Bitter Jeweler
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In my never ending attempt to be humorous, here are two images of the old, out of business West End Laundry (thus "Washed Out" ). I spent quite a bit of time around this old building and shot a bunch of pics. Here are what I feel are the strongest. These were shot in the late afternoon. I really love this sign, and I want to go back closer to sunset and see how it effects the color. And also see if the telephone pole shadow will get out of the way
(Shutter Speed):1/80Sec., (Aperture Value): F5.6, ISO: 400, Lens: 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, Focal Length: 25.0 mm
I see a strong composition of lines and shape. I think the curve at the bottom helps balance and soften the strong diagonal. I also like the layering. I should have used a smaller aperature to bring everything in focus better. I was also having trouble with my really cheap, too short of a tripod, that couldn't handle the weight of th camera. I want to go back and try again for crisper detail. Would this be better if I did some PP Lens Correction? HERE is another view from the other side, facing the sun, if you would like to see.
Next up is a painterly close up.
(Shutter Speed):1/200Sec., (Aperture Value): F5.6, ISO: 400, Lens: 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, Focal Length: 250.0 mm
I fell in love with the colors here. I know it is strongly vertical, but I think the short diagonals help keep your eye in the frame. While I was concerned about the division of this image in half, I do think it works with the sharp contrast of color, and there is enough blue and orange on the opposing sides to pull this off. Do you agree or disagree?
Continuing on working with lines and composition...
The West Side Market
(Shutter Speed):1/4000, (Aperture Value): F3.5, ISO: 800 (WTH?:er, Lens: 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Look at all those freakin' rectangles! That's what struck me on this building. I think that the curved lines above, the angle and verticals below hold the viewers interest. hopefully long enough to recognize the repetition of a single shape. I thought the lighting was great too. This side of the building would have been in shadow, but was softly lit from another building behind me.
Would love to hear what you think,
David
(Shutter Speed):1/80Sec., (Aperture Value): F5.6, ISO: 400, Lens: 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, Focal Length: 25.0 mm
I see a strong composition of lines and shape. I think the curve at the bottom helps balance and soften the strong diagonal. I also like the layering. I should have used a smaller aperature to bring everything in focus better. I was also having trouble with my really cheap, too short of a tripod, that couldn't handle the weight of th camera. I want to go back and try again for crisper detail. Would this be better if I did some PP Lens Correction? HERE is another view from the other side, facing the sun, if you would like to see.
Next up is a painterly close up.
(Shutter Speed):1/200Sec., (Aperture Value): F5.6, ISO: 400, Lens: 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, Focal Length: 250.0 mm
I fell in love with the colors here. I know it is strongly vertical, but I think the short diagonals help keep your eye in the frame. While I was concerned about the division of this image in half, I do think it works with the sharp contrast of color, and there is enough blue and orange on the opposing sides to pull this off. Do you agree or disagree?
Continuing on working with lines and composition...
The West Side Market
(Shutter Speed):1/4000, (Aperture Value): F3.5, ISO: 800 (WTH?:er, Lens: 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Look at all those freakin' rectangles! That's what struck me on this building. I think that the curved lines above, the angle and verticals below hold the viewers interest. hopefully long enough to recognize the repetition of a single shape. I thought the lighting was great too. This side of the building would have been in shadow, but was softly lit from another building behind me.
Would love to hear what you think,
David