Out of Sight C&C welcomed

[KimC]

Hi! Went on an adventure this past weekend to one of my favorite spots. It was mid-day so I was somewhat displeased with the light. I worked with my mentor today on "making attractive light" from light that my eye found harsh. Interested in your thoughts...

ISO 100; 1/400; F5; 50mm

[Shadowman]

Your treatment of the shadows is what is typically done, let them go black; when photographing during midday. I like the flickers of highlights but surprised you could limit the light tones so much. Did you use flash as well?

[KimC]

Hi John. No, no flash - just the natural light that was coming in on the left side of the image.

Your treatment of the shadows is what is typically done, let them go black; when photographing during midday. I like the flickers of highlights but surprised you could limit the light tones so much. Did you use flash as well?

[Mike Buckley]

I like your use of the light. The adage that harsh light is bad is often true but sometimes it's an advantage. You used the light to your advantage.

[Aeros]

Kim, you tell a classic story with this photo. "The Beauty and the Beast" Like an abandoned garden overgrown with weeds, this regal architectural detail is overgrown with graffiti and garbage. A powerful and masterful handling of the light in PP. Brava!

[bnnrcn]

Hi Kim, nice image I think I saw a shot of yours in the same place before but that one was in color , B&W works nice too.

[Marie Hass]

Dear Kim,

I like the treatment.
very dramatic
grunge in its best clothes.

Marie

[IzzieK]

Very nice shot, Kim...I like it.

[Barbara Ponder]

Lovely shot!

[KimC]

Sorry for the slow response. I retired from Corp America last week (early at 52) -- figuring out what the next chapter will be. Plan to focus on photography for a year and then make some decisions. I had promised myself when I was no longer working at a Corp job we would get a puppy and yesterday, I took a long trip to pick her up. She's a Standard Poodle -- I'll be sharing pictures - she's black so I will have some challenges ;-)

Mike - thanks for your comment. Learned in this session that I have to respect the kind of light I have... and work with it to make whatever subject as attractive as possible. This subject was rather ordinary, but I likes the lines and textures.

Richard - I like images that tell a story of desolation. Credit for PP goes to my mentor...he significantly helped me on this one.

Binnur - this is a newer location. I haven't been able to go back to the one you are thinking as it's gotten a little too creepy/risky for me. Thanks for commenting :-)

Marie - grunge to the max! Thanks for looking and commenting.

Izzie - thanks for always being so kind to comment -- appreciate it.

Barbara - thank you.

[chauncey]

The conversion to B&W is a wise choice when faced with harsh lighting.

[KimC]

Thanks for viewing and commenting. Yes, I def am learning that with the plow horses and now this one.

The conversion to B&W is a wise choice when faced with harsh lighting.

[Otavio]

Hello, Kim. I liked the way you used the light here. Although not under the most proper time of the day, you managed to nail a very good result, IMO. Well done!

[KimC]

Thank you Otavio for taking the time to view and comment. I enjoy your B&Ws so appreciate the comment.

Hello, Kim. I liked the way you used the light here. Although not under the most proper time of the day, you managed to nail a very good result, IMO. Well done!