Sunil Mehta
June 2021 - “Tough times don’t last”
Original
About the Image(s)
EXIF: Camera : Lecia Q Lens: 28 mm
Exposures: 1/250 Sec; f/5.6; ISO 10000 at -2EV
Post process: Light Room, Photoshop and Nik.
Was inside an old abandoned fort, it was totally dark and light was at the end of the stairs which was very bright. Very challenging exposure, underexposed by 2 stops to get details in highlight. Did not treated noise in postprocessing to keep rough and dark look.
Title: as slowly the world is coming out of pandemic thought this would be appropriate, suggestions welcome for something better.
In situations like this the use of a tripod helps, unfortunately did not carry.
This round’s discussion is now closed!
12 comments posted
I adore the textures, Sunil! The light at the top of the stairs quickly leads my eyes up, but the photo ends. The original is very interesting. Although blown out, we are led to the green, which could be converted to monochrome and add to the geometric nature of the steps and the "square" with the colored center. Just a thought, I'll look for everyone's suggestions. Posted: 06/03/2021 20:51:37
Thanks Brenda,
Cropped it where there are some details in highlight and fits in to printable range.
Posted: 06/11/2021 11:42:20
Cropped it where there are some details in highlight and fits in to printable range.
Posted: 06/11/2021 11:42:20
(Group 32)
"The path up to the light," definitely going up, but the end not in sight. Great metaphor. The path also is rough and difficult--more metaphor. A clear reference to an ascent to heaven out of ordinary life or Purgatory, depending on your personal views. Good job on the exposure. Posted: 06/04/2021 11:19:43
Thank you Stephen. Posted: 06/11/2021 11:43:13
Fantastic photo Sunil. Great textures, and the metaphors as pointed out already are striking. Nice transformation of a challenging original. Posted: 06/05/2021 17:02:45
Than you Mitch. Posted: 06/11/2021 11:43:46
I like this image. The texture, lighting and composition are great. I especially like your cropping out the over exposed area at the top of the stairs. I have no suggestions. Posted: 06/08/2021 14:34:39
Thank you Jim. Posted: 06/11/2021 11:44:14
Great photo and concept Sunil. I like the textures.
On titles on the theme, maybe something that incorporates
Ascension, Elevation, Emerging into Light, Stumbling from Darkness to Light, Salvation, Illumination - those are a few concepts that come to me as I look at the image. Posted: 06/10/2021 23:14:13
On titles on the theme, maybe something that incorporates
Ascension, Elevation, Emerging into Light, Stumbling from Darkness to Light, Salvation, Illumination - those are a few concepts that come to me as I look at the image. Posted: 06/10/2021 23:14:13
Liked your suggestion Jason. Posted: 06/11/2021 11:45:02
Lovely image Sunil, and your treatment of it is well done. The only suggestion I have is to lighten the top of the steps a bit more to emphasise the move from dark to light.
Posted: 06/18/2021 12:03:01
Posted: 06/18/2021 12:03:01
Thanks Terry,
Tried but lost details in highlight.
Posted: 06/25/2021 21:48:59
Tried but lost details in highlight.
Posted: 06/25/2021 21:48:59