. how high up is that by the way?

 

[Jeff Canes]

i don't like the pole, the rest grate

 

[Rick Waldroup]

this is a really nice shot. the silhouettes are great. how high up is that by the way?

I'm not quite sure. It is not nearly as high as it looks. I shot this with a wide angle lens which tends to distort the distance a bit. I also got very close to the pole which also makes it appear bigger than it really is.

If I was guessing, I would say maybe 30-40 feet? I am terrible at estimating distance though.

This shot pretty much came out the way I envisioned it. I knew I would be converting it to B&W, as I do most of the stuff I shoot. These guys had just started their performance when a really bad storm started moving in. I mean this storm moved in fast. By the time the diver climbed to the top, a slight rain started to fall and I got myself in posiition to shoot it. By the time he hit the tank below, the rain started coming down and the divers were through for the day.

Thanks for the kind words.

 

[Rick Waldroup]

i don't like the pole, the rest grate

Thanks Jeff. I think most of the people I show this to, do not like the pole. I tried several different crops, and to me, without the pole, it looked weird.

My intentions were to shoot one with the lightpole and one without, but I never had the chance because of the storm. :x

 

[abraxas]

Great shot- I like the diagonal line going this way and that way.

 

[dpolston]

Ummm... his arms weren't in the correct position.

<ppfftt> What am I saying?!? Great capture. I think the pole on the left adds character to the shot. I don't think you could've framed this any different unless you were in the pool!

 

[Rick Waldroup]

Thanks for the kind words, everyone.

David, are his arms really out of position?

I have no clue as I know absolutely nothing about diving. :er: