Covered

Gallery: POP PhotosPosted February 26, 20173,639 views5 comments

We got a foot of snow a couple of days ago. I have a few favorite subjects that I like to shoot during bad weather conditions, at least what most people feel are bad conditions. This old pickup is one. It was snowing and piling up fast. I liked the B&W better here because it captures the feeling of abandonment and cold better. Thanks for you comments and critiques.

Canon 7D
Sigma 120-400
Aperture priority
Shutter 1/400
Aperture f8
ISO 100
200 mm
B&W conversion in Lightroom. Very little other processing.

Comments

5 comments

Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on February 27, 2017 at 10:34 AM

This is an extremely nice image for a bad situation, Richard. I really like the falling flakes captured in the image too, really adds to the rough looking conditions out there IMO.
What a neat old step-side pickup as they're referred to for having the rear fenders outside the bed. Poor old thing with the snow pilling up inside too...... cheeky

Registered on February 25, 2006, 525 Posts, 8448 Comments

Comment posted by Ed Williams on February 27, 2017 at 3:33 PM

It looks bleak indeed Richard. I like the old truck with the snow cover and the snow coming down. The BG feels very dark and foreboding, and it seems a bit busy for me. That may be the mood you were going for in creating this.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on March 4, 2017 at 10:26 AM

Great old truck and excellent way to photograph it! I like this a lot. It would make a fine Christmas card, too.

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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on March 6, 2017 at 7:21 PM

What a great mood. I love the falling snow. Your B&W treatment works very well. Nicely done, Richard.
--P

Registered on November 1, 2003, 471 Posts, 5188 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on March 8, 2017 at 12:57 AM

Richard,

A wonderful, story-telling image. Love the captured falling snow and the profile of the old truck being covered in snow. Oh, the stories this old one could tell. I can see why you have some favorite subjects to go to when the conditions are right. Great work.

Lon

Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments