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Shipyards Crane


LenMarriott

Underexposed for maximum dramatic effect. Probably 1/125 @ f16 or f22. Converted to B&W on a whim; it just looked neat to me. Best, LM.


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Hey Len,

 

Looks like you're getting the hang of it. The fragile balancing act between the highlights and the shadows is nicely adjusted amidst the really wide range of light intensity.

 

Perhaps, a slight lightening of the shadows may reveal more details in the major areas.

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Arthur, Just experimenting with an old (1988) slide and my new (to me) Scan Dual. I'll post the original colour one soon. I could open up the shadows a bit but I like the sense of mystery here. All the essentials have a specular highlight I think. Will ponder a while what you said. Best, LM.
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Have fun, Len. I am really excited for you!
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Spotted at the Collingwood shipyards, Collingwood, On. after the

shipyards closed but before the demolition. Original in colour but

I liked the drama of this B&W rendition. Best, LM.

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I'm not quite qualified to comment on wildlife photos, generally speaking, but I certainly have an old interest for subject matters like this one, and since I often read your interesting comments here and there on the site, I thought I'd leave a word on this one... I find the combination of high contrast + back-lighting + perspective very effective here. You managed to create a very good dramatic mood. 1) It really makes us "feel" the strength and power of this crane. 2) The fact that the house is black suggests it's already "dead", and the position of the crane serves then as an explanation: the house will soon be destroyed. You conveyed this story in a very effective way. Congrats.
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Many thanks for taking the time to dig this one out of the heap and comment on it. I knew at the time I took it that I was looking for some drama but these types of shots aren't always that predictable. What I got was a pleasant surprise. Under exposed by about 3 stops I knew I'd still have a bright sun but the degree to which the silhouetted subject would stand out against a dark sky was the question mark. I was also trying to capture as much of the shipyard as possible in one frame. Note the building and the other crane in the background. The structures long gone, this foreground area is now a park commemorating the ships launched over the years and people who worked (and sometimes accidentally died) here. The area in the background is slated for condominium buildings. Best, LM.
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