Walking Bridge... Tried to Salvage it...

[ilovelucydog]

I was on a loooonnnggg walk with Lucy the other day... not in an area where I typically walk and wasn't planning on taking pictures so only had my iPhone. Have I told you how much I love my iPhone. We came across this bridge and I thought it would make a good image. It was such a humid, bright-haze day that the sky and other areas were totally blown. Anyway... I have worked and worked on it and came up with these. I like them... but... I don't always follow the crowd in my likings.

I did go back with my DSLR... but they are now working on that part of the trail so couldn't get to it. I can go back again... but this is what I've got for now. The first one is the original.

I added one more way down the thread. It's the one that I like the most...

[Donald]

I like the potential of it as a B & W. The bridge forms a lovely line and shape and, with the trees, provides contrasting and interesting textures.

[smcconsulting]

It's a great scene and can't wait to see what you come up with the DSLR. I love scenes like this, i rarely shoot people anymore, just landscapes and wildlife. Makes you think on how many kids ran across the bridge chasing butterflies or how many young lovers stopped and stole a kiss in the middle.......

[ktuli]

Mary, err... Lucy... err yeah... (hehe!)

I think the 3rd version is my favorite. I think it has a nice vintage feel to it. I think #2 feels just a touch over-processed for my tastes. I also like the B&W version, but feel like maybe the contrast could use a slight touch in the lighter direction. Those blacks in it are so strong, they seem to over-power other things.

I too am looking forward to the SLR results.

- Bill

[Sahil]

Lucy,
This is good.. But please show me a DSLR & a different PoV!!
And ENOUGH of your iphone shots :P

[ilovelucydog]

Lucy,
This is good.. But please show me a DSLR & a different PoV!!
And ENOUGH of your iphone shots :P

I know. It's just that the walks I go on are so long and I walk so fast that the DSLR bounces back and forth and back and forth. But.... I will... I've been scoping out a few places to get some shots....

[Sahil]

Well maybe, the other Lucy can take care of your DSLR :P
I am sure she is capable enough

[ilovelucydog]

Mary, err... Lucy... err yeah... (hehe!)

I think the 3rd version is my favorite. I think it has a nice vintage feel to it. I think #2 feels just a touch over-processed for my tastes. I also like the B&W version, but feel like maybe the contrast could use a slight touch in the lighter direction. Those blacks in it are so strong, they seem to over-power other things.

I too am looking forward to the SLR results.

- Bill

Thanks, Bill. I didn't post the one I really like. It's much more faded than the vintage one is... kind of washed out etheral looking. The blacks are a bit strong... I'll get drag my other camera out... I guess.

[ilovelucydog]

It's a great scene and can't wait to see what you come up with the DSLR. I love scenes like this, i rarely shoot people anymore, just landscapes and wildlife. Makes you think on how many kids ran across the bridge chasing butterflies or how many young lovers stopped and stole a kiss in the middle.......

I think the trail that the bridge is on runs through a campground... but I'm not sure... I couldn't find the access to it. It is a pretty scene.

[ktuli]

Sounds like you need to order a better camera bag.

- Bill

[MrB]

Mary, I'm sorry to be the odd-one-out, but I actually prefer the misty tranquility of the original scene. The processed versions have lost that - they seem to leap out and bite you on the nose! I think it just needs less of the sky -



Cheers.

Philip

[ilovelucydog]

Sounds like you need to order a better camera bag.

- Bill

I have this bag:

http://products.lowepro.com/product/...e-300,2083.htm

And this strap:

http://www.amazon.com/Straps-Lightwe...0152655&sr=8-2

I think it's a 'Mary' or 'Lucy'... whoever I am problem.

[ilovelucydog]

Mary, I'm sorry to be the odd-one-out, but I actually prefer the misty tranquility of the original scene. The processed versions have lost that - they seem to leap out and bite you on the nose! I think it just needs less of the sky -



Cheers.

Philip

Thanks, Philip. I think, if I can get back on a day that isn't so humid-hazy-bright (it was a weird day) it will be really pretty without much pp.

[ilovelucydog]

Here's the one that I like:

[ilovelucydog]

Well maybe, the other Lucy can take care of your DSLR :P
I am sure she is capable enough

Ha! It's so hot and humid that when I say we're going on a walk she runs upstairs and gets on the bed in protest.

[ilovelucydog]

I like the potential of it as a B & W. The bridge forms a lovely line and shape and, with the trees, provides contrasting and interesting textures.

Thanks, Donald. I posted another B & W of it... I think it works better... but... hey... what do I know?

[Donald]

Thanks, Donald. I posted another B & W of it... I think it works better... but... hey... what do I know?

a) I agree
b) a lot

I think the original capture doesn't give you the optimum starting point (but you acknowledged that in the first post). But if that is a location you can re-visit, then you're ready to go - You've got the composition. All you need to to do is get into the exact same spot and wait for nature to give you the right light.

[ilovelucydog]

a) I agree
b) a lot

I think the original capture doesn't give you the optimum starting point (but you acknowledged that in the first post). But if that is a location you can re-visit, then you're ready to go - You've got the composition. All you need to to do is get into the exact same spot and wait for nature to give you the right light.

Thank you, Donald. Yes, the original is not a good starting point... at all. It's so stormy here today so I'm just playing in CS5.

In that location, I am facing west... toward where the sun would be setting. If it is a clear day, what, in your opinion would be a good time of day? Morning, when the sun would be behind my back or...? The location that I would be standing is somewhat under a canopie of trees. I have a lot to learn about how light affects the photo... but I am sloooowly learning.

[Donald]

If it is a clear day, what, in your opinion would be a good time of day?

I'd want to be there in the very early morning and ready to go just as the sun started to brush the timbers of the bridge. By that time it would be up enough to be hitting those trees in the background and there would be enough contrast between them and the bridge timbers.

[ilovelucydog]

I'd want to be there in the very early morning and ready to go just as the sun started to brush the timbers of the bridge. By that time it would be up enough to be hitting those trees in the background and there would be enough contrast between them and the bridge timbers.

Thank you, Donald.