Photos by Iman60

[Will V|Photography]

Re: vanishing points

Awesome shot! I will say though that this is an instance where I think it would have more of a visual impact if the tracks were centered in the frame. But still, amazing capture.

 

[Iman60]

Re: vanishing points

Will V, Thank you!
I have to say tho, I find it astonishing just how MANY people say the same thing about the tracks.
In my opinion the visual impact is in the overall scene. The fact that the bottom of the photograph is not perfectly symetrical did not ... impact... the 35 people who have purchased copies of this photograph, although I was just stunned and speechless at the one person who bought a copy and insisted that the photo be cropped so the tracks would be symetrical.
Sometimes I just dont understand how people are so immersed in one or more of the rules that overall impact is effected.

 

[Iman60]

Re: vanishing points

Jack... I could explain... it is a self taught process... it doesnt produce a garanteed result but I do believe it adds a certain appeal.

 

[bluenoser]

Re: vanishing points

Love this image Ian. Quite powerful.

I see your point about the overall impact of the photo however vanishing point imagery is often linked closely to principles of symmetry so I'm not surprised that one of your 35 purchasers wanted the photo cropped in that fashion. I don't really know if a more symmetrical alignment of the tracks would have been better or not in this situation without seeing a comparison but IMHO your original image is impressive for a host of other reasons.

 

[Iman60]

Re: vanishing points

I DO understand about symetry, and in actual fact I am still very surprised that I have sold this image as many times as I have, as it is, without correction.

 

[fotojack]

Re: vanishing points

Jack... I could explain... it is a self taught process... it doesn't produce a guaranteed result but I do believe it adds a certain appeal.

Thanks, I'd love to know how to do that. Yes, it certainly does add a certain appeal.

 

[Will V|Photography]

Re: vanishing points

Iman, I'm sorry you took offense but that was merely my opinion. I'm not one to always follow the "rules" and I still think it is a great photograph.

 

[Iman60]

Re: vanishing points

Will, please understand I was not offended, I respect your opinion, it was perfectly valid and reasonable.
I AM surprised, I was saying, that so many people have purchased copies of that photo and have not made an issue of the lack of symetry at the bottom of the photo. On the other hand, and not surprisingly, many people focus on what I don't see as an issue. Though I have to expect that, as I am aware the concept is a defiance of the norm.

 

[Iman60]

People and Cafes

I am going to follow other memeber ideas here and start a post in MY favorite subject.

People and cafes

 

[Rick M]

Are these people you know?

 

[Iman60]

some I know, some I dont know

 

[fotojack]

I love the black and white tone of all of these. Very cool.

 

[Iman60]

Rick and Jack... THX for looking

 

[Iman60]

 

[fotojack]

Nice cropping on these, Ian, and nice composition. Good work.

 

[Iman60]

Re: vanishing points

And here I go again... defying what is... normal
Looking up


Escaping

 

[Eye-level]

Re: vanishing points

Vanishing points were used to incredible effect by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby to create settings and stories for some of the most iconic American characters of the late 20th century...eg. Spiderman, the Hulk, the Fantastic Four, etc...

Vanishings points and unusual perspectives are fascinating devices indeed...bring on the wide and superwide angle lenses!!!

 

[Iman60]

fotojack: re your question on vanishing points photo [railroad tracks]

fotojack,
Re your question how it was done.
The colors in the photo of the railroad tracks vanishing into the sunrise was achieved in photoshop.
Two graduated filters were applied to the top and bottom of the photograph. In each case the merge mode was soft light.

The colors applied would have to be customised to each individual photograph and would also depend on the subject.
It is a quite simple process. The merge mode would also be applied in accordance with the primary colors or tones in this case, of the subject.

Iman60

 

[Iman60]

University stairs

Camera: D80
Lens Sigma 17-70 @17mm
Lens manually set to infinity
Aperture: F22
SHutter speed: uncertain

Two SB800 flash set on manual with diffuser dome used to illuminate the stairs.
Camera set on tripod.
POV, height above ground level: approx 18 inches
Intention of the photographer: to capture the curvature of the stairs and a perception of depth.

 

[Browncoat]

Re: University stairs

Intention of the photographer: to capture the curvature of the stairs and a perception of depth.

This composition uses relative size and perspective to show depth, which is an interesting mix, considering the curvature. I only comment because I noticed the camera height is listed at 18" above the ground, yet it seems to be about double that. This would've been an excellent candidate for a "belly shot" which would have capitalized on perspective and added a lot more depth.

Great use of B&W. There is an excellent tonal range here. Also, it looks like you need to clean your lens. There is a spot just below the middle handrail, and another below the top handrail.