Tools of the Climbing Trade

[Tri Danimal]

I am not too sure where to post these. Last night my Sony 18-105mm was delivered while I was packing up for a climbing session with some friends. I decided to make a few quick test shots and try to edit them in LR. I will admit the edits were really quick and I dont really enjoy them that well. the background was my wifes yoga towel and purple may not have been the best choice. Please let me know what you think and where I can improve my composition.

Cams
29mm, f4.5, ISO 1000, 1/20
These are active climbing protection, that is compressed by placing your thump in the wire loop and fingers on the metal tabs and squeesing, and placed into cracks in the rock, the climbing rope is then clipped to the carabiner to protect the climber in case they fall while climbing. This photo I was trying to show the beautiful details fo the cam heads as they are as much art are they are functional life support.



Quickdraws
33mm, f4, ISO 1000, 1/15
These are often clipped to the fabric loop of the cams and then clipped to the rope. this allows for the cam to still be placed in the cracks where needed but it also allows for the rope to run in a more straight line to reduce the drag felt by the climber. In this photo I wanted to try to capture how the 6 pieces of protection are unique but they still have to work together to be part of the safety chain to keep climbing teams safe.

[Manfred M]

In general the "People & Pets" category is for images of people and pets. The "Nature & Architecture" forum is used for anything else.

I've move the image to the Nature & Architecture forum as that is where you are more likely to get comments on this type of image.

[JBW]

You may have a point about the bg but #2 has power.

[Shadowman]

Nice captures, I would give both a bit more space around the objects or perhaps a slight bit more at top.