Glass Insulators

A fine pictorial representation of the Age of Energy - as some say the 20th century should be called. But also a probable harbinger of the future - a sun-powered world...

Yes, the bright highlights on the insulators allow for much darkening of the overall image without affecting them too much while adding an element of drama.  A subject of opportunity while on an autumn walk.  Had a new camera in hand and was on the lookout for interesting subject matter.  This one surpassed my expectations.  Best, LM.

A fine analogy.  Strange, that something (the sun) that's been around from the beginning should be looked at as the energy source of the future.  I guess harnessing that source is the tricky part.  Thanks for your insightful take on this simple offering.  Best, LM.

What I like here especially, is the two kinds of lights .The natural and the electric, human doing.

Beautiful details of both. The different lines of the son lighting the electric ones.

Very good timing, and well composed! It is about light,and you have well observed the two...!

I hope you are well.

I am well thank you!  Rajat is correct in pointing out that there are two energy sources pictured here.  Man made vs nature.  I was first taken by the way the clear glass insulators came alive when the sun struck them.  The composition was intuitive.  Not much thought required.  I knew I wanted both the tower and the sun in the same frame.  The sun rays were a pleasant surprise.  I'll try to tuck that lesson away for any similar future shots.  The high contrast of this scene allowed me to darken the sky without adversely affecting the glow from the insulators.  Always nice to hear from you.  Best, LM.

Very sharp image! I don't know if I would have realized the two sources of energy aspect if I hadn't read it in the critiques, but having had my eye pointed in the right direction, it add a beautiful subtext to an already attractive shot.  You did a great job developing the sun. It doesn't look blown out, rather it makes me want to squint my eyes.

In truth, that aspect escaped me too.  Thanks again Rajat! This was one of my first shots with my new (in 2013) D5100.  The sun was near my subject so I decided to include it also.  The starburst of the sun was a pleasant surprise and only got better the more I manipulated the shot in Photoshop.  I liked the glow from the glass insulators, an element that would likely not have materialized had they been opaque ceramic.  Thanks for your visit & comment.  Best, Len.

Similar to the original of mine, Len! Only dramatic!

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PDE

Similar subject matter, different artistic approach!  It's what makes this site more interesting. Best, Len.