DSS Mega Thoughts

richtersl

:scratch I've been milling around with two different ideas for this challenge. Thoughts, comments will be appreciated. Thanks. :thumb


#1 - Untitled for now. Subject deals with the interconnection between air, water, earth.





#2 - Fe + O2 = RUST

peterst6906

From my persepctive, the location in #1 has potential, but maybe it's shot at the wrong time of day. This is the type of competition where it really requires attention to detail to cut it, so I think going back during the golden hours to capture this would give you much better light and a more appealing image.

No. 2 is a good idea, playing on the chemical reaction, but I don't honestly think this image is good enough yet. The theme doesn't really strike through enough. perhaps you need to get in closer to simplify the composition more so that the texture of the rust is obvious and adds to the message, or perhaps you could just try re-framing to make it more dynamic. I don't know, but at the moment it doesn't quite hit me.

Hope that helps.

Regards,

Peter

Tango

i like the rust. i would get closer though, but thats just me...

JAG

I agree with what has been said. Closer on the rust and maybe a more dramtic lighting on the scenic one.

richtersl

Thanks Peter, Joyce, & Aaron! I appreciate the feedback.

Seems like I need to play around a bit more. :hack

richtersl

Back from the Drawing Board
I went back to the drawing board and was wondering if any of these speak the theme. Comments, input welcome. Thanks!!



#1 - Water, Vital Component for All Life



#2 - Wu Xing: Mu (Wood)
One of Five Elements of Chinese Philosophy



#3 - Water, Earth, Air: All Interconnected



#4 - Earth, Water, Sky: All Interconnected

pemmett

richtersl wrote:

I went back to the drawing board and was wondering if any of these speak the theme. Comments, input welcome. Thanks!!

I love the simplicity and the colour of the first image - but I think that there is a bit too much dead space in the image. I still like your rust image as well. :-) Good Luck. I still do not have anything as of yet!!!!!

shatch

I love number 1. I love the simplicity of it but the subject/reflection demand eye attention. I like it.

richtersl

Thanks, Peter & Steve.

#1 ? I had stuck that one in as an afterthought.

shatch

richtersl wrote:

Thanks, Peter & Steve.

#1 ? I had stuck that one in as an afterthought.

Why is it that always seems to be the situation. It is the shot we messed up or took from the hip that seems to get the most attention. I would consider a different crop on it, but I like it.