Guest Guest Posted July 9, 2007 Very nice, Jeff. The dog makes this picture a stand out. Link to comment
adelah 0 Posted July 9, 2007 An unique capture, really, and a very special bridge! Super original! Link to comment
rogerleekam 0 Posted July 9, 2007 Jeff, I very much like the cropped color version. Not at all too bright for me. But I can also see why you did the b&w. Link to comment
Guest Guest Posted July 9, 2007 I like it a lot as is. I do prefer it in color as it seems really to come alive. I think for it to work as well in black and white, perhaps a little more differentiating in gray tones would create more interest. For instance, the blue of the water and the bright green of the main patch of land behind it don't feel distinct enough in the black and white version, yet in color they are so obviously balanced and quite different tonalities. Perhaps working with your yellow or blue channel as you convert would help this. Also, in the color version, there could be some selective desaturating done if you think some of the colors are too strong or distracting as is. But that blue water dividing the photo is quite nice. And the color of the boardwalk is so rich. I much prefer it with the dog, as it gives the photo more expression and perspective. I become part of the scene through the dog, looking down that long path into the deep. I probably would have preferred the dog not be cropped, though. I love his long shadow. I think the chair is a wonderful addition, just the kind of thing that makes an ordinary photograph just a bit extraordinary. Especially because the people are already there, this is not just a "perfect" or "pristine" landscape. It has life. The chair catches my eye only once I've taken it all in, and why shouldn't my eye get a little treat for staying around long enough to find it? Link to comment
mommix 0 Posted July 9, 2007 Original and nice image. Great work, as is the colour one. Compliments and regards. Maury Link to comment
ksargent 0 Posted July 9, 2007 Not much to add to what others have already noted, Jeff. Excellent use of depth of field and great tonality. After seeing the color shot you posted here, I have to agree with your decision to go with the black and white. Nice job, as usual. Regards Ken Link to comment
j.k._york 0 Posted July 9, 2007 i love the long vertical line of this shot. increadible DOF. excellent black and white tones- lots of rich middle grey. the seperation between the dog and people creates a super dynamic tension in the shot. great long shadows. this really is a super piece of work Jeff. take care, J.K. Link to comment
eye of the lens 0 Posted July 10, 2007 As everyone has stated this is an amazing photo. Your creativity is showing more all the time. Congrats Barbara Link to comment
cherlyn 1 Posted July 10, 2007 The long leading line via the bridge creates good depth in the image. I like how you composed this shot witht the dog looking at all those names, his position seeming to ponder. Link to comment
alibek 0 Posted July 10, 2007 such a nostalgic emphasis on the memorial bridge is probably available due to your choice of B&W. I don't really like a too-sharp/2-contrastysky, but basically this image has a concrete theme, feel and impact, breaking through the screen. A very interesting work. Thank you for sharing! Alibek Link to comment
ldavidson 4 Posted July 10, 2007 One of the things that I like about your work Jeff is that you often manage to get my curiosity going. In this one I look at it and wonder what is going on with that dog, his ears are so expressive. He looks like he recognizes someone, or is he looking for someone, maybe he's hoping for a treat or a meal. Is he lost? Is that his family leaving him behind? Link to comment
shuki22 0 Posted July 10, 2007 From dogs eyes,excellent composition Jeff,very original structure,best regards Link to comment
Donna Stavis 0 Posted July 10, 2007 It's probably your dog, right? Anyway, I like the hearts on either side of him and the communication between him and the woman. His body is alert to her and to the child, and she's looking back (perhaps they're both connected to you). He's been domesticated right into the family. It's funny how the ears tell us he's engaged in communication. A couple of other things, the lighting to the right of the chair in the direction of the water is beautiful, and my eyes keep reading the donor's name, "The Forget's." It sort of nudges this photo to premature nostalgia. Meanwhile it's about a billion steamy degrees here just outside of New York City.... Have fun. Link to comment
jeffl7 0 Posted July 10, 2007 This is my dog Jessie, who was abandoned a decade ago at a gas station and still carries the fear of abandonment. I was behind her, holding her leash (artistically removed). She was looking at the child, roughly the same age as my daughter Gabi. Jessie is the sweetest, most docile dog imaginable with expressive, velvety ears that are frequently pulled by the kids when our backs are turned. Despite her docility, she is always torn between running away from and running toward the people she loves, and it took us years for her to feel fully comfortable with us. Okay, so that's the backstory for the curious. Link to comment
manuel barrera houston, 0 Posted July 10, 2007 Fantastic depth and composition, perfect in black white. Link to comment
bartimeus1 0 Posted July 10, 2007 Oh boy, what a sense of depth! The looking direction of your dog grabs my own eyes and leads them into the otherside. The low laying light gives a great feeling of dimensions and those edged text`s add to the same feeling. Very nice showing of this moment. Alpo Link to comment
snapshooter 0 Posted July 11, 2007 Great shot, Jeff. I'd have called it "A Saint of Restraint" until I read your explanation. I'm still going through what you have, with my buddy. He's come a long way in two years, but must have had a very sad puppyhood. Link to comment
jan_piller 0 Posted July 15, 2007 Excellent shot!! I love this! You've really handled the black and white toning really well! Link to comment
sarah_newton 0 Posted July 15, 2007 Fantastic! Love the way we see through the eyes of your lovely dog. Beautiful lighting and excellent tones. 7/7 Link to comment
ingermargrete 0 Posted August 18, 2007 Wonderful view, very interesting writing and great B/W tones. Link to comment
jeffl7 0 Posted August 18, 2007 Thanks for your comment. This one generated some lively discussion, which always makes life fun. Link to comment
jeverz 0 Posted September 10, 2007 Very original and beautiful photo! (Thanks for your funny comment, no i havent a stable of ladybugs....good idea by the way.....I always know where to find them,best regards.) Link to comment
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