Beyond the Light-Repost

Gallery: POP PhotosPosted February 7, 201295 views9 comments

Ok so here goes some more night photography. I've been wanting to photograph this dock at the local state park for some time now. I wanted to convey a sense of surrounding darkness with the use of dark negative space around a halo of light. Though I don't know the man fishing, I was very grateful he was able to stand relatively still for as long as it took to take this shot. C&C welcome.

Nikon D300s, 24-70mm at 45, f/13, 11 secs, ISO 200

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9 comments

Comment posted by Jim Erhardt on February 8, 2012 at 12:34 PM

The negative space really makes this photo, IMO. The lighting, shadows and reflections are perfectly framed by it!

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on February 8, 2012 at 3:27 PM

I am not normally a great B&W fan, but it really works here. I like the comp. a lot. The reflection, the dof, the negative black space all work together very well. Fine image.

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Comment posted by Danny Laureys on February 8, 2012 at 4:10 PM

Excellent shot and conversion, like the spacing also.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on February 9, 2012 at 10:47 AM

This works really well. I am liking the B&W choice and the use of the negative space. Very nicely done.

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Comment posted by Roman Kurywczak on February 9, 2012 at 6:31 PM

Hey Christina,
I like the mood of this but might be tempted to tone down the face of the pier on the left. I think the negative space is just fine!

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on February 10, 2012 at 7:52 PM

The dock almost seems suspended in space, a refuge in the darkness of night. Your b/w processing is extraordinary, especially love those pure blacks you achieved. An outstanding image.

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Comment posted by Cristina Strudthof on February 11, 2012 at 10:40 AM

As it turns out I had another photo taken with a faster shutter that allowed me to pull out some of the detail of the end of the dock. I was able to blend that photo with the original and this is the result. Thanks for the suggestion Roman.

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on February 17, 2012 at 4:29 PM

Don't normally stroll away from the birds, but glad I did for this one. Just lovely. What park is this?

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Comment posted by Cristina Strudthof on February 18, 2012 at 10:25 AM

Thanks. Lake Bob Sandlin near Mt. Pleasant, up in the eastern corner of the state.

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