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Out to Pasture (WC#628)

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted March 30, 2014349 views11 comments

I took this image back in 2012, coincidently enough about an hour prior to taking my lone tree entry for last week's competition.

I thought the open door on the car gave the impression that who ever drove it there just got out, walked away and couldn't even be bothered to close it. The old pump was an added bonus. The mostly negative space around the pair for me, helps create a feeling of loneliness/abandonment.

Thanks for looking and any feedback is appreciated.

Nikon D7000
Nikkor 18-200
f/10
1/320 sec
iso 100
200mm

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Allen Brooks on March 30, 2014 at 6:31 PM

I like this image. The open space adds to the feeling of abandonment.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on March 30, 2014 at 7:21 PM

Excellent image with a great mood. Great use of the negative space. I like this a lot!

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on March 31, 2014 at 12:09 AM

I agree about the negative space and its effect. Great story telling image.

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Comment posted by gary phillips on March 31, 2014 at 2:08 PM

Very artistic image, Carey. Love this high key presentation and it certainly says abandoned .

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on March 31, 2014 at 6:12 PM

This is a very artistic image and I like your use of negative space.

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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on March 31, 2014 at 8:46 PM

Great artistic image, Carey. Your use of the negative space is outstanding! The little strip of land has a great comp in itself with the placement of the trees, car, and pump. But your placement of this small scene within the framing of the larger image is what really makes this image soar IMO. The sky and snow have just enough form to be recognizable but mostly function as open space which adds to the sense of abandonment and loneliness, as you said. B&W works great with this scene. Well done!