I spend my evenings managing the largest truck stop in the area. And although most of my daily routine is spent indoors, I find my occasional trips outside to be the most photographic.
I shot dozens of potentials, day and night. But I settled on the simplest and least abstract shot. I had to be careful not to infringe on any business or product names/trademarks. Everything in a retail store has a brand name on it
See Ya,
Chad
Alright, I've changed my entry. I feel that the new entry more closely fits my actual job description. I do fuel trucks, cars, gas cans, mo-peds, etc... Although most of my job is indoors. But I so hate those flurescent lights
I think that i would liked to have seen more of the rigs that you manage Chad. Nevertheless a cool shot. I'm intrigued by the disabled parking sign on the wall next to the farthest truck. I thought that it only applied to auto drivers.
Yeah, its a cool shot. Something missing from it though. Can't put my hands around it. Is it the color, the sharpness, maybe the signs? Not sure, but like it over all
This is beautiful, Chad. One of your best! I love it! Which truck stop is it that you work at? In case I ever pass through it would be good to know how to find you.
Fantastic capture!! I love the way the trucks are staggered...Kenworth out front!! lol You timed the shot perfectly to get the sunlight beaming off of the chrome. Great work!!
Too bad I don't travel farther than just the western provinces of Canada Chad, or I'd stop in and let you buy me a coffee! Good entry, nice late light on the trucks as they're settled in for the night. I also caught the disabled parking logo on the barricade and had a little chuckle wondering if their was the applicable permit in the window of that KW...
Bill Sutherland wrote:
I think that i would liked to have seen more of the rigs that you manage Chad. Nevertheless a cool shot. I'm intrigued by the disabled parking sign on the wall next to the farthest truck. I thought that it only applied to auto drivers.
I tried multiple shots containing many rigs, but at the lower res restrictions of this WA entry, all the great detail was lost and it just looked like a cluttered mess
And we do provide about 4 full truck/trailer spots for handicapped drivers. It's quite common to have drivers in need of these spots. The trucks shown are on the other side of the barrier.
Steven Roberts wrote:
Yeah, its a cool shot. Something missing from it though. Can't put my hands around it. Is it the color, the sharpness, maybe the signs? Not sure, but like it over all
Steve R.
I agree, I feel it misses some drama. But I liked the lighting and colors of red/blue. I've got an alternate shot which I probably won't use now in light of all the other positive comments.
Oh man, what a dilemma! I'm thinking that the in yer face nozzle is just so much more strong of a message type picture and also a little clearer without any description on the type of work it portrays maybe you should go with that....But wait for another opinion or two, I don't want to be the only one to make you change it!!!
Wow Chad! Your second effort is even better! Way to go!! It's just so "in your face" with the message. The DOF is amazing too!! I have to vote you go with the second shot....maybe the first.....no......definitely the second one!!
Hey Chad! At face value I think this is one of the strongest pieces this week. Great POV. Love the subtle drop too. I hope you didn't get any on your camera.
Chad,
Wow, this second image is definitely better - a much stronger image!
Great perspective and DOF. And the drop on the end completes it perfectly!
~ Carrol
I love it! Which truck stop is it that you work at? In case I ever pass through it would be good to know how to find you.
