Jose Cartas
December 2024 - Glen Echo Park
About the Image(s)
The Glen Echo Park was an amusement park in suburban Maryland, until it was closed in 1968. Since 1971 it has been owned and operated by the National Park Service. Currently, the park offers classes and workshops in visual arts, including photography. Recently, I took a workshop for night photography in the park. This image is of the entrance. It is a 30 sec. exposure (28mm., f/13, ISO 100), where I kept the camera still during the first 15 seconds and then slowly turned it vertically counterclockwise. In post-processing, I corrected the perspective and eliminated four beams of white light that were distracting. I was surprised that the main building didn't show movement.
4 comments posted
Nice capture. I like the technique of half the exposure with the rotation. I agree I wouldn't have expected the "non-movement", but looking at the image I see that the brighter areas are the areas that are generating enough exposure to be captured during rotation. Something to remember in the future. Posted: 12/07/2024 21:09:32
Hi Jose! I think that you have used the ICM in a very meaningful way, to recreate the Ferris wheel spirit of the amusement park. I love the warm yellow-turquoise combination against the dark background. Thank you for sharing the technique! Posted: 12/07/2024 22:24:48
Jose, you are so innovative and this image proves your ability and ingenuity.
The color palette of blue and orange makes this a strong image. Well done. Posted: 12/11/2024 19:13:13
The color palette of blue and orange makes this a strong image. Well done. Posted: 12/11/2024 19:13:13
The swirl with the sharp portions remaining really works. Posted: 12/11/2024 23:39:30