Darcy Johnson  


Bucket Brigade by Darcy Johnson

October 2024 - Bucket Brigade

About the Image(s)

This was one of those impromptu captures. I had my camera, the light was right, and the sky had some character. There was this grouping of trucks with their buckets stored in the sky that caught my attention. I couldn't say why . . .

Nothing more than typical cropping and general editing was necessary. I do pay particular attention to noise reduction when so much sky is at play. I also added just a touch of a vignette as I recall.

This image was taken last month; handheld; early evening. ISO 100, 24mm, f5.6, 1/250 sec.


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10 comments posted




Gregory Waldron   Gregory Waldron
Hi Darcy,
Avery simple but interesting image. It made me think of the recovery effort going on in Florida.
Thanks for sharing.
Best regards,
Greg   Posted: 10/11/2024 17:52:51
Darcy Johnson   Darcy Johnson
Hi Greg - Thanks for your input. Much appreciated -   Posted: 10/16/2024 20:02:25



Tom Brassil   Tom Brassil
Hi Darcy,definitely brought a smile when I first saw it. Well seen and captured, the low sun angle illuminating the side of the machinery adds to the attraction of the image.   Posted: 10/16/2024 07:32:40
Darcy Johnson   Darcy Johnson
Hi Tom - I appreciate your observations. Thanks -   Posted: 10/16/2024 20:04:15



Erin Browne   Erin Browne
Hi Darcy - a fun image - The one forklift made me giggle - like it was trying to be like the buckets. Just enough color pops to make it fun. Great sky and lighting for it for sure!   Posted: 10/17/2024 12:01:32
Darcy Johnson   Darcy Johnson
Hi Erin - It was fun and so different from what I am usually drawn to . . . I'm blaming the natural light that day - what else could make a bunch of bucket trucks so appealing? That's my story and I'm sticking with it! I like your creative spin -Thanks!   Posted: 10/23/2024 22:56:46



Ingrid Lockhart   Ingrid Lockhart
Hi Darcy. I love it when something like this attracts my attention. You have captured it well, and it has a whimsical vibe. It reminds me of a gathering of subjects paying attention to their leader- the tallest guy with the red extension. My only suggestion would be to try darkening the blue of the sky just bit to add a bit more drama.   Posted: 10/21/2024 20:53:36
Darcy Johnson   Darcy Johnson
Hi Ingrid - I like how you think . . . if you look closely, some have quite expressive 'faces' too! On a more serious note, darkening the sky a bit would improve the contrast. Thank you for the suggestion!   Posted: 10/23/2024 23:07:24



Karen Davis   Karen Davis
Hi Darcy,
I giggled at the image; then laughed again at the title. I love that your eye saw this and you were able to capture such a fun shot. No improvements from me.
Thanks for sharing.
Karen   Posted: 10/23/2024 02:39:11
Darcy Johnson   Darcy Johnson
Hi Karen - If I'm ever challenged to produce an industrial image, I'm ready :) Thanks for your kind thoughts.   Posted: 10/23/2024 23:36:34