jannis 0 Posted April 11, 2004 The contrast between the yellow stairs and the blue sky makes the difference. Very nice Link to comment
1000wordsphotography 0 Posted April 11, 2004 Wonderful color, detail, and visually stimulating. Link to comment
ajpn 0 Posted April 12, 2004 Again, thanks for all the kind words and generous ratings~! =) Link to comment
francescomartini 0 Posted April 12, 2004 Simple...and excellent image! Good the shape and the colour!!! Link to comment
ajpn 0 Posted April 12, 2004 What can I say... I lucked out finding this place. =) For the people who have asked... it is in Rancho Cordova, on Folsom Blvd. You're going to have to do some sneaking to reach this view though. Make sure you have an ID. Link to comment
dominiquedodge 0 Posted April 13, 2004 The more I look at it the more I see things (and like it even more): the shadow at the top which runs parallel to the railing, the reflection of the yellow on the tower, the fading away of the railing shadows to the bottom right ...Can't fault it in any way. Now, how long did it take you to paint all that yellow on the tower? LOL. Link to comment
kenneth_logan 0 Posted April 13, 2004 While I deeply respect Carl Root for his expertise in the area of effective minimalism (did't know that, did you, Carl?), I have to disagree with his view here regarding cropping the image toward a 6x7 or square, etc. Here goes: With the current proportions, the image is very close to achieving the Golden Section vertically (very roughly 1 and 1.6 proportion): going from the right side at bottom of the tank to the point where the yellow stairs cross that line is the "1", while the distance from that point to the top fills out the "1.6" by adding the additional .6. While we may not realize this consciously in looking at the image, these proportions are essential elements in some of the greatest architecture this world has held. The photographer here creates a rough simile to these proportions by how he has cropped the image. Also, the crop at the top eliminates the amazing sense of twist that seems to move upward from the bottom and continue at the top. Finally, verticality and upward thrust are important, I think, to the wonderful effect of this remarkable image. The 2x3 proportions assist importantly in communicating this thrust. Link to comment
root 0 Posted April 13, 2004 The fact that this is architecture should in no way influence the choice of aspect ratio because this is presented as an abstract and its' composition should be treated as such. The darkest shape in this image is the triangle at the top which dilutes the rhythmic content. The eye goes right up the stairs and rests there because of that shape. The strongest rhythm shots have no points of rest. I prefer the other upload with its' second shadow. Link to comment
Guest Guest Posted April 14, 2004 Although I'd have prefered squarer format, this is my favourite in this serie. The shadows have a better constrast, colors match well, give relief and a dynamic effect to the picture. Link to comment
ajpn 0 Posted April 14, 2004 Although, I'd like to say I put that much thought into this Kenneth, the truth is I didn't. I did spend a lot of time (this was taken my forth visit) trying to get it just right. But basically, it was up there floating around and I just happened to be the one who pulled it down. I liked what I saw. Judging from the response I'd say quite a few others did as well. Carl - I respectfully disagree. Everyone who took the time to rate and/or comment - Thank you. Link to comment
Guest Guest Posted April 14, 2004 I had that in mind but I couldnt upload it in my previous comment... but yours is more dynamic I feel Link to comment
ajpn 0 Posted April 14, 2004 I like that version Jacques too. But I still like the tall version, as it shows more of the curve. Thank you for taking the time to show me. =) Link to comment
chuck_kirchner 0 Posted April 16, 2004 Very nice - very simple - and love the yellow. Excellent composition. Link to comment
337_photo 0 Posted April 22, 2004 the shadow fades in to the skys reflections... excellent... love it... Link to comment
ajpn 0 Posted April 25, 2004 Thanks Chuck, and 337. I need to get back to checking out your folders 3. Good stuff. Link to comment
hayward 0 Posted April 29, 2004 Best oil tank picture I've seen today! Seriously, maybe the best one I've ever seen. Link to comment
steven_acesta 0 Posted May 2, 2004 Good simple composition without any extraneous elements. Great color contrast. Excellent study in form. I especially like the way the tank reflects the yellow color of the steps and the blue of the sky and the subtle gradations in tone of the blue sky that make it almost appear as if it has a curved form itself. Link to comment
wilsontsoi 0 Posted May 6, 2004 ...been wanting to leave a comment while I was on the road, but couldn't locate the pix until now. Sure glad to have found you again! Link to comment
ajpn 0 Posted May 6, 2004 Really an overwhelming response to this picture. Talk about inspiring. Thank you... everyone. Link to comment
go 0 Posted May 11, 2004 this one is just great, great light and colours. your stairs deserve a dedicated exposition. does it already exist? Link to comment
mike werkhoven 0 Posted May 21, 2004 Hard to improve an image like this, very nice. mike Link to comment
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