Does this work?

JuanoJuano Registered Users Posts: 4,890 Major grins
edited July 26, 2011 in Other Cool Shots
I am fascinated by the chaos of lines and yet it all works. CCs welcome!

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  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,955 moderator
    edited July 24, 2011
    Good shot. I'd boost the contrast some to give it a little more pop.
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  • CornflakeCornflake Registered Users Posts: 3,346 Major grins
    edited July 24, 2011
    I'd say it works, even though it's very busy.
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  • JuanoJuano Registered Users Posts: 4,890 Major grins
    edited July 24, 2011
    Richard wrote: »
    Good shot. I'd boost the contrast some to give it a little more pop.


    How about this Richard? I increased contrast, blacks and some lights.

    DSC0042-XL.jpg
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  • JuanoJuano Registered Users Posts: 4,890 Major grins
    edited July 24, 2011
    Cornflake wrote: »
    I'd say it works, even though it's very busy.

    I agree, I guess it the business that attracts me.
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  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,955 moderator
    edited July 24, 2011
    Juano wrote: »
    How about this Richard? I increased contrast, blacks and some lights.
    Yes, much better. thumb.gif
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  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited July 24, 2011
    I agree....it's busy, but I find it appealing. The second version is my choice. Good work.thumb.gif

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  • CornflakeCornflake Registered Users Posts: 3,346 Major grins
    edited July 24, 2011
    FWIW, I prefer the first version. Just goes to show how tastes vary.
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  • JuanoJuano Registered Users Posts: 4,890 Major grins
    edited July 24, 2011
    Cornflake wrote: »
    FWIW, I prefer the first version. Just goes to show how tastes vary.


    there are no rules, maybe version#2 is a bit overdone. thanks for looking
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  • david-lowdavid-low Registered Users Posts: 752 Major grins
    edited July 25, 2011
    I like it. Version 1 for me.
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  • DonRicklinDonRicklin Registered Users Posts: 5,551 Major grins
    edited July 25, 2011
    Version #1 for me! Love the look of an old rail-yard! Blast from the past look! thumb.gif

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  • JuanoJuano Registered Users Posts: 4,890 Major grins
    edited July 25, 2011
    Interesting, we have divided opinions. I will attempt a third version that is between the two, as I said I think version #2 is somewhat overdone. Thanks for the opinions!!
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  • jirojiro Registered Users Posts: 1,865 Major grins
    edited July 25, 2011
    The shot was really busy but interesting. My suggestion would be to selectively dodge and burn some areas depending on what you want to emphasize on the shot. In so doing, you can actually control how the viewer's eye would scan your image. Just a suggestion, Juano. Good conversion, btw. thumb.gifthumbthumb.gifclap.gifclapclap.gif
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  • FlyNavyFlyNavy Registered Users Posts: 1,350 Major grins
    edited July 25, 2011
    I like #1 a tad better. Nice work!
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  • DogdotsDogdots Registered Users Posts: 8,795 Major grins
    edited July 26, 2011
    Chaotic, fascinating and certainly a photo one really wants to take time peeking around. I had fun looking at everything the photo had to offer knowing I've missed something to be seen during my first look. Definitely a photo I will be returning to.

    Really like this one thumb.gif
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  • JuanoJuano Registered Users Posts: 4,890 Major grins
    edited July 26, 2011
    jiro wrote: »
    The shot was really busy but interesting. My suggestion would be to selectively dodge and burn some areas depending on what you want to emphasize on the shot. In so doing, you can actually control how the viewer's eye would scan your image. Just a suggestion, Juano. Good conversion, btw. thumb.gifthumbthumb.gifclap.gifclapclap.gif


    Thanks man! Good suggestion, I need to go back and work on it a bit more.
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  • JuanoJuano Registered Users Posts: 4,890 Major grins
    edited July 26, 2011
    Dogdots wrote: »
    Chaotic, fascinating and certainly a photo one really wants to take time peeking around. I had fun looking at everything the photo had to offer knowing I've missed something to be seen during my first look. Definitely a photo I will be returning to.

    Really like this one thumb.gif


    Thanks Mary! Chaotic for sure, glad you liked it :ivar
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  • JuanoJuano Registered Users Posts: 4,890 Major grins
    edited July 26, 2011
    FlyNavy wrote: »
    I like #1 a tad better. Nice work!

    Thanks!
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