Grain Dock

A shot of the grain docks at Brighton Park. Let me know what you think of

the processing, which I did not do a lot, as well as the composition.

Thanks in advance.

Paul: The angles add tension and interest and the whole picture is very computationally balanced.  You want to know what's going on.  The rocks at the lower right balance the building at the top which was placed well in the picture.  Very well done.  Alan.

Given its limited color range this might work better as a monochrome. Just so that you can see the possibilities, an upload...

Thanks for taking the time to comment on this image, Alan and Rajat.  Rajat, I love the B&W conversion you provided.  Yet, even as a B&W fan myself, I am not sure if the B&W version maintains that morning light.  I keep thinking that the warmth in that light was what I wanted to capture.  I don't mind that the colours are somewhat subdued as it provides an almost monochromatic feel as is.  I am just not sure which is the stronger.  I am also not sure about how tight you cropped your version to the rock outcrop in the lower right corner.  I tried a similar crop, but went back to having just a little of the water exposed below that outcrop.  For me the dark line along the shadows in the water creates a subtle curve that leads your eye to the base of the main green structure that lies in the golden mean vertical on the left.  You have got me thinking, Rajat, and that is a good thing as far as I am concerned.  Thanks for that.

Paul 

I agree that this color version maintains the morning light better than the B&W version, although I think Rajat did a great job on the conversion.  It's true, there isn't much color, but there is morning light.  I also agree that the bit of water on this side of the small rock jetty is a nice element and shouldn't be cropped.  Rajat has managed to show more detail in the large structure where apparently dust is obscuring the view somewhat, and even though the dust implies activity, I like the more detailed view.

Hi Stephen.  Thanks for your insights (yet again)!  In regard to the "dust", it is actually fog that was rolling through the scene as I was taking photos.  I agree that Rajat did an awesome job on the B&W version he provided the link to, and i went ahead and did a B&W version myself, but I still prefer the colour version for the reasons mentioned earlier.  Like most things, everyone has their individual perspective and preferences.  I love B&W, but not as much on this image.  Thanks again for spending the time to comment on my work, Stephen.  You are really good about providing insights into not only my work, but many other photographer's work on this site, and I am sure everyone appreciates your insights as much as I do.  Take care.

Paul,  I'll add another element here that's noteworthy and that is the sense of scale you have created. The tall structure contrasts with the rocks and lower bridge on the right.  Also, putting the structure just left of center makes for a nice composition.  I agree with the other comments that have been made and prefer the color version.  Keeping the image soft achieves an ironic mood for an industrial site.  Nice work, Paul.   Larry

Thanks for the generous comments, Larry.  I did not even think about the irony you have suggested between the softness of the overall image (foggy), and the subject matter.  You and so many other photographers have opened my eyes to things I did not necessarily consider when taking this and other photos.  I thank you for that.  Take care.

Paul