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sbeme
Registered: Dec 23, 2003
Total Posts: 11875
Country: United States

Boston
One of the best parts of the Big Dig project.

C and C appreciated, esp thoughts about the processing.
Thx

Scott



Bob Jarman
Registered: Feb 04, 2007
Total Posts: 3387
Country: United States

Scott,

I like the processing very much - particularly the clouds; the blue tone sets a great mood.

If only someone would come up with a 'sign filter'

regards,

Bob



fozzel
Registered: Nov 15, 2008
Total Posts: 5
Country: United States

Very strong image. I'd be interested to see your starting image.
For me, at least, the image has a strong emotional charge similar to a well written and graphic scifi novel (Asimov comes to mind first).

the directional nature of the lines leading upward while accentuated by the signage saying "northward" creates a sense of intrigue. the diagonals not only serve to support the growth upward but adds additional tension by fanning out. This fan leads, my eye, toward the lighter area of the sky but conversely strengthens the focus of the main spire toward the light.

The light poles in the center of the image makes my eye halt at intervals on this upward journey, maybe to consider where i am going. echoing the right-angle turn on the sign suggesting that a familiar (not-so) Tobin Br is a mere 1/2 mile. to the left.

nice!



sbeme
Registered: Dec 23, 2003
Total Posts: 11875
Country: United States

Two more variations.
Which do you all prefer?



fozzel
Registered: Nov 15, 2008
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#1, 2 is good but not as striking. My monitor shows 2 a little too reddish for my eye. course i may just be stuck on "first seen"



sbeme
Registered: Dec 23, 2003
Total Posts: 11875
Country: United States

Thanks, Fozzel.
Appreciate your detailed comments.
Here is a jpeg made from the unprocessed RAW image I began with.
Feel free to play (for you or anyone else)

Scott



Scott Stoness
Registered: Sep 11, 2006
Total Posts: 7544
Country: Canada

I like first variation best. Nice composition.

In the first the sign being bluish does not work for me.

Crop on top ones is better - it focusses on the structure and makes suitable relative to being busy.

2 one best and good. Scott



Kaden K.
Registered: Mar 14, 2008
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Country: United States

Scott I loved #1 right off the bat.



lemurofdoom
Registered: Sep 05, 2007
Total Posts: 118
Country: United States

bored at work, so here's a quick full-color version, just for variety's sake (hope you don't mind):
This image is copyrighted by the owner




sbeme
Registered: Dec 23, 2003
Total Posts: 11875
Country: United States

Not at all!
Let's see what people think.
BTW, do you have a preference among the BW and toned images?

Scott



jvarszegi
Registered: Jun 05, 2005
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I like the black and white best. Thanks for sharing.



beebibi
Registered: Apr 15, 2002
Total Posts: 1366
Country: United States

Hi, Scott.... great shot, nice composition. If it wasn't for annoying green signs I would vote for the last full colored version. but your b/w version does draw all my attention to the beautiful structure - great choice. I certainly couldn't improve on that!

It reminded me a bit of a rocket launch and so you tickled my imagination

... and I couldn't resist and went wild with it - fire and all - thanks for letting me play, too... but if you do mind I will quickly remove it

Best, Bee



sbeme
Registered: Dec 23, 2003
Total Posts: 11875
Country: United States

Bee,
No apologies.
Love to see how people interpret and play with these images.
Definitely got the rocket launch effect!

Scott



papageno
Registered: Jul 03, 2003
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Country: United States

Be interesting to pair one of these with the right shot of a church/cathedral type structure, either modern or old.



zatomik
Registered: Oct 25, 2008
Total Posts: 33
Country: United States

My favorite bridge. A very nice shot (and PP). I only wish it were more symmetrical. I think if you could clone out the road signs (use the other side of the bridge and mirror it?) and get rid of the single lamp post in the foreground and center the main bridge elements it would be excellent.



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