One of the things I enjoy the most about post-production is that it allows you to create interpretative photographs rather than literal ones; i.e. it provides an opportunity to explore different ways of looking at or representing the same 'facts'. For example, I've already posted two shots of this boat: the first one was an attempt to capture the drama of the scene, while yesterday's was more literal. Today's and tomorrow's however, take a slightly different approach; i.e. they are both attempts to offer a slightly more surreal view of the same scene. This one does so using colour, while tomorrow's (my favourite of this short series) is more to do with contrast.
For me though, the important thing is that I see all of them as real images, that all express some fragment of the 'truth' about the 'reality' of this stranded ferry.
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11.04am on 1/2/08
Canon 1Ds Mark II
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
43mm
f/6.4
1/320
aperture priority
+1/3
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comment byThatch at 09:54 PM (GMT) on 3 February, 2008
I think this is my fav so far. you get a real idea of the scale of the ship. Oh David you not been down today to stuff your face with soggy biscuits ;)
comment bydjn1 at 09:58 PM (GMT) on 3 February, 2008
Thatch: thanks. And no, I've not been there today, but am planning an early visit tomorrow :-)
comment byRichard at 10:28 PM (GMT) on 3 February, 2008
OT
After many years in the SAR division at RNAS Culdrose in Cornwall, I did my fair share of "Run Aground' rescues due to Captains waiting until the last minute to admit defeat. I wonder what this Numpte was thinking. I read in the news it was freak wave that led her to ground!!!!!
Anyway David, Nice series, and to quote a few....I knew you would be there once I read it on BBC web site.
comment byFuranku at 10:42 PM (GMT) on 3 February, 2008
My favorite so far. The desaturaed colors give it a sad, abandoned look that I almost expected in the two first pics.
comment bynobody at 08:52 AM (GMT) on 4 February, 2008
All I can say is... wow.
comment byÁsgarðr at 08:55 AM (GMT) on 4 February, 2008
Pretty amazing shots. I like the previous one best, the "literal" one, not only the colors do I like better, but the car (tracks) gives more foreground interest I think. Nevertheless excellent photos, and can't wait for your favourite one!
comment bybirgit at 10:29 AM (GMT) on 4 February, 2008
cool and unusual image, I really like your post-processing.
comment byWes at 05:59 PM (GMT) on 4 February, 2008
I'm really digging this, the tone is just spot on
comment byRichard Trim at 06:52 PM (GMT) on 4 February, 2008
Obviously it's good and important to play around with processing. But only if the new end result provides a fresh spark of interest. This just loses all the impact drama and sense of interest. :-( richard
comment byMarkku at 07:12 PM (GMT) on 4 February, 2008
I like the middle photo, colours and the "car route" , gorheous.
Fine series.
comment bydjn1 at 07:15 PM (GMT) on 4 February, 2008
Thanks all.
Richard: I'd guess from the number of comments on this one, compared to the previous two, that a fair few people probably agree, but it's definitely one of my favourites from the trip. I'll be interested to hear what you make of the next one.
One of the things I enjoy the most about post-production is that it allows you to create interpretative photographs rather than literal ones; i.e. it provides an opportunity to explore different ways of looking at or representing the same 'facts'. For example, I've already posted two shots of this boat: the first one was an attempt to capture the drama of the scene, while yesterday's was more literal. Today's and tomorrow's however, take a slightly different approach; i.e. they are both attempts to offer a slightly more surreal view of the same scene. This one does so using colour, while tomorrow's (my favourite of this short series) is more to do with contrast.
For me though, the important thing is that I see all of them as real images, that all express some fragment of the 'truth' about the 'reality' of this stranded ferry.
camera
lens
focal length
aperture
shutter speed
shooting mode
exposure bias
metering mode
ISO
flash
image quality
RAW converter
cropped?
Canon 1Ds Mark II
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
43mm
f/6.4
1/320
aperture priority
+1/3
evaluative
100
no
RAW
C1 Pro
16x9
I think this is my fav so far. you get a real idea of the scale of the ship. Oh David you not been down today to stuff your face with soggy biscuits ;)
Thatch: thanks. And no, I've not been there today, but am planning an early visit tomorrow :-)
OT
After many years in the SAR division at RNAS Culdrose in Cornwall, I did my fair share of "Run Aground' rescues due to Captains waiting until the last minute to admit defeat. I wonder what this Numpte was thinking. I read in the news it was freak wave that led her to ground!!!!!
Anyway David, Nice series, and to quote a few....I knew you would be there once I read it on BBC web site.
My favorite so far. The desaturaed colors give it a sad, abandoned look that I almost expected in the two first pics.
All I can say is... wow.
Pretty amazing shots. I like the previous one best, the "literal" one, not only the colors do I like better, but the car (tracks) gives more foreground interest I think. Nevertheless excellent photos, and can't wait for your favourite one!
cool and unusual image, I really like your post-processing.
I'm really digging this, the tone is just spot on
Obviously it's good and important to play around with processing. But only if the new end result provides a fresh spark of interest. This just loses all the impact drama and sense of interest. :-( richard
I like the middle photo, colours and the "car route" , gorheous.
Fine series.
Thanks all.
Richard: I'd guess from the number of comments on this one, compared to the previous two, that a fair few people probably agree, but it's definitely one of my favourites from the trip. I'll be interested to hear what you make of the next one.