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Winkenhofers · 06:26 AM

C&C welcome. I'm unsure of this photo.

Nixarma · 07-26-2007, 08:29 AM

Chris,

This photograph, on its own merit, conveys very little to me. It looks like a funeral home and on looking at your Flickr page I see that it is indeed a photograph made in a cemetery.

The emptiness of this room and a sense of loss are worthy subjects to show and convey. Unfortunately, the elements in this photograph come together in a rather unsatisfactory manner.

The greenery in the bright background is what keeps drawing the eye's attention. The seats look somber enough but seem generic.

The bouquets are the only element that give a sense of what this place is. Now that is not a bad approach... I like photographs that are not so obvious. However, in this case they are in dull light and are poorly defined.

One might derive a philosophical message from closer inspection of this photograph but even then I think a much stronger image is in this room.

Nikhil
The one area

channeler · 07-26-2007, 08:37 AM

Hi Chris, I'm afraid the photo doesn't do much for me either. The eye is drawn to the scene outside the window. It is always worth experimenting in this way though. What kind of effect were you seeking?

Paul

c.r.brown · 07-26-2007, 10:05 AM

Originally posted by Nixarma

The emptiness of this room and a sense of loss are worthy subjects to show and convey. Unfortunately, the elements in this photograph come together in a rather unsatisfactory manner.

The greenery in the bright background is what keeps drawing the eye's attention. The seats look somber enough but seem generic.

The bouquets are the only element that give a sense of what this place is. Now that is not a bad approach... I like photographs that are not so obvious. However, in this case they are in dull light and are poorly defined.

You're probably right on all counts. This was taken during my lunch break the light was fantastic yesterday. I think I need a bit wider shot I had the camera setup about 3 feet from the wall.

Originally posted by Nixarma

One might derive a philosophical message from closer inspection of this photograph but even then I think a much stronger image is in this room.

I know theres a photo in this room. I think some repeated visits wlll yield something.

Originally posted by Channeler:

I'm afraid the photo doesn't do much for me either. The eye is drawn to the scene outside the window. It is always worth experimenting in this way though. What kind of effect were you seeking?

I wanted to show the life outdoors versus the enclosed space of stale emptiness.

I definitely stopped down way too much. I'll need to look through my shots again. I liked the lines that are in this one but I think you're both right.

c.r.brown · 07-26-2007, 10:06 AM

Maybe I can save this photo with a little bit different processing. Dunno.

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07-26-2007, 08:29 AM	#2
Nixarma Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 288	Chris, This photograph, on its own merit, conveys very little to me. It looks like a funeral home and on looking at your Flickr page I see that it is indeed a photograph made in a cemetery. The emptiness of this room and a sense of loss are worthy subjects to show and convey. Unfortunately, the elements in this photograph come together in a rather unsatisfactory manner. The greenery in the bright background is what keeps drawing the eye's attention. The seats look somber enough but seem generic. The bouquets are the only element that give a sense of what this place is. Now that is not a bad approach... I like photographs that are not so obvious. However, in this case they are in dull light and are poorly defined. One might derive a philosophical message from closer inspection of this photograph but even then I think a much stronger image is in this room. Nikhil The one area

07-26-2007, 08:37 AM	#3
channeler Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northwich Cheshire England Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,009	Hi Chris, I'm afraid the photo doesn't do much for me either. The eye is drawn to the scene outside the window. It is always worth experimenting in this way though. What kind of effect were you seeking? Paul

07-26-2007, 10:05 AM	#4
c.r.brown Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 214 Original Poster	Originally posted by Nixarma The emptiness of this room and a sense of loss are worthy subjects to show and convey. Unfortunately, the elements in this photograph come together in a rather unsatisfactory manner. The greenery in the bright background is what keeps drawing the eye's attention. The seats look somber enough but seem generic. The bouquets are the only element that give a sense of what this place is. Now that is not a bad approach... I like photographs that are not so obvious. However, in this case they are in dull light and are poorly defined. You're probably right on all counts. This was taken during my lunch break the light was fantastic yesterday. I think I need a bit wider shot I had the camera setup about 3 feet from the wall. Originally posted by Nixarma One might derive a philosophical message from closer inspection of this photograph but even then I think a much stronger image is in this room. I know theres a photo in this room. I think some repeated visits wlll yield something. Originally posted by Channeler: I'm afraid the photo doesn't do much for me either. The eye is drawn to the scene outside the window. It is always worth experimenting in this way though. What kind of effect were you seeking? I wanted to show the life outdoors versus the enclosed space of stale emptiness. I definitely stopped down way too much. I'll need to look through my shots again. I liked the lines that are in this one but I think you're both right.

07-26-2007, 10:06 AM	#5
c.r.brown Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 214 Original Poster	Maybe I can save this photo with a little bit different processing. Dunno.