Rusty Pinckney
November 2024 - Untitled
About the Image(s)
I shot this image of Peace Bridge a foot bridge over the Bow River with my Samsung Smart Phone during a city tour of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Post edited using Elements to crop and and delete distractions.
3 comments posted
A fascinating structure!I'm having trouble identfying the focal point as there are so many interesting details. Maybe fiddling with the depth of field might steer me in the intended direction? Posted: 11/13/2024 21:52:30
An amazing picture with great potential, I was very impressed by several elements in the picture:
- The circular frame of the bridge directs the viewer's gaze along the image, from the beginning of the bridge to its end.
- The central object (the bridge) divides the frame dynamically, with a background of sky and water that balances the composition.
- The diagonal perspective gives a sense of depth to the image and emphasizes the unique structure of the bridge.
- Natural lighting, apparently taken in the afternoon, which explains the high contrast between the prominent red color of the bridge and the blue of the sky.
- Red color creates a dramatic contrast with the surrounding colors (blue and green), and draws attention to the main object.
- Integration of people: the presence of the people gives a human dimension and emphasizes the scale of the bridge.
- Natural framing, the frame of the bridge itself is used as a natural framing into the image, and draws the eye to the depth.
Recommendations for improvement
- Highlighting contrast: by editing a photo, you can enhance the contrast between the bridge and the background, for example by highlighting the red and blue colors.
- Reduction of distractions: image processing tools (such as Photoshop or Lightroom) can be used to remove details that do not add to the image, for example small objects that are not significant.
- Improving sharpness and highlights: improving the sharpness of the bridge's lines and using HDR filters can highlight details in the bridge and its surroundings.
The image demonstrates good composition and careful planning in terms of angle, colors and the presence of dynamic elements. Through further processing, it is possible to further emphasize its uniqueness and turn it into a real work of art
Posted: 11/18/2024 08:21:51
- The circular frame of the bridge directs the viewer's gaze along the image, from the beginning of the bridge to its end.
- The central object (the bridge) divides the frame dynamically, with a background of sky and water that balances the composition.
- The diagonal perspective gives a sense of depth to the image and emphasizes the unique structure of the bridge.
- Natural lighting, apparently taken in the afternoon, which explains the high contrast between the prominent red color of the bridge and the blue of the sky.
- Red color creates a dramatic contrast with the surrounding colors (blue and green), and draws attention to the main object.
- Integration of people: the presence of the people gives a human dimension and emphasizes the scale of the bridge.
- Natural framing, the frame of the bridge itself is used as a natural framing into the image, and draws the eye to the depth.
Recommendations for improvement
- Highlighting contrast: by editing a photo, you can enhance the contrast between the bridge and the background, for example by highlighting the red and blue colors.
- Reduction of distractions: image processing tools (such as Photoshop or Lightroom) can be used to remove details that do not add to the image, for example small objects that are not significant.
- Improving sharpness and highlights: improving the sharpness of the bridge's lines and using HDR filters can highlight details in the bridge and its surroundings.
The image demonstrates good composition and careful planning in terms of angle, colors and the presence of dynamic elements. Through further processing, it is possible to further emphasize its uniqueness and turn it into a real work of art
Posted: 11/18/2024 08:21:51
Here's a version with the people removed and the sky darkened slightly. Thoughts? Posted: 11/20/2024 20:11:18