Machinery "Power"

Don From The Radio · 09-26-2011, 10:10 PM

I'm in the middle of an assignment using single words as inspiration for a photo. No rules, other than somehow the word should be represented. My word for the day is "POWER". As such, I present:

snappychappy · 09-26-2011, 10:40 PM

Love the bold shapes and contrasting colors.

smf · 09-27-2011, 05:20 AM

Excellent concept and a well-executed photo.
I'd enjoy seeing more of your work from the assignment.
Best wishes.

**Fontan** · 09-29-2011, 04:05 PM

I think you got something very cool here. I love the contrast between two major colors, and the amount of area those two colors occupy. The shapes (the engine compartment and the tire house) are contrasting too. Very nice.

However, I do wonder if there are ways to make it more "powerful." I am not saying that there are, but I wonder if there is. What was the focal length within your zoom when you shot this? I wonder how it would loooif you go really wide, and get really get down and close to the tire, and not be so caught up with the contrasting colors.

Don From The Radio · 09-29-2011, 04:43 PM

That was at 18mm. I could have probably changed the angle up a bit, but it's a 100 mile drive to where that truck sits, so I'm not sure if I'll have a chance to re-frame. I do get where you're going though, it's a good idea.

tibbitts · 09-30-2011, 08:05 PM

I really like the lighting, and I like the color as-is. Thanks for posting.

Paul

applejax · 10-13-2011, 06:44 PM

Agree about the shapes and colors. The angle makes it look overpowering and almost menacing.

09-26-2011, 10:10 PM	#1
Don From The Radio Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Delaware Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 344	"Power" Lens: Tamron 18-200 Camera: K200D Photo Location: North East, MD ISO: 200 Shutter Speed: 1/350s Aperture: F4 I'm in the middle of an assignment using single words as inspiration for a photo. No rules, other than somehow the word should be represented. My word for the day is "POWER". As such, I present:

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09-26-2011, 10:40 PM	#2
snappychappy Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Leeds Posts: 1,636	Love the bold shapes and contrasting colors.

09-27-2011, 05:20 AM	#3
smf Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Midland, MI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,083	Excellent concept and a well-executed photo. I'd enjoy seeing more of your work from the assignment. Best wishes.

09-29-2011, 04:05 PM	#4
Fontan Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5th floor Posts: 1,610	I think you got something very cool here. I love the contrast between two major colors, and the amount of area those two colors occupy. The shapes (the engine compartment and the tire house) are contrasting too. Very nice. However, I do wonder if there are ways to make it more "powerful." I am not saying that there are, but I wonder if there is. What was the focal length within your zoom when you shot this? I wonder how it would loooif you go really wide, and get really get down and close to the tire, and not be so caught up with the contrasting colors.

09-29-2011, 04:43 PM	#5
Don From The Radio Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Delaware Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 344 Original Poster	That was at 18mm. I could have probably changed the angle up a bit, but it's a 100 mile drive to where that truck sits, so I'm not sure if I'll have a chance to re-frame. I do get where you're going though, it's a good idea.

09-30-2011, 08:05 PM	#6
tibbitts Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oklahoma USA Posts: 2,193	I really like the lighting, and I like the color as-is. Thanks for posting. Paul

10-13-2011, 06:44 PM	#7
applejax Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Albums Posts: 271	Agree about the shapes and colors. The angle makes it look overpowering and almost menacing.