Pothole

Discussion

6 replies

Posted by Benjamin Olson on August 31, 2009 at 4:40 PM

This is a image I made back in May. I personally like it, but I'm not sure how others will respond to it, so I'd like to get your opinions on it!

Taken at Banning SP in MN, three shots manually blended together, compression is hurting the detail in this one

5D Mark II - 17-40mm - Tripod

ISO 100 - f/11 - 1.3 seconds and 1 second

Posted by Tim Mulholland on September 1, 2009 at 10:40 AM

I like the shot! My eye would like to see more detail in the upper right area, but not everything is possible...

Tim!

Posted by Ken Bachofer on September 2, 2009 at 10:09 PM

Nice image Benjamin. I like the subject and the angles - all works well together. My monitor hasn't been calibrated recently but this looks a little bluish to me.

Posted by Benjamin Olson on September 2, 2009 at 10:50 PM

Ken,

It is slightly blue, but I left it that way intentionally. The sun had set and everything was blue around me, so I decided to leave it that way... I may try adjusting it and see if I like it better!

Posted by Philip Schwarz on September 3, 2009 at 10:40 AM

When I first looked at this shot it didn’t do much for me but I’ve come back to it several times and I’ve come to like it. I’ve tried to take potholes a number of times but it is difficult to fined one that isn’t filled with beer cans and still has some character. The bottom in this one is interesting. I also like the cool colors reflecting the late light on this one.

Posted by Brian Vance on September 3, 2009 at 12:22 PM

I've come back to this image a few times as well, and like it more each time. The lines and geometrical shapes are strong elements, and the greenery in the pothole works very nice. Well seen!

Posted by Kerry Leibowitz on September 5, 2009 at 12:06 PM

Good eye to spot this. It's a nice combination of elements, lines and shapes. A fine intimate.