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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

09/24/2014 11:15:46 AM · #1

This image is pretty out-of-the norm for me, both in subject and style. My husband has been having meetings downtown, so I've been joining him on the journey and walking the streets with my camera while he is in his meetings. I like the photo. I'm just curious what folks think of it. One of my favorite subtle details is the window reflections coming across the street toward the woman.

The building in the background is the one I used for my Right Angles entry. I wouldn't mind some feedback on that image as well. This one is still not my usual subject matter, but more my style, I think anyway.

tanguera

Nikon D750

09/24/2014 11:41:13 AM · #2

I'm a big fan of found filters, and this is a really great one! Those light dots are pretty cool, too. I think there's just too much going on in the image, and there isn't a clear subject - it takes some searching to find her. But it's fun exploring all the bits! Perhaps cropping out the line at the top might help? I don't think it adds anything to the image.

The other is a nice architectural study. I like the contrast. As an aside, in L.A., buildings with deep ledges like that sometimes have falcons and hawks nesting on them :)

MadMan2k

Sony Alpha a6400

Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD

09/24/2014 01:13:29 PM · #3

I'm not crazy about it. Visually can't find anything exciting or pleasing to my eyes.

Hope this helps for what it's worth... nothing wrong with liking photos you've taken even if someone else doesn't, I have plenty I feel that way about.

09/24/2014 01:16:16 PM · #4

Originally posted by tanguera:

There's no filter applied to the image actually. All that craziness is on the window of the elevator; either scratches or light streaks from the sun. I guess the "filter" is the window, heh. I agree about the top line. It's part of the elevator window frame, and it can definitely be cropped out. I purposely left the bar at the bottom to help show that it's an elevator, but I know, it's incredibly subtle.

I remember in my hometown, there is almost always a Prairie Falcon nest on one of the main downtown buildings. Every few years the news would do some kind of special about them. I think in the building photographed here, they've actually sloped the ledges so no critters will call it home. :(

Thanks for your comments, Johanna! Very much appreciated.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

09/24/2014 01:17:14 PM · #5

Originally posted by MadMan2k:

Thanks, Jon. I appreciate your honesty!

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

09/24/2014 01:33:00 PM · #6

What I find interestng is that without your notes (or prominent signage) the scene could easily be mistaken for a reflection of the street scene in a storefront window, rather than being shot from inside.

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

09/24/2014 04:02:20 PM · #7

Originally posted by GeneralE:

I can see that. Then people are like, "Whoa... how did she take a photo of herself like that? Where's the camera??" And then they spend the next 5 minutes studying the photo to find where the camera is.

Enlightened

Nikon D7100

09/24/2014 04:52:10 PM · #8

Ok so it's the end of a crazy day for me and here is what I saw until I read your description!

I thought it was a lady sitting in a bus stop shelter. The squiggly lines made me think that she too had a crazy day and this is how her world looked at the end of it. It made me smile think ahhh good I am not the only one! Then I read your notes and she was just sitting enjoying her day apparently! I liked how it turned out!