tobin 0 Posted March 1, 2001 What makes a compelling photograph? That's the broad essense of my question and the use of this photograph to motivate that question is somewhat arbitrary. I'm quite pleased with this photograph, but that is a result as much of the quality of the print (one of the first prints I've made myself, so I'm rather proud of it) as it is the aesthetics of the image, and I do like the image. But there's nothing really extraordinary about it either: it doesn't challenge any preëxisting beliefs or present reality in a new way. The only mildly incongruous quality is the era of the photograph; although the image was captured only last week, the black and white print and the classy car allude to a by-gone era. So, more succinctly, I suppose my questions are these: What do you think of this image in particular (what do you like about it, and how could it be better?), and what elements do you think tend to be present in compelling, that is to say, "good", photographs? Thanks! Link to comment
edward_john_junker 1 Posted March 1, 2001 Sorry,it isjust a picture of a city street! Link to comment
kurt stuckel 0 Posted March 1, 2001 It's a real pleasure to read an author's comments surrounding why they took and posted their photo. In all honesty, it's not a very appealing or interesting photo, nor does it give me an impression of a different era, due to all the other "modern" cars in the background. I do like the bright sun spots on the vehicle and the angle from which you took the photo. This is one of my, and many other, photographers favorite low angles. Try to lose the modern fixtures to give it an older feel. Or perhaps just concentrate on the car, similar composition, but very little depth of field; then it's a shot just about the car. Keep shooting, Keep posting, Keep sharing your photos! Link to comment
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