West Coast Sun Set
by CPBailey

Comment by JakeKurdsjuk:
I'm so tired of looking at sunsets, but I won't fault you for that - I'll hit you because of the crop. Horizon is WAY too low.

combat boots
by CPBailey

Comment by MadMan2k:
Not too bad for a first entry. Keep it up, and you'll always find folks more than willing to answer workflow questions in the forums.

And if you've got light painting questions I'm always happy to help.

combat boots
by CPBailey

Comment by CPBailey:
Zita,

Thanks for the comments. I have been hearing the same for other members, and I originally thought it was a lighter image. I think I may have been a bit a victim of the export process out of lightroom. Something I am going to have to work more on. Again, thanks for the comments.

combat boots
by CPBailey

Comment by Zita:
First and foremost, thank you for your service. Having read your comments, I appreciate the meaning and symbolism behind your image.

The low key you were striving for may have been too low key. The image is so dark it is difficult to even discern the subject. The image may be slightly OOF, also.
Your set up is satisfactory: military boots at attention. I like the negative space on the left - as if the boots are walking away from that part of your life - and so you noted in your comments.

With a different lighting set-up, I think this would have been a much stronger image. Lighting is something with which I struggle, too. So...

Do not be discouraged - keep on clickin'!

combat boots
by CPBailey

Comment by timb:
In my opinion this could have a lot more impact with better lighting.

West Coast Sun Set
by CPBailey

Comment by armando_m:
wonderful tones !

Steam_Train_Departure_BW
by CPBailey

Comment by CPBailey:
Thanks Ivory. I guess I was pretty lucky. The only processing I did with this image, was taking it from color to B&W. I am still constantly amazed that I actually got such a good shot right out of the camera.

Steam_Train_Departure_BW
by CPBailey

Comment by Ivory:
I really like all the tones in the black and white, nice clean shot, very nice I can see why you like it.