Black & White The two towers

Zari · 02-15-2021, 06:55 AM - **2 Likes**

Hey!
Due to lack of eye-caching locations in my place I thought about using a simple, minimalistic concept focused on symmetry and contrast. What do you think?

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**Kerrowdown** · 02-15-2021, 08:42 AM

Originally posted by Zari

The two towers

My thoughts briefly, I understand the minimalistic approach... but IMHO you need to show some form of physical connection between them.

As at the moment they look like a couple of bookends or a mirrored repeat of one tower.

Originally posted by Zari

Due to lack of eye-caching locations in my place

I'm sure there must also be some amazing stuff there, but your just not currently seeing it.

May I suggest that you relax about taking pictures and when you're allowed out again. Just go out for a wee "walkabout" and just happen to take a camera (one lens only) with you. If something catches your eye, then explore that scene with your camera.

We all go through these periods of a lack of photography mojo... but it does go away.

Hope this helps, take care stay safe, Kerrowdown.

SimonC · 02-19-2021, 12:38 PM

Looks like spot the difference

I just want to see more, sorry!

DBiancosino · 04-20-2021, 08:32 AM

Needs a bit more to grab me

Waffles · 04-22-2021, 09:10 AM

I agree that you need something to connect the towers but you could also photograph only one of the towers with a bit of roof if you want to stay minimalist. I think, if you're still interested in the possibilities of the subject, you should shoot the towers or steeples together or separately from many different angles. It would make an interesting project

STARHUNTER94 · 04-22-2021, 06:47 PM

Same here, it leaves me wanting more (although I do enjoy the simple and symmetrical side of this image).

Sprky1285 · 04-30-2021, 05:36 AM

Originally posted by Zari

Hey!
Due to lack of eye-caching locations in my place I thought about using a simple, minimalistic concept focused on symmetry and contrast. What do you think?

Great crop and composition. I really enjoy this image.

bdery · 04-30-2021, 10:51 AM

Good work with B&W. Maybe something breaking the symmetry (a bird flying, if I'm doing wishful thinking) could help maybe?

Zari · 05-05-2021, 01:52 AM

Originally posted by bdery

Good work with B&W. Maybe something breaking the symmetry (a bird flying, if I'm doing wishful thinking) could help maybe?

Of course it may help. Practice makes perfect

**jhaji** · 05-10-2021, 12:52 PM

I like the picture.

**henrikpedersen33** · 06-18-2021, 10:36 AM

Originally posted by Zari

Hey!
Due to lack of eye-caching locations in my place I thought about using a simple, minimalistic concept focused on symmetry and contrast. What do you think?

I like the symmetry in this shot ...

jimr-pdx · 06-18-2021, 10:41 AM

No orcs, it needs orcs

Works as a line-drawing art form. Photographically I'd choose to show more, but it works this way as well.
Tells me to look at things in ways I don't practice - what do I owe you for the lesson?

**Fdooch** · 06-19-2021, 11:18 AM

Too much negative space. Bring the towers closer to each other and the composition will be better.

**dneira29** · 07-07-2021, 07:48 AM

Originally posted by Zari

Hey!
Due to lack of eye-caching locations in my place I thought about using a simple, minimalistic concept focused on symmetry and contrast. What do you think?

Nice shot good eye

**saley** · 07-07-2021, 04:20 PM

I agree that there needs to be something else there, perhaps a moon

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02-15-2021, 08:42 AM	#2
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Originally posted by Zari The two towers My thoughts briefly, I understand the minimalistic approach... but IMHO you need to show some form of physical connection between them. As at the moment they look like a couple of bookends or a mirrored repeat of one tower. Originally posted by Zari Due to lack of eye-caching locations in my place I'm sure there must also be some amazing stuff there, but your just not currently seeing it. May I suggest that you relax about taking pictures and when you're allowed out again. Just go out for a wee "walkabout" and just happen to take a camera (one lens only) with you. If something catches your eye, then explore that scene with your camera. We all go through these periods of a lack of photography mojo... but it does go away. Hope this helps, take care stay safe, Kerrowdown.

02-19-2021, 12:38 PM	#3
SimonC Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Trearddur Bay, Isle of Anglesey Posts: 466	Looks like spot the difference I just want to see more, sorry!

04-20-2021, 08:32 AM	#4
DBiancosino Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 46	Needs a bit more to grab me

04-22-2021, 09:10 AM	#5
Waffles Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: The Carolinas Posts: 461	I agree that you need something to connect the towers but you could also photograph only one of the towers with a bit of roof if you want to stay minimalist. I think, if you're still interested in the possibilities of the subject, you should shoot the towers or steeples together or separately from many different angles. It would make an interesting project

04-22-2021, 06:47 PM	#6
STARHUNTER94 Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 771	Same here, it leaves me wanting more (although I do enjoy the simple and symmetrical side of this image).

04-30-2021, 05:36 AM	#7
Sprky1285 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Florida Photos: Albums Posts: 272	Originally posted by Zari Hey! Due to lack of eye-caching locations in my place I thought about using a simple, minimalistic concept focused on symmetry and contrast. What do you think? Great crop and composition. I really enjoy this image.

04-30-2021, 10:51 AM	#8
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Good work with B&W. Maybe something breaking the symmetry (a bird flying, if I'm doing wishful thinking) could help maybe?

05-05-2021, 01:52 AM	#9
Zari New Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Upper Silesia, Poland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 16 Original Poster	Originally posted by bdery Good work with B&W. Maybe something breaking the symmetry (a bird flying, if I'm doing wishful thinking) could help maybe? Of course it may help. Practice makes perfect

05-10-2021, 12:52 PM	#10
jhaji Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,141	I like the picture.

06-18-2021, 10:36 AM	#11
henrikpedersen33 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Roskilde, Denmark Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,624	Originally posted by Zari Hey! Due to lack of eye-caching locations in my place I thought about using a simple, minimalistic concept focused on symmetry and contrast. What do you think? I like the symmetry in this shot ...

06-18-2021, 10:41 AM	#12
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	No orcs, it needs orcs Works as a line-drawing art form. Photographically I'd choose to show more, but it works this way as well. Tells me to look at things in ways I don't practice - what do I owe you for the lesson?

06-19-2021, 11:18 AM	#13
Fdooch Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Moscow Photos: Albums Posts: 760	Too much negative space. Bring the towers closer to each other and the composition will be better.

07-07-2021, 07:48 AM	#14
dneira29 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2020 Posts: 535	Originally posted by Zari Hey! Due to lack of eye-caching locations in my place I thought about using a simple, minimalistic concept focused on symmetry and contrast. What do you think? Nice shot good eye

07-07-2021, 04:20 PM	#15
saley Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 566	I agree that there needs to be something else there, perhaps a moon