The Desolate Bench

RMXSeven · 9th of June 2009 (Tue)

Hey guys,

Had this posted in the Urban and City Life thread. Not really happy with and not sure why. It's strange as out of all the shots I posted on that thread, this was everyone's favourite.

It is from Sydney's Luminous festival (www.vividsydney.com.au) for those who are interested.
The bench was lit up as part of the exhibit.

Cheers,

~Ronen

RMXSeven · 10th of June 2009 (Wed)

No comments?
Not even that the tree to the right is distracting?
Or that it could use a tighter crop from the top?

Or just a general, I don't like this.... or you!....

~Ronen

rgs- · 10th of June 2009 (Wed)

i really like it!

totally didn't even notice the tree on the right until i read your post. i was trying to figure out how that bench is lit like that. haha

RMXSeven · 11th of June 2009 (Thu)

Thanks

There is a light hanging from another tree (out of frame)

~Ronen

TheHunter · 11th of June 2009 (Thu)

For some reason, I felt like the things in the background were distracting to it. So real fast I burnt them in photoshop, and here are the results. (Oh and to clarify... I am in no way a professional and haven't taken any classes in this... its just how I feel.)

But personally I think it helps.

**edit** oops, I missed a spot on accident. I'll fix it real fast and reupload..... DONE

telephoto500 · 11th of June 2009 (Thu)

i like it....
maybe its the bright buildings behind the bench, a darker overall background?

RMXSeven · 11th of June 2009 (Thu)

Hmm,

I like the burn you've done, but then again, I like overly dark photos.
It really helped with the building in the centre.

Thanks for taking the time to edit.

~Ronen

TheHunter · 11th of June 2009 (Thu)

Haha no problem. But yeah that's what I though too about the center building.

rgs- · 11th of June 2009 (Thu)

i prefer the original. the bit of color really helps it

radloser · 11th of June 2009 (Thu)

I like the original also. The blue light on the tree off to the left is a tad distracting. I like how the bench is very inviting. This one would be hung!

gamec0mmander · 11th of June 2009 (Thu)

I like it alot. i would take away from the background (city lights) saturation or even make everything black and white except for the bench and the lightened ground under it. Either way it's a great shot. If you're a "purist" and don't like to experiment with photoshop then disregard all my suggestions and leave it as you shot it, lol.

Flo · 11th of June 2009 (Thu)

I like it as is..

RMXSeven · 12th of June 2009 (Fri)

Wow. Thanks for all the input guys. Maybe I should consider hanging this lol.

~Ronen

SnapShot621 · 13th of June 2009 (Sat)

Beautiful photo. Maybe take out the high rise in the back or really darken it. Great photo!

Stutterbug · 13th of June 2009 (Sat)

I really like this picture. The reason I like this is the contrast of subject. You have a park/forestry area against a big city. With the light on the bench it tells a story. To me it says, no matter how busy you are you need to take a minute to come sit outside and relax once in awhile. (maybe a little dorky but w/e) Really cool shot man!

9th of June 2009 (Tue)	#1
RMXSeven Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 300 IMAGE EDITING OK	The Desolate Bench Hey guys, Had this posted in the Urban and City Life thread. Not really happy with and not sure why. It's strange as out of all the shots I posted on that thread, this was everyone's favourite. It is from Sydney's Luminous festival (www.vividsydney.com.au) for those who are interested. The bench was lit up as part of the exhibit. Cheers, ~Ronen __________________ Canon 40D \| EFs 10-22 \| EFs 17-85 \| Sigma 70-300 APO \| EF 50mm Fantastic Plastic

10th of June 2009 (Wed)	#2
RMXSeven Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 300 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: The Desolate Bench No comments? Not even that the tree to the right is distracting? Or that it could use a tighter crop from the top? Or just a general, I don't like this.... or you!.... ~Ronen __________________ Canon 40D \| EFs 10-22 \| EFs 17-85 \| Sigma 70-300 APO \| EF 50mm Fantastic Plastic

10th of June 2009 (Wed)	#3
rgs- Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 893 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: The Desolate Bench i really like it! totally didn't even notice the tree on the right until i read your post. i was trying to figure out how that bench is lit like that. haha __________________ Ryan www.ryansaundersphotography.com stuff: 5DII : 1DIII : 17-40L : Σ50 1.4 : 135L : 70-200 2.8L IS II

11th of June 2009 (Thu)	#4
RMXSeven Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 300 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: The Desolate Bench Thanks There is a light hanging from another tree (out of frame) ~Ronen __________________ Canon 40D \| EFs 10-22 \| EFs 17-85 \| Sigma 70-300 APO \| EF 50mm Fantastic Plastic

11th of June 2009 (Thu)	#5
TheHunter Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 63 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: The Desolate Bench For some reason, I felt like the things in the background were distracting to it. So real fast I burnt them in photoshop, and here are the results. (Oh and to clarify... I am in no way a professional and haven't taken any classes in this... its just how I feel.) But personally I think it helps. edit oops, I missed a spot on accident. I'll fix it real fast and reupload..... DONE Last edited by TheHunter : 11th of June 2009 (Thu) at 01:50.

11th of June 2009 (Thu)	#6
telephoto500 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 113	Re: The Desolate Bench i like it.... maybe its the bright buildings behind the bench, a darker overall background?

11th of June 2009 (Thu)	#7
RMXSeven Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 300 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: The Desolate Bench Hmm, I like the burn you've done, but then again, I like overly dark photos. It really helped with the building in the centre. Thanks for taking the time to edit. ~Ronen __________________ Canon 40D \| EFs 10-22 \| EFs 17-85 \| Sigma 70-300 APO \| EF 50mm Fantastic Plastic

11th of June 2009 (Thu)	#8
TheHunter Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 63 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: The Desolate Bench Haha no problem. But yeah that's what I though too about the center building.

11th of June 2009 (Thu)	#9
rgs- Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 893 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: The Desolate Bench i prefer the original. the bit of color really helps it __________________ Ryan www.ryansaundersphotography.com stuff: 5DII : 1DIII : 17-40L : Σ50 1.4 : 135L : 70-200 2.8L IS II

11th of June 2009 (Thu)	#10
radloser Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 271 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: The Desolate Bench I like the original also. The blue light on the tree off to the left is a tad distracting. I like how the bench is very inviting. This one would be hung! __________________ BillsImages.com Canon A620 Nikon D300 and D80 - I know, shut up!

11th of June 2009 (Thu)	#11
gamec0mmander Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 232	Re: The Desolate Bench I like it alot. i would take away from the background (city lights) saturation or even make everything black and white except for the bench and the lightened ground under it. Either way it's a great shot. If you're a "purist" and don't like to experiment with photoshop then disregard all my suggestions and leave it as you shot it, lol.

11th of June 2009 (Thu)	#12
Flo Gimmie Some Lovin Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nanaimo,B.C. Posts: 44,175 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: The Desolate Bench I like it as is.. __________________ you're a great friend, but if Zombies chase us, I am tripping you.

12th of June 2009 (Fri)	#13
RMXSeven Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 300 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: The Desolate Bench Wow. Thanks for all the input guys. Maybe I should consider hanging this lol. ~Ronen __________________ Canon 40D \| EFs 10-22 \| EFs 17-85 \| Sigma 70-300 APO \| EF 50mm Fantastic Plastic

13th of June 2009 (Sat)	#14
SnapShot621 Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Sunshine State Posts: 223 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: The Desolate Bench Beautiful photo. Maybe take out the high rise in the back or really darken it. Great photo!

13th of June 2009 (Sat)	#15
Stutterbug Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 176 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: The Desolate Bench I really like this picture. The reason I like this is the contrast of subject. You have a park/forestry area against a big city. With the light on the bench it tells a story. To me it says, no matter how busy you are you need to take a minute to come sit outside and relax once in awhile. (maybe a little dorky but w/e) Really cool shot man! __________________ Canon 7D, EF 28-70L, EF 50, EF 28-90, EF 75-300, EF 35-70, EFS 28-135 and a desire to learn.

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