In Honor of the Veterans
by MPRPRO

Comment by MPRPRO:

Originally posted by posthumous: The flag seems like a belch in the great, gaping mouth of this bridge. The selective desaturation contributes to this effect. The suspension cables create an exaggerated perspective, making it seem like the flag is issuing out from some deep central place within the bridge. Displays like this remind me of Imperial Rome in its decline, when the excess of emperors seemed like a sign of insecurity, their insistence they were gods seemed like an overcompensation. I can almost already see this bridge as a large, impressive ruin for future tourists to marvel over.

I only click on the Helped box because you are so depressed if I didn't I would think you were going to kill yourself.
Hey buddy smile a little, a wonderful life is passing you by.

Oh and BTW "There was no selective or otherwise desaturating on this image."

In Honor of the Veterans
by MPRPRO

Comment by MPRPRO:

Originally posted by agenkin: All this tinkering with the camera and in PS, perhaps, gave you joy, but it was certainly not worth it for the image, as far as I can see. What does IR add to this shot? A single B&W shot with the red filter on would give a pretty similar result. Don't get me started on selective desaturation, I have yet to see an image where it worked well, and this is no exception. The perspective is quite usual, I've seen bridges in general, and this particular bridge, in particular, shot many times with this composition; however, the composition is alright. I don't see anything about the veterans in the picture, so the title alone tries to give the image some context. My reaction is the mixture of "boring" and "give me a break".

Your naivete is blinding which also explains the reason you can't see this as it is. 7 infrared and one normal shot for the flag shot at different aperture's and layered in photo shop as an HDR or High Dynamic Range shot. How do you think I got rid of all the cars on the bridge? I didn't photo shop them out. Study a little so you can enjoy the image for the work involved in making it. Anyone can take a snapshot.

There are areas in this image you couldn't get in one shot, and I am not talking about the flag. Look at the detail in the rafter's of the towers. This light is brought to you by HDR.

In Honor of the Veterans
by MPRPRO

Comment by MPRPRO:

Originally posted by colorcarnival: edit to add: i agree with agenkin, I don't see the connection to veterans, more of a tribute to patriotism.

Shot On November 11th Veterans day in USA. Started after the war that ended all wars. WWI.

Timelessness of wisdom.
by MPRPRO

Comment by Frankie_Lv:
Nicely done, the detail is outstanding.

Timelessness of wisdom.
by MPRPRO

Comment by imahothobo:
This is probably my favorite photo I've seen on DPchallenge!

Timelessness of wisdom.
by MPRPRO

Comment by bmartuch:
Excellent shot.

Timelessness of wisdom.
by MPRPRO

Comment by cynthiann:
great capture, nice detail and emotion. i wish the background were a lighter shade of gray.

Timelessness of wisdom.
by MPRPRO

Comment by MaryO:
I think I would have liked this better in B&W. Or at least some desat on the bloodshot eyes so they don't look so world-weary. Something about the bloodshot eyes and his expression make him look more resigned than wise to me, though I suppose there are circumstances where one equates to the other.

Timelessness of wisdom.
by MPRPRO

Comment by JamesKW:
A good shot of a wise old gentleman. The colors don't really pop out at you but I think I understand what you where rying to convey. Nice focus and detail and good crop.

Timelessness of wisdom.
by MPRPRO

Comment by hotpasta:
nice detail...good dof...