I took this on Saturday outside the house where my last two shots were taken. It’s the first of two shots (of which I prefer the other which I’ll post tomorrow) of an old wall mounted lamp. It’s clearly seen better days and, judging by the state of the filament, I don’t imagine that it works all that well at the moment :-)
This shot, and tomorrow’s, were both much as they’ll appear here; i.e. there wasn’t too much that needed to be done to them other than a basic Curves adjustment and an increase in saturation. What I particularly like about both these shots is the rich, warm evening colours. While such lighting can be emulated in Photoshop, somehow that isn’t quite the same and it’s much more rewarding to take a straight shot of something that’s inherently beautiful than to generate a contrived version of the same look and feel.
camera capture date aperture shutter speed shooting mode exposure bias metering mode ISO focal length image quality white balance
Canon G5
6.58pm on 15/5/04
f6.3
1/30
aperture priority
+0.0
evaluative
50
17.6mm
RAW
auto
Absolute perfect shot, I really love it ! Well spotted, good contrats and colors, congrats: it's my favorite on your photologs ! (Ho, and this photo is easy to understand (Private joke ;))
comment byJoe Holmes at 12:26 AM (GMT) on 19 May, 2004
The dirty glass makes for a wonderful, natural graininess on top of the warm colors. I really like the instantly-recognizable lightbulb over the abstractish background.
My first reaction when this photo popped up on my browser was "oooooh". I really like this. And I know what you mean about taking a "straight shot of something that’s inherently beautiful". It's so satisfying to know that the use of PS isn't necessary to improve on the original - it's perfect just as it is.
Reminds me of looking through to set up the diopter on older film cameras. Nice!
comment bySimon C at 09:22 AM (GMT) on 19 May, 2004
Yes, a superior shot. Strong colour and texture. You seem to have a penchant for images created by reflection or light passing through transparent or translucent objects.
comment byturnover at 10:19 AM (GMT) on 19 May, 2004
Yet another nice shoot !!
Very beautiful texture and colours
Good job Djin :) once again ... ;)
comment by felix at 10:55 AM (GMT) on 19 May, 2004
wow, really great! this is my favorite of your shots. you certainly have a great eye. thx.
comment by mandarinka at 12:16 PM (GMT) on 19 May, 2004
hey. I came here by accident, went through some of your photos, and seems that I'll be here every time I want to calm my mind.
thanks.
comment byamanda at 12:31 PM (GMT) on 19 May, 2004
That's a really superb shot. I love the red, gold and blue colours and the gritty, grainy feel from the dust on the glass. I'm trying to guess how the heck you managed to get so close in behind a wall mounted lamp...
comment byEduardo at 04:33 PM (GMT) on 19 May, 2004
Well done!
What I can say? It´s nice to have where take inspiration! Thanks! ;-)
comment byDeceptive at 05:51 PM (GMT) on 19 May, 2004
Lovely warm colours, even the dirt works for me.
comment by Prasad HV at 06:40 PM (GMT) on 19 May, 2004
Its grans and the disengaged bulb's inner fuse looks altruistic and loveable. Like life itself
I love it when you can find beauty in the details of something that's old, dirty and forgotten. The tones in the photo just make me swoon :)
comment by djn1 at 11:22 PM (GMT) on 19 May, 2004
Thanks everyone.
Jules: ;-)
Simon: yes, capturing light in this way is something I've been pursuing a lot recently.
Amanda: :-P to you too :-)
bsag: I should have explained this better. The light was mounted on top of the garden wall, not against a vertical wall.
comment byundergroundv at 05:03 AM (GMT) on 22 May, 2004
Banda com cinco guitarras ajude a divulgar deiche contato no mural nostre seu trabalho
comment bytiffany at 05:47 AM (GMT) on 27 May, 2004
I can't go to bed now and it's all your fault. This one (and its sister) might be some of my favorite photos I've seen in a long time. Gorgeous. The dirt, the light, the compostition. Ach, how embarrassing, I'm in love with a lightbulb.
Lovely shadow/silhouette vs. bright light contrast, stunning happy/shiny colours seen through a messy film of filth. Lovely shot.
comment by Deb at 02:09 AM (GMT) on 19 September, 2004
Evening, David... Finally rmustered up enough energy to put you in the search engine and check out your full portfolio. All I can say is....."Give up the day job, mate!" (and can I have your PC when you leave please?). Why is this my favourite image? Well....I know nothing of technical quality so I can only base my judgement on symbolic "attachment". I love the mottled surface of that pic...reminds me of a mirror losing it's silvering.....kind of post-modern faded gentllity. (Where's the EEG machine by thw way...?? Those shots were good. Will be checking in regularly now I've got you bookmarked at home (recommended the site too)
comment byluis at 05:13 PM (GMT) on 22 March, 2005
Best of the web
Congratulations
comment by Victoria at 01:30 PM (GMT) on 20 July, 2005
Absolutely stunning picture !! I love the colour radience and the image definition.
I took this on Saturday outside the house where my last two shots were taken. It’s the first of two shots (of which I prefer the other which I’ll post tomorrow) of an old wall mounted lamp. It’s clearly seen better days and, judging by the state of the filament, I don’t imagine that it works all that well at the moment :-)
This shot, and tomorrow’s, were both much as they’ll appear here; i.e. there wasn’t too much that needed to be done to them other than a basic Curves adjustment and an increase in saturation. What I particularly like about both these shots is the rich, warm evening colours. While such lighting can be emulated in Photoshop, somehow that isn’t quite the same and it’s much more rewarding to take a straight shot of something that’s inherently beautiful than to generate a contrived version of the same look and feel.
capture date
aperture
shutter speed
shooting mode
exposure bias
metering mode
ISO
focal length
image quality
white balance
6.58pm on 15/5/04
f6.3
1/30
aperture priority
+0.0
evaluative
50
17.6mm
RAW
auto
I really like the 'grunge' look to this. Great shot.
Absolute perfect shot, I really love it ! Well spotted, good contrats and colors, congrats: it's my favorite on your photologs ! (Ho, and this photo is easy to understand (Private joke ;))
Absolutely wonderful shot...and gorgeous colors
The dirty glass makes for a wonderful, natural graininess on top of the warm colors. I really like the instantly-recognizable lightbulb over the abstractish background.
-=-Joe
My first reaction when this photo popped up on my browser was "oooooh". I really like this. And I know what you mean about taking a "straight shot of something that’s inherently beautiful". It's so satisfying to know that the use of PS isn't necessary to improve on the original - it's perfect just as it is.
beautiful shot. I like the dirt and the saturated colors. I thinj the blue and the orange gives a great mood to the shot.
Beautiful!
Very nice Dave. I really like the texture and grainy feel of this shot. Fantastic catch. I look forward to your post tomorrow.
~color & contrast.
nice.~
One of your best to date.
Wow. Beautiful.
Reminds me of looking through to set up the diopter on older film cameras. Nice!
Yes, a superior shot. Strong colour and texture. You seem to have a penchant for images created by reflection or light passing through transparent or translucent objects.
Yet another nice shoot !!
Very beautiful texture and colours
Good job Djin :) once again ... ;)
wow, really great! this is my favorite of your shots. you certainly have a great eye. thx.
hey. I came here by accident, went through some of your photos, and seems that I'll be here every time I want to calm my mind.
thanks.
DAMN YOU
You really suck at this photography stuff.
That's a really superb shot. I love the red, gold and blue colours and the gritty, grainy feel from the dust on the glass. I'm trying to guess how the heck you managed to get so close in behind a wall mounted lamp...
Well done!
What I can say? It´s nice to have where take inspiration! Thanks! ;-)
Lovely warm colours, even the dirt works for me.
Its grans and the disengaged bulb's inner fuse looks altruistic and loveable. Like life itself
I love it when you can find beauty in the details of something that's old, dirty and forgotten. The tones in the photo just make me swoon :)
Thanks everyone.
Jules: ;-)
Simon: yes, capturing light in this way is something I've been pursuing a lot recently.
Amanda: :-P to you too :-)
bsag: I should have explained this better. The light was mounted on top of the garden wall, not against a vertical wall.
Banda com cinco guitarras ajude a divulgar deiche contato no mural nostre seu trabalho
I can't go to bed now and it's all your fault. This one (and its sister) might be some of my favorite photos I've seen in a long time. Gorgeous. The dirt, the light, the compostition. Ach, how embarrassing, I'm in love with a lightbulb.
Lovely shadow/silhouette vs. bright light contrast, stunning happy/shiny colours seen through a messy film of filth. Lovely shot.
Evening, David... Finally rmustered up enough energy to put you in the search engine and check out your full portfolio. All I can say is....."Give up the day job, mate!" (and can I have your PC when you leave please?). Why is this my favourite image? Well....I know nothing of technical quality so I can only base my judgement on symbolic "attachment". I love the mottled surface of that pic...reminds me of a mirror losing it's silvering.....kind of post-modern faded gentllity. (Where's the EEG machine by thw way...?? Those shots were good. Will be checking in regularly now I've got you bookmarked at home (recommended the site too)
Best of the web
Congratulations
Absolutely stunning picture !! I love the colour radience and the image definition.