Used Oil

[BlueDog]

Shot these over the weekend. Right now both photos are untouched. Trying to decide which composition is better.

http://gallery.downeymillgroup.com/albums/userpics/10001/used-oil-1.jpg

Shutter Speed: 1/100 sec
F-Stop: f/5.6
Aperature Value: f/5.6
Max Aperature Value: f/3.5
ISO Speed Ratings: 100
Focal length: 22.0 mm

http://gallery.downeymillgroup.com/albums/userpics/10001/used-oil-2.jpg

Shutter Speed: 1/100 sec
F-Stop: f/5.6
Aperature Value: f/5.6
Max Aperature Value: f/4.0
ISO Speed Ratings: 100
Focal length: 28.0 mm

[Calis]

I have to say that neither really does that much for me, but of the 2 I prefer the first.

[roanjohn]

Its good.

It doens't jump out at me where I can say "WOW".!!!

But I like them both.

I would probably prefer a better subject............either a bird or a person with that tank. Or maybe a wider POV where I can see more sorroundings.

Ro1

[BlueDog]

you both are right. just needs .... something. I know the owner of the barn. He's got a local gravel hauling business and stores his dumptruck in the barn. Having him leaning on the tank might be interesting. I might also play with converting it to B&W. Thanks for the feedback!

[karusel]

I have to say that neither really does that much for me, but of the 2 I prefer the first.

Seconded.

Bluedog: I know exacly how you have felt when you decided to take the shots. Unfortunately many times the framed view looks much duller than what you see with your naked eyes. This is almost on 'the boring postcards' level (discussed in at least two topics), but I'm afraid it's not boring enough :lol: It is specially hard to make a good shot in abandoned places, like warehouses, buildings, ruins, etc. I would say it's either an ultra wide angle lens, or a closeup thing. When shooting stuff like that you really need to 'think framed'.

[stopbath]

The close up is too close. Since you can return to the scene, try a shot between the two, one where we see the complete 'face' of the container, but no sky, and maybe no coiled up hose.

Try for side lighting so the boards in the barn show up with more texture. (if that lighting ever happens...)

Also, a bit of movement in the grasses (1/4 second or a full second on a tripod) might show time passing...

I don't think a figure in the image would do anything but draw attention away from the drum...

Very good subject...

[RoB_m]

it's got good color relationships going on, but yeah, a nice touch would be having a bird or something in there to make it seem more like a moment frozen in time instead of just a barn and whatnot. something natural that you can't just photograph there everyday but evokes an emotional response.