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Not exactly modem friendly. I'll return later for a serious comment. Have to wait for the rest of the image to appear on my screen. Don't worry PT, I know it is my problem alone, that I'm still on dial-up...

Peter, sorry chap cant join you there, dsl. However, I wish I had a bigger monitor. First impression was wow what huge scaffolding. The angle of the scaffolding does a good job of drawing the eye in towards the ladders and the light while the wheel barrel breaks it up and gives added interest. I keep finding myself wanting to see more in the back and more of the light.

 

Knicki

Theme fit certainly OK - one of the more original contributions to the folder in my eyes.

 

Photographically, the shot is very busy. I'n not sure that is bad, as I've swung by to look at this several times and like Knicky said, always something new to find.

 

In terms of composition I find the cartwheel makes the shot, as it breaks the pattern. I also find it poorly placed. I would think PT could have moved it a bit (to the left) so it wouldn't merge with the scaffolding?

 

Technically, I get the impression that the shot could be sharper (the objects in front, mainly). But then again you have *really* deep DOF here.

 

I would be interested to know the kind of equipment used, and lens (settings). I am thinking a compact cam because of the huge DOF, right?

 

Very interesting contribution, PT.

 

Tom

I gotta tell ya PT, this is a very interesting addition to the Patterns folder...

It very much reminded me of one of my own recent uploads. A comment from former PT member, Niranjn T, led me to actually change the orientation of a scene that I had simply recorded as I found it. As Blagoy once pointed out, most of us read an image from left to right. At the same time, though, our eyes also have the tendency to end up in the brightest section. My reaction to your shot was to do the same and flip this horizontal. However, after having done that, I pass by the intricate pattern of the scaffolding and then exit the image at the rh side. This made me think that you might have deliberatly posted this as is, because in the original orientation my eyes keep returning to admire the complex structure that forms the major part of this image...

BTW, as you can see in attachment. I have increased the contrast somewhat. It is about the only thing that I would change in your original posting.

...... two phrases which spring to mind upon viewing this image. I think PT has a good job presenting us with an obtuse pattern. It dosen't bowl you over or reek of symmetry but it is all the same comprised of various patterns. Neat.

 

I think Peter's notion to increase the contrast was a good one visually. We do loose some of the grit though and I'd be interested to know whether Pt embraces this change or gives cause to the original tonality.

 

Sally

Equipement:

Hasselblad 503 cw, lens: Plannar 80 mm, f. 22, 15 or 20 seconds (I dont remember), Film: TriX pushed at 1250 (it was dark there), developed in Diafine.

Yes I think that more contrast improves the image.In fact I have printed it in paper 4. I am not sure if I have to read it link to right or the other way around, Peter left me thinking about. Thanks for your interest and comments.

I like this image, as some intimate view of the industrial world. The mood is as if you are entering a big and empty church. This construction will be probably removed (hidden) after the on-going work is over. I like the feeling the photo brings to me that I'm invited so see (literary) how the foundation of the modern civilization is built. The other thing I like a lot is the wheelbarrow on the foreground. In gives us the scale without introducing a human figure usually used in similar photos. I also think that increasing the contrast a little, as Peter suggested, is a good idea (it adds to the mood). Regards. Blago

I think this works. Nicely done. I might like it a little more contrasty, but still a good image. The only compositional issue I have is the ladder to the left. The slight skew throws my balance off a bit, but if I am sitting down everything is aces...

 

Nice image...

I like something that no one else has mentionned yet: the way PT has caught the dust in the air with the light coming in from behind the ladders. These sort of places are typically very dusty and I think PT has done well to show that. Ican feel the (asbestos?) dust tickling the back of my throat. Hope you were wearing a face mask PT!

 

PS I prefer the more contrasty version, not sure about the flip.