Pier Shot

[mapollo]

Just having a play.Looking for critique (obviously).

[greenxeyezz]

looks a little HDR'ish, kind of giving me a feeling it was shot during the WEE morning hours, HOWEVER the skyline looks like it was a long exposure at night, and caught some other light that is pretty dominate in your PP that is giving off a red tint.

I do like how you have a clear "line" from the bottom of the picture to your Lighthouse (which I am assuming is your main subject) by using the PIER yet you consider the pier your main subject...humm interesting =)

[JustinLawrence]

I find my attention is drawn to foreground and i cant drag my eyes away from the wooden planks, also the horizon isnt quite straight. Here is a different drop, straightened with some levels adjusted slightly.

http://strainedbeans.com/POTN/mess_cropped_straightened.jpg

[kmorgan]

I really like the composition of the original shot. I find the planks lead me right into the picture. Well done.

Kevin

[Flo]

I as well really like the perspective of the original shot....my eyes did follow the pier to the end..I like this.

[Kevan]

Do like...

Different stories being told with the texture and shades of the wood, the three stand outs in color, the ship and sky in the background. I would like to know the pp done.

[mapollo]

Thanks for all your comments.

I pp'd it using an action from Beth Hudson that I picked up from here.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=2733520&postcount=1

It was the 300 colouriser action. Thats what gives the image its overall warm tone. It also leaves a little red and green which I then brought out a little more.

I then used a warm photo filter (with a gradient) to further enhance the sky.

Other little bits too, normal things like a little burning and sharpening.

[chris d]

Seen it a thousand times, 972 of which were better done. Was the point to replicate something you saw? Or to say something new??

[Kevan]

Seen it a thousand times, 972 of which were better done. Was the point to replicate something you saw? Or to say something new??

Makes you wonder what's the point in posting a comment, now don't it?

This line of thinking, we all might as well put our cameras away. Honestly, this drive-by commenting has no supportive substance.

[danaistrad]

yes i think chris d should post his best work so we can crap all over it.

[chef21]

it's a vey nice shot, well done.

[drshottest718]

I love this shot...

[Rains]

Seen it a thousand times, 972 of which were better done. Was the point to replicate something you saw? Or to say something new??
"There are many like it but this one is mine!" - Full Metal Jacket

[msurdin]

Seen it a thousand times, 972 of which were better done. Was the point to replicate something you saw? Or to say something new??

First, it's called "learning" (which is a value in itself) and upon mastery provides the ability and skills necessary to develop our own style (if we have the talent and inclination).

[mapollo]

Thanks for taking the time to look and reply.

Seen it a thousand times, 972 of which were better done. Was the point to replicate something you saw? Or to say something new??

I'm guessing that its the selective colour that upset Chris d. Well at least I beat 27, it could have been worse.

Thanks again.........

[<AkulA>]

Yea, I like it just how you have it - the leading lines are amazing! Great shot! Count up how many positive comments you got here, and count the bad ones - that'll give you a better key of what makes a good shot, not "I've seen it a thousand times."

Print it... frame it... hang it!

[Flo]

Yea, I like it just how you have it - the leading lines are amazing! Great shot! Count up how many positive comments you got here, and count the bad ones - that'll give you a better key of what makes a good shot, not "I've seen it a thousand times."

Print it... frame it... hang it!

YEP;)

[nycityinsomniac]

Sick shot, im loving it!

[PETERSYMES]

Obviously Chris D has many completely original images in his collection.
For us mere mortals i like the shot a lot, just as it is...

Well done....

[mrmacca]

i love it , great shot , like the way the planks lead you straight up the picture , where's chris d gone

[Anke]

Lovely lead-in lines, its a pleasant image. Don't agree with the crop of the other poster though.

[napolar]

Love the picture, the lines bring me to the end of the pier the red of the lifesavers keeps you moving as well. I'm not sure about what the PP did to it, can you post the original so we can see the difference? Great setup! Better than 927 of my shots :)

[adam LC]

I think it's great, the leading lines just keep you looking!

Straighten the horizon and that's it, maybe a contrasty b/w version would be nice too?

Chris d.... shut up.

[<AkulA>]

Chris d.... shut up.

ROFL :D

[98photo]

I love the movement, I like the colors, but I too would like to see the original image.

[ADAPTE]

Great shot! Love the composition... not crazy about what you did in PP.

[haisai-ojisan]

Nice....I like the original vertical shot. B&W would look nice too.

[chris d]

Pics removed per request.

Here are some of my favorites. Crap away, if you wish, but I'm not asking for any feedback. I did previously, but realized that I have no idea of the abilities of those commenting, so how does their opinion matter?
Funny how some people ask for criticism, but are really asking for a hug. Although my post was in poor taste, and for that I apologize, no one asked me to elaborate or explain my point. These critique sections always remind me of a time when I was developing and printing B&W. I had just finished a print and someone said how much they liked it, what a good photographer I was. Made me feel good. Then I saw what they were printing and were obviously proud of, and I thought their work was terrible. I realized- why should I care what they thought of my work? So these threads almost always seem pointless to me, other than to be a big group hug. OTOH, I think if you don't want criticism, don't ask for it.
As for the pic in question, the photographer would have been better served had he tried to replicate Moonrise Over Hernandez, or The Steerage, or some other such famous pic. At best, the photo is an exercise in composition, but hardly original. But I guess that wasn't the point.

[Speedie]

I have no idea of the abilities of those commenting, so how does their opinion matter?
Interesting to hear this view of what critique means. I feel the opposite - the abilities of those commenting does not matter very much, but their opinion does. This isn't a classroom where only teachers are worth listening to, it's a place to find out what others think. This matters because some opinions or suggestions might make you think about your photograph or photography in general in a different way, and this can make you more creative or experiment more which surely has to be a good thing. I don't think you have to be a great photographer to give an opinion that can make a positive difference to someone else.

[PETERSYMES]

http://cdavan.smugmug.com/photos/188111907_xujJi-L.jpg

http://cdavan.smugmug.com/photos/250436057_mCXuL-L.jpg

http://cdavan.smugmug.com/photos/180552212_jsoot-L.jpg


Here are some of my favorites. Crap away, if you wish, but I'm not asking for any feedback. I did previously, but realized that I have no idea of the abilities of those commenting, so how does their opinion matter?

Well clearly it does to the people that ask for opinion, maybe not to you...

Funny how some people ask for criticism, but are really asking for a hug. Although my post was in poor taste, and for that I apologize, no one asked me to elaborate or explain my point. These critique sections always remind me of a time when I was developing and printing B&W. I had just finished a print and someone said how much they liked it, what a good photographer I was. Made me feel good. Then I saw what they were printing and were obviously proud of, and I thought their work was terrible. I realized- why should I care what they thought of my work? So these threads almost always seem pointless to me, other than to be a big group hug. OTOH, I think if you don't want criticism, don't ask for it.

I think for most people that use these forums, they are looking for constructive crtique (not criticsm) that way they can learn from the opinions of others yours was not constructive and given your views on the whole process why do you visit them?:confused:

As for the pic in question, the photographer would have been better served had he tried to replicate Moonrise Over Hernandez, or The Steerage, or some other such famous pic. At best, the photo is an exercise in composition, but hardly original. But I guess that wasn't the point.

[kgander]

the original is great! the movement is perfect, of course. :)

[adam LC]

Funny how some people ask for criticism, but are really asking for a hug.There is a huge difference between Destructive criticism and Constructive criticismThese critique sections always remind me of a time when I was developing and printing B&W. I had just finished a print and someone said how much they liked it, what a good photographer I was. Made me feel good. Then I saw what they were printing and were obviously proud of, and I thought their work was terrible.That's because of your ego. People with a chip on their shoulders often belittle others in an attempt to feel better about themselves... like you do.So these threads almost always seem pointless to me, other than to be a big group hug. OTOH, I think if you don't want criticism, don't ask for it.Yet you hijack the thread by posting shots of your own favourites to demonstrate your own ability... that's the ego again.
As for the pic in question, the photographer would have been better served had he tried to replicate Moonrise Over Hernandez, or The Steerage, or some other such famous pic. At best, the photo is an exercise in composition, but hardly original. But I guess that wasn't the point.
Didn't you say that you had seen shots like the OP's photo a thousand times before? now you claim he should have replicated something else? :rolleyes: I really think that in future; you should avoid the C&C forum.

[chris d]

:rolleyes: I really think that in future; you should avoid the C&C forum.
Actually, considering the way I view these sections, I agree. And I will.

[A.ROW]

nice rustic colour!

[mapollo]

This is an attempt at the colour original. Critique expected :)

[FZ1dave]

Actually, considering the way I view these sections, I agree. And I will.

Bet I know what the "d" stands for...

And the original looks great to me mapollo.

[Speedie]

This is an attempt at the colour original. Critique expected :)
Although the colours look more real in this version and it may be better technically, I think somehow it lacks the character that the original one had.