My image for this month is a multiexposure taken during a visit to an
historic house, Croft Castle during the summer a couple of years ago. I
was sitting on the grass resting and watching the people go by. I first
took a double exposure with people in various positions and attitudes.
Then I thought it didn't give the full impression of how busy the place
was becoming so I added more exposures to give a busier atmosphere. I
wondered if this was a bit too much with too many people but I suppose
it does give the viewer more to look at. I tried to have a variety of
ages and genders to give the pictures more interest and tried to get the
people in different positions in relation to the windows and doos in the
building. The multiexposures were taken in camera, the Fuji XT4 using
the Average mode and wide angle lens 10-24mm.
Happy Christmas to all the group.
6 comments posted
Melissa Cramer Sonnen
Hazel - I like this. It is not trying to be a "ghostly" photo, but more a record of traffic. Actually, I like the original also. and don't think it is too busy. The only uncomfortable thing is when the grass and pavers cut the people's legs in half. Perhaps some painting to soften that effect might help the discomfort. Posted: 12/11/2024 17:22:12
Hazel Price
Thanks for your helpful comments Melissa. This image is far from satisfactory but more of an experiment. The people's legs being cut in half is definitely not ideal. Posted: 12/13/2024 20:00:04
Brian Swinyard
Hazel, I like your pre-visualisation and use of multiple exposure to create a composite that is greater than the sum of the parts. However, it hasn't quite worked for me. I like the upper part of the image which is a repeat of the building at lower opacity which provides a sense of depth. I am less happy with the smaller scale of some of the people and I would be inclined to lose the two people sitting on the lawn on the left-hand-side and the three people standing next to the chalk board by the entrance. Looking at the original, I would also be inclined to re-introduce the young lady walking her dog as this provides an excellent lead-in line and takes the viewer's eye straight to the main entrance. The two standing on the lawn on the right-hand-side provide a good visual blocker to stop the eye wandering out of that edge of the frame and create good circularity within the image. Posted: 12/13/2024 13:57:17
Hazel Price
Thanks for your comments Brian. Actually these are two separate images, not an original with edits. I didn't explain this properly. That is why the lady walking her dog is not in the bigger image. I included both images as close examples of the intended idea. I won't do that again as it is too confusing. Posted: 12/13/2024 20:13:01
Tom Kredo
Hi Hazel,
This is a fun experiment, and I should attempt to do more often. You will inspire me to experiment! Posted: 12/19/2024 00:08:44
Brad Becker
Hazel, As an experiment this is successful. You create endless possibilities with this type of exploration. I would continue creating and sharing. Posted: 12/19/2024 21:37:09
