Misc Falun Mine

pero · 08-30-2018, 08:37 AM

From a very old mine (today a museum) in Falun, Sweden. I've deliberately left much negative space to give some sense of the surrounding space and darkness (wish I'd had an even wider lens). I also know it's a bit tilted but I'm not sure if I mind? Also decided not to crop it though I realise there are plenty of options for doing so. Any comments and critique welcome!

Attached Images

View Picture EXIF

MrKodak · 08-30-2018, 10:11 AM

Interesting picture of the important mines of Falun. The Swedish wealth back in the 14th and 15th century was built on the copper mined in Falun.
Personally I like it, but I think you should have exposed it a little brighter so the center stood out a little more. Although back in the days of mining I can imagine how dark it must have been as they only had the most primitive lighting available.

**MossyRocks** · 08-30-2018, 10:56 AM

I want it to be a little tighter so there is more bright area to explore but in general like the larger amount of dark negative space. It almost feels like an unfinished Rembrandt painting where he just needed to put some worker in.

**pichaser** · 08-30-2018, 01:37 PM

Mining in that era was not an inspiring job but without such work civilization would be much different today .

ChristianRock · 08-30-2018, 05:14 PM

Nicely done, I also wish it was a bit tighter.

jays0n · 08-30-2018, 10:13 PM

Agree with others about tightening it up. I zoomed it on my phone screen so that basically all of the lighted portion fits with just a slim border of dark all around and I think it looks awesome. The smooth dreamy lighting of the lit section really comes out then. Moving the phone a little I feel I can see the flame flickering on the wagon wheel.

wl02356427 · 09-02-2018, 08:49 PM

Originally posted by pero

From a very old mine (today a museum) in Falun, Sweden. I've deliberately left much negative space to give some sense of the surrounding space and darkness (wish I'd had an even wider lens). I also know it's a bit tilted but I'm not sure if I mind? Also decided not to crop it though I realise there are plenty of options for doing so. Any comments and critique welcome!

It's a great photo. When I using VR box to look at this photo, it seems like I am in the cave. However, if there are some details on the bottom of this photo as a foreground, that would be perfect! Anyway, it's an expressive photo.

MrKodak · 10-02-2019, 06:28 AM

I like the black space around it, but I agree you could have shot for the highlights and let it be slightly more bright in the bright areas.

dan.a.nesheim · 10-04-2019, 07:21 PM

The negative space is needed, but i agree, it a wider lense would be better. A bit tilted yes but not a problem with this composition. This is a good photo.

shaolen · 10-04-2019, 08:55 PM

I would Brighten the visible parts some

**pichaser** · 10-05-2019, 04:18 AM

This photo shows a grim place at it's best . Try to imagine choking dust , dust and the blood sweat and tears that can't be seen now .

**henrikpedersen33** · 10-18-2019, 05:12 AM

Originally posted by pero

From a very old mine (today a museum) in Falun, Sweden. I've deliberately left much negative space to give some sense of the surrounding space and darkness (wish I'd had an even wider lens). I also know it's a bit tilted but I'm not sure if I mind? Also decided not to crop it though I realise there are plenty of options for doing so. Any comments and critique welcome!

Nice composition. You are quite right about the black space. But I would untilt the picture.

**Archimedes the Dog** · 10-18-2019, 08:13 AM

I'd correct the tilt, personally, and probably bump the exposure by a third of a stop, but I can see what you are going for.

taktoon · 10-30-2019, 04:23 AM

Proper amount of light. Very nice place. I would make dark areas darker.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
People A friend of mine.	bertwert	Photo Critique	40	01-14-2019 03:11 PM
Mine.	spitfire	Monthly Photo Contests	12	03-12-2017 10:52 AM
Post-Processing PP Challenge #199 - Coal Mine Canyon	Glenn5995	Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories	25	11-12-2016 10:40 AM
Nature It's all mine. Mine I said!	micromacro	Post Your Photos!	6	03-10-2015 05:12 PM
Black & White mine, mine, MINE !!!	dcmsox2004	Post Your Photos!	7	09-22-2010 05:15 AM

08-30-2018, 10:11 AM	#2
MrKodak Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 226	Interesting picture of the important mines of Falun. The Swedish wealth back in the 14th and 15th century was built on the copper mined in Falun. Personally I like it, but I think you should have exposed it a little brighter so the center stood out a little more. Although back in the days of mining I can imagine how dark it must have been as they only had the most primitive lighting available.

08-30-2018, 10:56 AM	#3
MossyRocks Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,982	I want it to be a little tighter so there is more bright area to explore but in general like the larger amount of dark negative space. It almost feels like an unfinished Rembrandt painting where he just needed to put some worker in.

08-30-2018, 01:37 PM	#4
pichaser Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,776	Mining in that era was not an inspiring job but without such work civilization would be much different today .

08-30-2018, 05:14 PM	#5
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Nicely done, I also wish it was a bit tighter.

08-30-2018, 10:13 PM	#6
jays0n Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 471	Agree with others about tightening it up. I zoomed it on my phone screen so that basically all of the lighted portion fits with just a slim border of dark all around and I think it looks awesome. The smooth dreamy lighting of the lit section really comes out then. Moving the phone a little I feel I can see the flame flickering on the wagon wheel.

09-02-2018, 08:49 PM	#7
wl02356427 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: New Taipei City, Taiwan Photos: Albums Posts: 32	Originally posted by pero From a very old mine (today a museum) in Falun, Sweden. I've deliberately left much negative space to give some sense of the surrounding space and darkness (wish I'd had an even wider lens). I also know it's a bit tilted but I'm not sure if I mind? Also decided not to crop it though I realise there are plenty of options for doing so. Any comments and critique welcome! It's a great photo. When I using VR box to look at this photo, it seems like I am in the cave. However, if there are some details on the bottom of this photo as a foreground, that would be perfect! Anyway, it's an expressive photo.

10-02-2019, 06:28 AM	#8
MrKodak Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 226	I like the black space around it, but I agree you could have shot for the highlights and let it be slightly more bright in the bright areas.

10-04-2019, 07:21 PM	#9
dan.a.nesheim Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Photos: Gallery Posts: 167	The negative space is needed, but i agree, it a wider lense would be better. A bit tilted yes but not a problem with this composition. This is a good photo.

10-04-2019, 08:55 PM	#10
shaolen Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,047	I would Brighten the visible parts some

10-05-2019, 04:18 AM	#11
pichaser Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,776	This photo shows a grim place at it's best . Try to imagine choking dust , dust and the blood sweat and tears that can't be seen now .

10-18-2019, 05:12 AM	#12
henrikpedersen33 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Roskilde, Denmark Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,624	Originally posted by pero From a very old mine (today a museum) in Falun, Sweden. I've deliberately left much negative space to give some sense of the surrounding space and darkness (wish I'd had an even wider lens). I also know it's a bit tilted but I'm not sure if I mind? Also decided not to crop it though I realise there are plenty of options for doing so. Any comments and critique welcome! Nice composition. You are quite right about the black space. But I would untilt the picture.

10-18-2019, 08:13 AM	#13
Archimedes the Dog Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,146	I'd correct the tilt, personally, and probably bump the exposure by a third of a stop, but I can see what you are going for.

10-30-2019, 04:23 AM	#14
taktoon Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 605	Proper amount of light. Very nice place. I would make dark areas darker.