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Michael Piziak · 03-11-2022, 06:38 PM

I use to be really into minimalist photos - I think I'll post some of them here in the next few days (or this evening).

This photo is nothing to brag about, but it is minimalist. I must have shot hundreds of thousands, or even millions, of basketball shots at this backboard and rim as a child. Ironic, it has been many years since it's known a basketball touching it or going through it. Anyone feel sad for the basketball goal? (smiles!)...

Anyways, if you had to pick just one minimalist photo to keep, which would it be....

Regular photo

Sepia version of that photo

Black & white version of that photo

Black & white version #2 of that photo

Different photo perspective

Different photo perspective desaturated

**angkymac** · 03-11-2022, 10:14 PM

If it's about the minimalism (of which I know almost nothing), I would like the basic photo #1 and the B&W version #3.
I'm also intrigued by the story it inspired (which is my interest in seeking minimalist shots).
A lost purpose for that basketball hoop?
Interesting...
Angky.

Michael Piziak · 03-14-2022, 06:25 PM

Originally posted by angkymac

If it's about the minimalism (of which I know almost nothing), I would like the basic photo #1 and the B&W version #3.
I'm also intrigued by the story it inspired (which is my interest in seeking minimalist shots).
A lost purpose for that basketball hoop?
Interesting...
Angky.

Thanks for your reply.

I'm only going to keep 2 images.
I can't decide on whether I like this 2nd image with the orange square on the blackboard, or if I like it all black and white. What do members think?

Orange square:

or all black and white - this one takes away the blue tone at the top of the image also:

**angkymac** · 03-14-2022, 06:44 PM

To my (virtually uneducated) notion, I would like the slight almost undetectable color one over the pure B&W.
It carries the same B&W essence, but the ever so slight hint of blue makes a slight palette for the image.
Seems to bring it "to life'--in my estimation.
Angky.

Michael Piziak · 03-14-2022, 10:06 PM

Originally posted by angkymac

To my (virtually uneducated) notion, I would like the slight almost undetectable color one over the pure B&W.
It carries the same B&W essence, but the ever so slight hint of blue makes a slight palette for the image.
Seems to bring it "to life'--in my estimation.
Angky.

Thank you. That's 2 votes for that one. Keeping it and deleting the b&w

**angkymac** · 03-15-2022, 06:50 PM

Originally posted by Michael Piziak

Thank you. That's 2 votes for that one. Keeping it and deleting the b&w

Looking at the two of them again, I agree with what I said, and even more convinced the slight coloring makes it the better image.
I'm thinking you made a good choice.
Angky.

SpecialK · 03-16-2022, 02:39 PM

Even more minimal...I would crop off about 1/2 the blank area at the top for balance. I like the original color.

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03-11-2022, 06:38 PM	#1
Michael Piziak Closed Account Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,815	Minamalist Basketball Goal Lens: Pentax smc m-50mm f1.7 Camera: Pentax k-s2 Photo Location: Beckley, WV, USA ISO: 400 Shutter Speed: 1/5000s Aperture: F1.7 I use to be really into minimalist photos - I think I'll post some of them here in the next few days (or this evening). This photo is nothing to brag about, but it is minimalist. I must have shot hundreds of thousands, or even millions, of basketball shots at this backboard and rim as a child. Ironic, it has been many years since it's known a basketball touching it or going through it. Anyone feel sad for the basketball goal? (smiles!)... Anyways, if you had to pick just one minimalist photo to keep, which would it be.... Regular photo Sepia version of that photo Black & white version of that photo Black & white version #2 of that photo Different photo perspective Different photo perspective desaturated

03-11-2022, 10:14 PM	#2
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 9,032	If it's about the minimalism (of which I know almost nothing), I would like the basic photo #1 and the B&W version #3. I'm also intrigued by the story it inspired (which is my interest in seeking minimalist shots). A lost purpose for that basketball hoop? Interesting... Angky.

03-14-2022, 06:25 PM	#3
Michael Piziak Closed Account Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,815 Original Poster	Originally posted by angkymac If it's about the minimalism (of which I know almost nothing), I would like the basic photo #1 and the B&W version #3. I'm also intrigued by the story it inspired (which is my interest in seeking minimalist shots). A lost purpose for that basketball hoop? Interesting... Angky. Thanks for your reply. I'm only going to keep 2 images. I can't decide on whether I like this 2nd image with the orange square on the blackboard, or if I like it all black and white. What do members think? Orange square: or all black and white - this one takes away the blue tone at the top of the image also:

03-14-2022, 06:44 PM	#4
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 9,032	To my (virtually uneducated) notion, I would like the slight almost undetectable color one over the pure B&W. It carries the same B&W essence, but the ever so slight hint of blue makes a slight palette for the image. Seems to bring it "to life'--in my estimation. Angky.

03-14-2022, 10:06 PM	#5
Michael Piziak Closed Account Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,815 Original Poster	Originally posted by angkymac To my (virtually uneducated) notion, I would like the slight almost undetectable color one over the pure B&W. It carries the same B&W essence, but the ever so slight hint of blue makes a slight palette for the image. Seems to bring it "to life'--in my estimation. Angky. Thank you. That's 2 votes for that one. Keeping it and deleting the b&w

03-15-2022, 06:50 PM	#6
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 9,032	Originally posted by Michael Piziak Thank you. That's 2 votes for that one. Keeping it and deleting the b&w Looking at the two of them again, I agree with what I said, and even more convinced the slight coloring makes it the better image. I'm thinking you made a good choice. Angky.

03-16-2022, 02:39 PM	#7
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	Even more minimal...I would crop off about 1/2 the blank area at the top for balance. I like the original color.

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