Abstract Park bench

P12 · 09-25-2010, 02:39 PM

What do you think of this image?
Any and all aspects are welcome.

Post processing was done with Pentaxs included software. Don't remember exactly what I changed just played with it until I liked it.

Adam · 09-25-2010, 03:51 PM

I like the overall composition here, as well as the choice of sepia. I think the "shooting though" gives the photo good symmetry, considering that there are also leaves on the other side of the bench. What's missing, IMO, is a little bit of contrast. Why not crank it up a little?

P12 · 09-25-2010, 04:50 PM

Like this?

I like this one better.

P12 · 09-26-2010, 02:54 PM

I guess I should have worded my response better. Or asked the question differently.

Is the second picture a proper example of what was meant for increasing contrast? Or was it too much? Not enough?

brofkand · 09-26-2010, 03:44 PM

I would say the second one has too much contrast; you've lost some definition in the metal supports of the chair. I would burn the rock a smidge, and dodge the metal supports.

I'm not particularly fond of the OOF leaves in the foreground; it's distracting to me but I see why you did it. I personally would rather see the rest of the chair legs.

P12 · 09-27-2010, 05:42 PM

Is this one any better?

clarkebd · 09-29-2010, 06:39 AM

I prefer the second shot. More contrast.

P12 · 09-29-2010, 04:26 PM

Thanks all for the feed back.

09-25-2010, 02:39 PM	#1
P12 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 40	Park bench Lens: 18-55 Camera: Kx Photo Location: back yard waco tx ISO: 1600 Shutter Speed: 1/750s Aperture: F5.6 What do you think of this image? Any and all aspects are welcome. Post processing was done with Pentaxs included software. Don't remember exactly what I changed just played with it until I liked it.

09-25-2010, 03:51 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	I like the overall composition here, as well as the choice of sepia. I think the "shooting though" gives the photo good symmetry, considering that there are also leaves on the other side of the bench. What's missing, IMO, is a little bit of contrast. Why not crank it up a little? Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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09-25-2010, 04:50 PM	#3
P12 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 40 Original Poster	Like this? I like this one better.

09-26-2010, 02:54 PM	#4
P12 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 40 Original Poster	I guess I should have worded my response better. Or asked the question differently. Is the second picture a proper example of what was meant for increasing contrast? Or was it too much? Not enough?

09-26-2010, 03:44 PM	#5
brofkand Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 836	I would say the second one has too much contrast; you've lost some definition in the metal supports of the chair. I would burn the rock a smidge, and dodge the metal supports. I'm not particularly fond of the OOF leaves in the foreground; it's distracting to me but I see why you did it. I personally would rather see the rest of the chair legs.

09-27-2010, 05:42 PM	#6
P12 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 40 Original Poster	Is this one any better?

09-29-2010, 06:39 AM	#7
clarkebd Guest	I prefer the second shot. More contrast.

09-29-2010, 04:26 PM	#8
P12 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 40 Original Poster	Thanks all for the feed back.