LPS10 Concepts

HoofClix

Folks, this is an attempt at a more serious side of the theme. I have plenty of time to reshoot. I played in these "woods" as a kid, and now they're putting in a subdivision. When I got this I didn't have a tripod. I think either of these views actually looks into the sunset later in the day, so that might even help it look more offensive to the eye. I like the 2nd one best, as it actually shows the scarred turf with trees beyond. For those of you who don't live in the southeast, that's red clay there:

k2butter

I like your idea for this, but for me this does not convey the story you told, with the story, it is more intrusive, harsh and sad, but just looking at the pictures, I feel as though I am looking at a photo that the construction company took to track the progress....

VisualXpressions

Sorry Hoof... I just don't dig it... I don't even think a re-shoot later or earlier in the day would help... When I look at definitions of turf I see sod, grass, and so forth... I think this would be interpreted as turf removal... any way it just isn't interesting enough to have an impact for the contest...

Shoot a horse race... according to Wiki "turf" is a colloquialism for the world of horse-racing

Winston

Prezwoodz

It is sad what they are doing to the forrest there....

I agree however with it not quite conveying. I think its missing something.

HoofClix

Only three data points and I'm convinced that what seemed like a moving idea yesterday doesn't hold mud today. :nah

Well anyway, consider that I did actually ask for an opinion, a rare event indeed!

Tentacion

I understand what you are trying to convey, but I think with perhaps a different angle of capture, and more definition/texture to the land, with maybe some trees being pulled or dragged from the earth, it would come across stronger.

I usually like to work with a monopod, I find I am much more flexible with iit and the tripod is so constricting for me. I am actually going to make the "Chain Monopod" that was suggested to me by a professor.

Click On My Friend....

anwmn1

Tentacion wrote:

I understand what you are trying to convey, but I think with perhaps a different angle of capture, and more definition/texture to the land, with maybe some trees being pulled or dragged from the earth, it would come across stronger.

I agree...

For the story you are telling the photos do not give the same impression. If you can capture them cutting down the trees, chains wrapped around the tree as they are about to be drug away, or maybe even the edge of the trees against the area the construction is taking place, then the photos will fit your words with a greater impact.

I too agree that it may only loosely fit into the theme- but if the picture is good enough it can invoke emotion and that is what we are really after any ways, isn't it.

fashiznitsngrins

Taking the risk of sounding too "Shayesque" here... could you try a 10:4 pano crop on the bottom one? With a title of something like "My old playground". Just an idea...

Tentacion

That pano crop added a lot of umph to this...Nice job..

HoofClix

Nothing wrong with being "Shayesque." I've plenty of work sold and exhibited at even wider crops than 10:4 (2.5:1)... I just didn't see it in my original. fashiznitsngrins crop and title idea are interesting. Considering that the picture has to make an impact before the title, I hadn't put my title ideas out there on the table yet. BUT:
...Woods Once Played In... (sad title connected to me)
...Rape Revisited... (in-your-face title with political implication)

I'm also working on another concept that is a bit more vibrant and fun, and I might also find a pack of hooves with turf flying, but I'm trying to step outside of what I always do...

Tessa HD

i like the colors and interesting textures in the lay of the torn-up land. maybe this would have had more impact for me without the heavy equipment, and less sky. but don't take my word for it - i haven't gotten too far this last quarter of challenges!

Tessa

Debboggy

How about getting down low, almost on dirt level and really getting some good detail out of those scares, but with the trees still in the background? Or how about Photoshoping in some ghostly (as in see through, not scary ) looking trees onto the red clay?

Travis

Theme
By the way the theme for this contest was presented, I would be nervous about submitting a photo that took a heavy, political approach. Shay's post was in the "lets lighten up" attitude after a couple very charged contests and it has been pointed out that photos for the contest should be geared to the "client". The idea is great - I can certainly relate seeing a lot of my hometown wetlands being over developed in the name of progress - but if I'm not sure if it will be readily accepted by the judges.

It did surprise me, though. After viewing some of your incredible horse photos, I expected to see the lush, rolling hills of a horse farm.

HoofClix

Thanks, Travis! There you go telling me to pull my stick out of the pot!

As for Shay's comments on the theme, I didn't read at all that we were to keep it light, just that he thought this theme would allow for us to keep it light, if we wanted to do so! The theme is the theme, and if I have no problem trying to express whatever hits me, as it's pretty much proven that the theme is a very vague guideline, which I have come to accept.

Anyway, none of these photos I asked about to start this thread will be my entry. I liked the ideas of some of the responses, but they won't be used on these particular photos. I will only be sticking with this concept if I can find a way to better "tell the story," as are the instructions in another thread. Otherwise, I'm working on other concepts as well, including horse-centered (thanks for those comments) but I'm trying hard to stay away from subjects and techniques I use all the time.... We'll see!

HoofClix

Here's one of my ideas that's a bit more tongue-in-cheek. Title ideas after impressions....

VisualXpressions

You changed your avatar? Is that you?

Winston

HoofClix

It's me. Couldn't stand lookin' like Custard.

jwear

I like your idea for this, but for me this does not convey the story you told, with the story, it is more intrusive, harsh and sad, but just looking at the pictures, I feel as though I am looking at a photo that the construction company took to track the progress....
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your photo tells a sad but true story --for the sake of $$$ we will destroy all wildlife areas for the erection of a few homes by the time my son is my age the only wildlife he will see is the book of my work I give him .As stated above no one looks at [what they call progess] as killing off slowly so a few can make big bucks .It is very hard to make a photo like that jump out at you but it does to me .

Travis

Point well taken

As for Shay's comments on the theme, I didn't read at all that we were to keep it light, just that he thought this theme would allow for us to keep it light, if we wanted to do so! The theme is the theme, and if I have no problem trying to express whatever hits me, as it's pretty much proven that the theme is a very vague guideline, which I have come to accept.

Tentacion

HoofClix wrote:

It's me. Couldn't stand lookin' like Custard.

ROTFLMAO....

I like your new avatar...

Felicia

"Custard"

ha ha ha ha ha hee hee hee hee!

HoofClix

I've a busy week just thrust itself before me, and so that I don't run into the same "no connection available" problem as last time, I just went ahead to enter... If I get the opportunity for my more serious idea, I'll figure some way!

dugmar

HoofClix wrote:

Here's one of my ideas that's a bit more tongue-in-cheek. Title ideas after impressions....

Ha! Reminds me of my "kids" when I grill at home...

HoofClix

Shee Tsooooos...

BistiArt

Amen

k2butter wrote:

I like your idea for this, but for me this does not convey the story you told, with the story, it is more intrusive, harsh and sad, but just looking at the pictures, I feel as though I am looking at a photo that the construction company took to track the progress....

Yep