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ChristianRock · 01-10-2017, 02:48 PM

I tried to give these pictures a bit of that "film" feel that some of us are so fond of... not by using any film presets, but by tweaking until it looks like something I am satisfied with. And not chasing any film in particular... just the "feel" of a 70s-era photograph. I think I might have overdone the vignette on the 1st one a bit, but it somehow still works I think... what do you guys and gals say?

Photos taken in RAW and processed very similarly in Corel Aftershot Pro.

BATMON · 01-11-2017, 09:10 PM

First photo reminds me of William Eggleston.

ChristianRock · 01-12-2017, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by BATMON

First photo reminds me of William Eggleston.

I never expected that big a compliment

But I am very ashamed to say that I did have to look him up, wasn't familiar with his work (I've only been doing this photography thing for 3 years...)

I LOVE the look of his work, and can only imagine what his dye transfer prints look like in real life. Thanks for introducing me to him

I just can't believe I had never ran into his work before, and I've googled things "great photographers" for a couple years now, trying to know new great ones.

mee · 01-12-2017, 08:29 PM

It is interesting to see the places often missed from the public view... and as much as I have that sentiment, I've taken a few of these before too.

However, I also think hanging out behind buildings, taking photos of the backdoors and windows might also be perceived as casing the location by the unaware (of your intentions). Be careful!

ChristianRock · 01-12-2017, 08:44 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mee

It is interesting to see the places often missed from the public view... and as much as I have that sentiment, I've taken a few of these before too.

However, I also think hanging out behind buildings, taking photos of the backdoors and windows might also be perceived as casing the location by the unaware (of your intentions). Be careful!

In this case, it's a public road

So I don't think anyone's concerned. But I agree, if it was just a private road, I wouldn't go in. It's common in GA, other small downtown areas are like that as well. Too bad there's not a lot of them that I can get to during lunch time...

mee · 01-14-2017, 05:33 PM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

In this case, it's a public road

So I don't think anyone's concerned. But I agree, if it was just a private road, I wouldn't go in. It's common in GA, other small downtown areas are like that as well. Too bad there's not a lot of them that I can get to during lunch time...

I was once walking in a field, behind the line of stores along a highway.. long field behind the whole storefronts. Taking photos from the PoV of being the buildings (since I never get to see that view). I was quite a far ways away from convenience store but I noticed a guy watching me from the back of the building.

Didn't realize it until now that he probably was concerned I was up to no good. I was watching HIM because I thought HE was up to no good.

**MSL** · 01-14-2017, 05:44 PM

The first one definitely has that feel to it. Always love to see cars parked in front of no parking signs...

smf · 01-18-2017, 09:48 AM

Good work.
Have you considered a project in which you photograph murals, including the fox?
Best wishes,

**paulh** · 01-18-2017, 09:59 AM

Nice ones, CR. You definitely captured "the look" in the first shot.

ChristianRock · 01-18-2017, 02:47 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by smf

Good work.
Have you considered a project in which you photograph murals, including the fox?
Best wishes,

No, I haven't... there's these two that I know of within a reasonable distance. More would probably require some planned trips, which with 3 kids and lots of extra curricular activities, might not be possible right now...

I did consider a "night" series since I drive about an hour home from work, when it's already dark... haven't been really happy with the results but might still continue pursuing that. We'll see. Any project has to be something around the areas I already go to...

In the meantime, here's a couple pictures of the "Fox building":

And this is the other one I was talking about. This one's harder to photograph as there's trash cans and other unsightly things just outside the borders of this pic:

Originally posted by paulh

Nice ones, CR. You definitely captured "the look" in the first shot.

Thank you Paul

01-10-2017, 02:48 PM	#1
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Back of downtown scenes Lens: Tokina AF193 19-35mm f/3.5-4.5 Camera: K10D Photo Location: Norcross, GA ISO: 100 Aperture: F8 I tried to give these pictures a bit of that "film" feel that some of us are so fond of... not by using any film presets, but by tweaking until it looks like something I am satisfied with. And not chasing any film in particular... just the "feel" of a 70s-era photograph. I think I might have overdone the vignette on the 1st one a bit, but it somehow still works I think... what do you guys and gals say? Photos taken in RAW and processed very similarly in Corel Aftershot Pro.

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ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910 Original Poster	Originally posted by BATMON First photo reminds me of William Eggleston. I never expected that big a compliment But I am very ashamed to say that I did have to look him up, wasn't familiar with his work (I've only been doing this photography thing for 3 years...) I LOVE the look of his work, and can only imagine what his dye transfer prints look like in real life. Thanks for introducing me to him I just can't believe I had never ran into his work before, and I've googled things "great photographers" for a couple years now, trying to know new great ones.

01-12-2017, 08:29 PM	#4
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	It is interesting to see the places often missed from the public view... and as much as I have that sentiment, I've taken a few of these before too. However, I also think hanging out behind buildings, taking photos of the backdoors and windows might also be perceived as casing the location by the unaware (of your intentions). Be careful!

01-12-2017, 08:44 PM - 1 Like	#5
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910 Original Poster	Originally posted by mee It is interesting to see the places often missed from the public view... and as much as I have that sentiment, I've taken a few of these before too. However, I also think hanging out behind buildings, taking photos of the backdoors and windows might also be perceived as casing the location by the unaware (of your intentions). Be careful! In this case, it's a public road So I don't think anyone's concerned. But I agree, if it was just a private road, I wouldn't go in. It's common in GA, other small downtown areas are like that as well. Too bad there's not a lot of them that I can get to during lunch time...

01-14-2017, 05:33 PM	#6
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by ChristianRock In this case, it's a public road So I don't think anyone's concerned. But I agree, if it was just a private road, I wouldn't go in. It's common in GA, other small downtown areas are like that as well. Too bad there's not a lot of them that I can get to during lunch time... I was once walking in a field, behind the line of stores along a highway.. long field behind the whole storefronts. Taking photos from the PoV of being the buildings (since I never get to see that view). I was quite a far ways away from convenience store but I noticed a guy watching me from the back of the building. Didn't realize it until now that he probably was concerned I was up to no good. I was watching HIM because I thought HE was up to no good.

01-14-2017, 05:44 PM	#7
MSL Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,749	The first one definitely has that feel to it. Always love to see cars parked in front of no parking signs...

01-18-2017, 09:48 AM	#8
smf Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Midland, MI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,083	Good work. Have you considered a project in which you photograph murals, including the fox? Best wishes,

01-18-2017, 09:59 AM	#9
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,252	Nice ones, CR. You definitely captured "the look" in the first shot.

01-18-2017, 02:47 PM - 1 Like	#10
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910 Original Poster	Originally posted by smf Good work. Have you considered a project in which you photograph murals, including the fox? Best wishes, No, I haven't... there's these two that I know of within a reasonable distance. More would probably require some planned trips, which with 3 kids and lots of extra curricular activities, might not be possible right now... I did consider a "night" series since I drive about an hour home from work, when it's already dark... haven't been really happy with the results but might still continue pursuing that. We'll see. Any project has to be something around the areas I already go to... In the meantime, here's a couple pictures of the "Fox building": And this is the other one I was talking about. This one's harder to photograph as there's trash cans and other unsightly things just outside the borders of this pic: Originally posted by paulh Nice ones, CR. You definitely captured "the look" in the first shot. Thank you Paul

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