Walkway to Heaven

Walkway to Heaven · 07:23 PM

I was able to capture this today during my lunch break. Shot in infrared using K100D, 18-55mm kit lens, Hoya R72 IR filter.

vievetrick · 12-21-2007, 07:29 PM

Interesting.

JMR · 12-21-2007, 07:41 PM

I like it, dramatic and stark, and a nice balance of dark with light elements.

JMR

ruemiser · 12-21-2007, 08:53 PM

Beautiful and Haunting.....

distorted_vision · 12-21-2007, 09:46 PM

easily one of the best shots i have seen on this forum.... awesome work mate... looks fantastic... very moving,,

xs400 · 12-22-2007, 11:26 AM

Originally posted by distorted_vision

easily one of the best shots i have seen on this forum.... awesome work mate... looks fantastic... very moving,,

Thanks very much, DV, that means a lot to me.

This was a lucky shot for me. The old man in the picture just happend to be walking by just as I set up my camera. He was actually the only person I saw while I was there.

Cheers,
Frank

axl · 12-22-2007, 02:28 PM

really like this one, well done...

Ash · 12-22-2007, 02:57 PM

You've turned an everyday view into a work of art.
BEAUTIFUL.

Formula · 12-23-2007, 06:29 PM

Very cool, I like it!!

Stratman · 12-23-2007, 07:04 PM

Very nice shot !! I need to get out and try my IR filter sometime, been so bleak weather wise lately, haven't had much of a chance.

distorted_vision · 12-23-2007, 07:35 PM

Originally posted by xs400

Thanks very much, DV, that means a lot to me.

This was a lucky shot for me. The old man in the picture just happend to be walking by just as I set up my camera. He was actually the only person I saw while I was there.

Cheers,
Frank

no worrys mate....

i love photographers that can turn a somewhat mundane everyday sort of subject/scene into a very interesting shot.. this photo is no exception to this example.. the old man is a perfect example of how a simple addition to an otherwise average shot, can make the image work in a way that lasts a lifetime..
well done and merry xmas :P

kev

Photo Tramp · 12-23-2007, 07:39 PM

Interesting and beautiful. Very well done.

J.Scott · 12-24-2007, 04:26 AM

Good God man - you're created a 'Fine Art Photograph'! This is very good, in my humble opinion. I'd be very pleased with myself had I taken the shot.

It has many great qualities; the shadow lines of the railing is very stark and adds character to an otherwise smooth and uninteresting sidewalk; the dark and menacing clouds contrast perfectly with the sunny foreground; the lamp posts could be distracting but you managed to have them perfectly balanced and now definitely add to the picture; and finally, the old man trudging up the hill puts life to the whole scene. The only change I'd make is to clone out the wires on the left side.

Great job!

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vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,185	Interesting.

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JMR Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 3,332	I like it, dramatic and stark, and a nice balance of dark with light elements. JMR

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ruemiser Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Philadelphia PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 76	Beautiful and Haunting.....

12-21-2007, 09:46 PM	#5
distorted_vision Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: melbourne, ozzland Posts: 1,267	easily one of the best shots i have seen on this forum.... awesome work mate... looks fantastic... very moving,,

12-22-2007, 11:26 AM	#6
xs400 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,752 Original Poster	Originally posted by distorted_vision easily one of the best shots i have seen on this forum.... awesome work mate... looks fantastic... very moving,, Thanks very much, DV, that means a lot to me. This was a lucky shot for me. The old man in the picture just happend to be walking by just as I set up my camera. He was actually the only person I saw while I was there. Cheers, Frank

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axl Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,181	really like this one, well done...

12-22-2007, 02:57 PM	#8
Ash Community Manager Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,749	You've turned an everyday view into a work of art. BEAUTIFUL.

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Formula Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Georgia USA Posts: 119	Very cool, I like it!!

12-23-2007, 07:04 PM	#10
Stratman Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St Louis, Missouri U S A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,464	Very nice shot !! I need to get out and try my IR filter sometime, been so bleak weather wise lately, haven't had much of a chance.

12-23-2007, 07:35 PM	#11
distorted_vision Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: melbourne, ozzland Posts: 1,267	Originally posted by xs400 Thanks very much, DV, that means a lot to me. This was a lucky shot for me. The old man in the picture just happend to be walking by just as I set up my camera. He was actually the only person I saw while I was there. Cheers, Frank no worrys mate.... i love photographers that can turn a somewhat mundane everyday sort of subject/scene into a very interesting shot.. this photo is no exception to this example.. the old man is a perfect example of how a simple addition to an otherwise average shot, can make the image work in a way that lasts a lifetime.. well done and merry xmas :P kev

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12-23-2007, 07:39 PM	#12
Photo Tramp Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA. Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,041	Interesting and beautiful. Very well done.

12-24-2007, 04:26 AM	#13
J.Scott Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,675	Good God man - you're created a 'Fine Art Photograph'! This is very good, in my humble opinion. I'd be very pleased with myself had I taken the shot. It has many great qualities; the shadow lines of the railing is very stark and adds character to an otherwise smooth and uninteresting sidewalk; the dark and menacing clouds contrast perfectly with the sunny foreground; the lamp posts could be distracting but you managed to have them perfectly balanced and now definitely add to the picture; and finally, the old man trudging up the hill puts life to the whole scene. The only change I'd make is to clone out the wires on the left side. Great job!