DSS MC4 Concept - Advice appreciated

eoren1

So just as I was ready to give up on any ideas for this round, the freakin' carnival came to town:barb

Went out for the first night with my son and grabbed a few snaps to see if this would project the theme well.

Thoughts? suggestions???
Thanks in advance,
E

jeffmeyers

I like the concept. But, first, I think both have some cropping issues. Look at them carefully and I think you'll see what I mean.

Second, I can't help but think that the guy in the first one is . . . well, you know. It's that posture. That really detracts from what you want the viewer to focus on.

Third, the lighting is a bit odd for me. Why not capture this at dusk or just after dark? I think you'd get better images.

Just my 2 cents. You did ask. :tiptoe

eoren1

hey Jeff,
Thanks for the thoughts
Agree about the crops - it's amazing that the 10-22 on the 50D wasn't quite wide enough... I'll have to figure out better angles
Also will definitely try for better light - this was the first night and I figured it was worth scouting out to see if the concept 'worked'. Guess I'll see what I can come up with over the next few days with better angles and light and go from there.
Thanks again,
E

Katmitchell

I agree
I agree with Jeff..

The crops are too tight and the one guy looks strange... plus if you are going for impact.. definitely shoot this at night...


Kat

DsrtVW

I like the sense of motion but I agree with the others on the tight crops

richtersl

I rather like the motion you caught on the first shot. But agree with the others about the crop and the stance of the attendant.

What a stroke of luck to have a carnival in your area at this time! You definitely have some potential energy shots just waiting to happen.

hawkeye978

Ignoring the gentleman in #1, there is something I like about the angle. If you look at the clouds (they need some definition) there is a brighter section in the middle where (to my warped mind) it looks like the carnival ride is sucking the clouds into a vortex. Were going to have clouds off and on here in Mass for days so you may be able to get a similar effect later with a little creative post processing.

eoren1

Second Attempt
Went back to the carnival - this time without the 3 year old in tow. Tried to capture the theme across different rides and experimented with shutter speed and flash. Here are the finalists from tonight's expedition. Any jump out at you? Is the concept worth pursuing??
Thanks again,
E

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tykemama

An Opinion...
#1 sticks with me...

It is easier shooting without the kids... isn't it!?

Katmitchell

I agree
I agree

#1 or #5

the ones that show energy in motion and light are good.. you may even be able to darken it some around them and then pull out some color..

Kat

heatherfeather

#1 for me. Love how you look deeper and see the smiling face. Great timing!

Flyinggina

#1 for me too. I love looking at it and it sure evokes the theme.

Virginia

dnie

I guess I am odd one out again.
I like 3 & 4.
My family always has accused me of disagreeing just to disagree.

eoren1

Thanks everyone - really appreciate the kind words!
Wife voted for 1 too so it looks almost unanimous. Last night was a wash (as far as a reshoot) and the carnival ends at 6 tonight so no chance for retrying some of these...
Guess I'll bank #1 and see if I can come up with any other ideas for the round. Just not sure if it's going to be good enough once these entries start spilling in
Thanks again,
E

eoren1

So none of my other plans seem to be working out. One more to try out Sunday but not holding much faith in that one either...

At the risk of being a bit repetitive, I reviewed all of my carnival shots (again) and reworked some (a bit). Would appreciate thoughts on faves.

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Thanks for bearing with me!
E

Katmitchell

Nice
I like 2, 4, 7 and 8...

7 being my favorite because it has actual subjects along with the lights and motion that are being effected by the motion, making it all that more impactful.. you have some good ones here..

Kat

Eia

Wow, the last ones are great. 1,4, 5 are the ones that jump out to me. That is energy!:D