Getty Center, Los Angeles

Tee Why · 24th of September 2007 (Mon)

I made it out to the Getty, it rained just before and the sky is full of big fluffy clouds and the air is so clear, you can see very far without any haze. Both which are somewhat of a rarity in Southern California.

The lighting was good on some parts but when it got hazy, I noticed a loss of contrast that I don't like with hazy sky. But we kept our WB on cloudy to bring up more colors so when processing in RAW you don't have to adjust the WB as much. We were waiting for the twilight but the sun fell down on a big cloud and that was pretty much it.

1. Entrance

2. Model to represent the first real aqueduct system built by Mulholland

3. Looking up from a scaffolding sculpture.

4. Abstract of a wall

5. Looking north toward the 405 Freeway.

6. Forced perspective

7. Break in the clouds

whole gallery is here.
http://tomyi.smugmug.com/gallery/642341#P-1-15
c/c welcome.

dazzlebea · 24th of September 2007 (Mon)

Great shots. Tom! Those clouds sure add to the pics, don't they? And wasn't the rain great? I really like #5, tho I think it's leaning a bit to the left. 405 seems rather empty.

Tee Why · 24th of September 2007 (Mon)

Hey thanks, for no 5 I added a touch of dutch angle as I prefer to not squarly line up the shots all the time. Not sure if it worked with that swooping line formed by the railing though.

dazzlebea · 24th of September 2007 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tee Why

Hey thanks, for no 5 I added a touch of dutch angle as I prefer to not squarly line up the shots all the time. Not sure if it worked with that swooping line formed by the railing though.

I agree, sometimes a little tilt works wonders. For me, in this case, it looks like you forgot to straighten it.

MJAM · 24th of September 2007 (Mon)

Excellent series. That deep blue is gorgeous. Wonderful lines throughout. Thanks for sharing. Mike

Tee Why · 24th of September 2007 (Mon)

Ok, tried a little touch up in LR and straightening.
Before

After

chestercopperpot · 24th of September 2007 (Mon)

i think these are some really terrific shots. love the whole style and pp. great work.

Esquire · 24th of September 2007 (Mon)

these shots were getty fabulous. Esq.

jdizzle · 24th of September 2007 (Mon)

Very nice Tee why! I like all of them esp. the DOF shot. Well done!

Clearlight · 24th of September 2007 (Mon)

Wow, great stuff. Personally I like the "after". The juxtaposition of the railing and the freeway pulls me right in. Good job.

bryanj87 · 24th of September 2007 (Mon)

Great stuff. The B&W is awesome.

happybee · 24th of September 2007 (Mon)

Great pictures. Well done.

Tee Why · 24th of September 2007 (Mon)

Hey thanks all. Getty is a great place to take pictures and see other photogs of all levels.
I'll see the typical newbie with dslr with a kit lens to top notch stuff.

I kind of snickered and felt sorry for a guy with a big domke bad, a medium format body, and a big old Gitzo tripod. The thing must have weighted like 20lb's or something, but he couldn't use it at all and ended up handholding all his shots as they don't allow any tripods.

david888lee · 25th of September 2007 (Tue)

great series! thanks for sharing

24th of September 2007 (Mon)	#1
Tee Why "Monkey's uncle" Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 10,579	Getty Center, Los Angeles I made it out to the Getty, it rained just before and the sky is full of big fluffy clouds and the air is so clear, you can see very far without any haze. Both which are somewhat of a rarity in Southern California. The lighting was good on some parts but when it got hazy, I noticed a loss of contrast that I don't like with hazy sky. But we kept our WB on cloudy to bring up more colors so when processing in RAW you don't have to adjust the WB as much. We were waiting for the twilight but the sun fell down on a big cloud and that was pretty much it. 1. Entrance 2. Model to represent the first real aqueduct system built by Mulholland 3. Looking up from a scaffolding sculpture. 4. Abstract of a wall 5. Looking north toward the 405 Freeway. 6. Forced perspective 7. Break in the clouds whole gallery is here. http://tomyi.smugmug.com/gallery/642341#P-1-15 c/c welcome. __________________ Gallery: http://tomyi.smugmug.com/

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dazzlebea Cream of the Crop Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,327 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Getty Center, Los Angeles Great shots. Tom! Those clouds sure add to the pics, don't they? And wasn't the rain great? I really like #5, tho I think it's leaning a bit to the left. 405 seems rather empty. __________________ Zenfolio Gallery Gear List

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Tee Why "Monkey's uncle" Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 10,579	Re: Getty Center, Los Angeles Hey thanks, for no 5 I added a touch of dutch angle as I prefer to not squarly line up the shots all the time. Not sure if it worked with that swooping line formed by the railing though. __________________ Gallery: http://tomyi.smugmug.com/

24th of September 2007 (Mon)	#6
Tee Why "Monkey's uncle" Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 10,579	Re: Getty Center, Los Angeles Ok, tried a little touch up in LR and straightening. Before After __________________ Gallery: http://tomyi.smugmug.com/

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chestercopperpot Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 991	Re: Getty Center, Los Angeles i think these are some really terrific shots. love the whole style and pp. great work. __________________ Michael 5D Mark II 16-35mm 2.8L II; 35mm 1.4L; 85 1.2L II; 70-200 2.8L IS II

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MJAM Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Juneau, Alaska Posts: 511 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Getty Center, Los Angeles Excellent series. That deep blue is gorgeous. Wonderful lines throughout. Thanks for sharing. Mike __________________ -Mike www.natureindepth.com 5DII / 40D / Tokina 11-16 2.8 / 16-35 Mark II / 24 2.8 / Zeiss 35 2.0 ZE / 50 1.4 / 17-40 / 70-200 f4 IS / 300 f2.8 IS / TC 1.4 / Gitzo 2940 / Gitzo Traveller / Markins M10

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Esquire Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 309 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Getty Center, Los Angeles these shots were getty fabulous. Esq. __________________ Canon EOS 5D, Various and Sundry Accoutrement www.davidnbryan.com

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jdizzle Darth Noink Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chillin' at the Death Star eating cookies Posts: 67,890	Re: Getty Center, Los Angeles Very nice Tee why! I like all of them esp. the DOF shot. Well done! __________________ Phase One IQ260, Cambo, Rodenstock Digaron, Nikon D4 X 2, Nikon D800E, Nikon D800, Nikon D600, and Canon 1Ds MK III. Leica M (Type 240 preordered) Last edited by jdizzle : 24th of September 2007 (Mon) at 21:22.

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Clearlight Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hermosa Beach, California Posts: 280 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Getty Center, Los Angeles Wow, great stuff. Personally I like the "after". The juxtaposition of the railing and the freeway pulls me right in. Good job.

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