Sidewalk—After the Storm

Gallery: FloraPosted March 24, 20131,306 views10 comments

I shot this with a Canon Power Shot since my big camera was at home. There was flooding in town and these weeds captured me. I removed a few others for a minimalist look. Comments welcome.

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10 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on March 24, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Neat. The only improvement I can see would be to place one clump in the LL 1/3d position and the other in the UR 1/3d position.

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Comment posted by John Clulow on March 24, 2013 at 12:52 PM

I like this; it immediately reminded me of Peter Gabriel's lyrics to "Here Comes the Flood".

One never knows what may have been possible, but if, through framing or crop or photoshop, it would be possible to put more empty space at the top and bottom, I think that would be good. Then I think maybe a portrait or square aspect ratio might work better.

I like the diagonal and that it makes one think as to what this is. I also like the color contrast of the yellow flowers against the blue background. And, of course, the silhouette aspect of it with the yellow flowers standing out.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on March 24, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Lucy: Good vision on this one. I like the comp although I tend to agree with Phil and John regarding the placement of the elements. I could also see a tight crop of just the upper bunch. Well done.>=))>

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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on March 24, 2013 at 3:10 PM

I like it as is! What an unusual scene!

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on March 24, 2013 at 4:27 PM

Hi Lucy

To me, bill said it all

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Balan Vinod on March 25, 2013 at 1:10 AM

Lucy .would want to repeat Phil's comments. Well seen ...

Balan Vinod

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Comment posted by Lucy Aron on March 25, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Thanks all for the astute comments. I was wondering if the balance was a bit off myself. Cropping seems to be one of my weak points and your input is invaluable. Does this second take work better? Thanks again.

lucy

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Comment posted by scott lanz on March 25, 2013 at 8:34 PM

Nice work and a very fine image, Lucy. I prefer the repost to the original.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on March 26, 2013 at 12:05 AM

Both are just fine, but the repost is excellent. It's a very mysterious and thought-provoking scene! The more so, I think, because of your comment about "flooding in town." So, uh, only the dandelions were left, said Noah... after saving a pair o' them for after the flood...

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Comment posted by Lucy Aron on March 27, 2013 at 11:17 AM

Thanks very much for the comments. It is an unusual take so never quite sure at first....

lucy

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