Los Angeles

[SUPERSTEVE9219]

Well I just started to get back into photography, I took a few photos of LA yesterday and some of these are back from August and July, just wanted some feedback on them.

They are all here at this link - Zenfolio | Steven Vargas | Los Angeles, CA
my flickr is here but the quality isn't as good - Flickr: SUPERSTEVE9219's Photostream

 

[SUPERSTEVE9219]

Ok ill post them here, but they are better quality on my site, and these are darker for some reason.
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[pbelarge]

Steve
Nice shots.
I have not been out to LA in about a year. I am planning a trip for this fall.

P.S.
I don't see any traffic on the road shots.

 

[SUPERSTEVE9219]

Thanks, I took the pictures of the freeway from Elysian Park, but I don't plan on going back there, it in a sketchy area.

 

[Storky1980]

I love Griffith Observatory, not so much for the sciency stuff, just because its a cool place with awesome views, your black & white pic there rocks

 

[HoboSyke]

I like pic 2 the best, thanks for sharing.. You should number the images.

 

[SUPERSTEVE9219]

numbered them

 

[TitaniumBarbell]

My favorite is the 3rd!

 

[Sebastian Riel Ph.]

For #6 why would capture this ? I can't remember if this comes with windows wallpapers hmm.

 

[bigtwinky]

For #6 why would capture this ?

Lines, geometry and making them somewhat abstract is a photography style. Sometimes, capturing the detail of things and not just the entire thing itself (as 80% of people do) is an interesting challenge

Its a great image IMO

 

[SUPERSTEVE9219]

For #6 why would capture this ?

Lines, geometry and making them somewhat abstract is a photography style. Sometimes, capturing the detail of things and not just the entire thing itself (as 80% of people do) is an interesting challenge

Its a great image IMO

Yea, I just thought it was interesting, I couldn't really get a full capture of the building that I was happy with so I tried doing something more abstract.

Thanks for the comments

 

[bigtwinky]

I often find that when I'm trying to pull off an image that is about lines and shapes, it often works better in black and white, and with a slight contrast adjustment.

Helps the viewers eye really focus on the lines and shapes in the image and not be distracted by any colour

 

[matic08]

I really like 3 and 4, I'm a big fan of night shots and I love the freeway shot into the city. I'm feeling inspired, thanks!

 

[Doug Solis]

Love your B/W, excellent composition. It really looks like it could be marketable. I like your second version of Dodger Stadium exit the best. I think the focus is better and you captured more of the blue hour, and the crop looks better too. Love the star burst.