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akpoly · 6th Oct 2008, 00:09

This is a bit of an early entry for me.

Large

C&C?

Shadowed_fury · 6th Oct 2008, 00:12

I adore the processing to this, but not so sure on the angle, too low I think...
Nice shot overall though.

akpoly · 6th Oct 2008, 00:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadowed_fury

I adore the processing to this, but not so sure on the angle, too low I think...
Nice shot overall though.

Thanks. I couldn't hand hold this, had to put the camera down on top of the score keeping machine.

Vers · 6th Oct 2008, 00:51

I like this shot a lot...POV included. Only 'complaint'--wish it were sharper (specifically text), but I could take it or leave it.

yodasarmpit · 6th Oct 2008, 01:32

Got to agree with Vers, I like it a lot.

TNash · 6th Oct 2008, 02:21

Really great shot, definitely a contender.

hughwi · 6th Oct 2008, 08:53

That is really really good, you can really get a sense of the body movement.

Jumeira_Johnny · 6th Oct 2008, 08:58

I dig it. and I'm ok with the POV.

Da_Rude_Baboon · 6th Oct 2008, 11:33

I absolutely love this shot and the post processing is spectacular. This is shot contains everything i like about photography; you've taken an everyday activity and made it extraordinary. Did you follow a guide for the processing?

FIBRE+ · 6th Oct 2008, 13:12

Nice shot, looks very 50s/60s

Would also prefer if it was taken slightly higher and a bit sharper but it looks fine TBH.

akpoly · 6th Oct 2008, 18:40

Thanks for all the kind words guys. I wish it could have been a little sharper too, but I think the camera may have shaken a little when I released the trigger.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Da_Rude_Baboon

Did you follow a guide for the processing?

Nope. Everything was done in Lightroom using the manual controls. First train of thought, the bright colors in the back were distracting so I needed to make the photo monochromatic. Second train of thought, focus the image more on the bowler so I added a vignette. That's all.

RinSewand · 6th Oct 2008, 19:57

Looks stunning! Any chance of this in a larger format for wallpapery goodness? the amount of blurring is perfect, just enough to show the motion, but still enough to show the form.

RwD

Da Dego · 6th Oct 2008, 20:06

Great job akpoly!

I'm a lover of the post process in general (as we all know) and I feel like you really went spot-on with the mood of this one. It feels very vintage 50's.

As for the angle, I think a higher angle would have actually wrecked it a bit. From here you get a view that you would not normally see - it helps transform the event into something more dramatic.

Nexxo · 6th Oct 2008, 20:20

Great shot --I love the whole Americana feel of it.

Slight criticisms are that I would have tried to align the shot with the cetre of the lane (although I know that the bowler then may cover the pins, so it's tricky). Given the busy, highly detailed background I'm not sure I would have motion-blurred the bowler that much. Perhaps a "frozen motion" shot might have been more expressive. But that may be just me.

whisperwolf · 6th Oct 2008, 21:04

I love the shot, think the low angle is great and the feeling of motion is wonderful, in fact the only thing I don't like is the reflection of the written signs on the polished floor, the "summer nights Rock and Bowl" signs, I find them a little distracting, just wonder what a slight crop on the bottom might have done.

akpoly · 6th Oct 2008, 22:02

I don't think a higher shutter to stop motion would give it as much emotion as a movement blur does. But I could be wrong about that. But at the same time I find it works well since the background is as detailed as you say, there's contrast between the bowler and background.

And yeah, I do tend to agree the signs reflections are distracting. But at the same time I think the ground provides a good ground (for the lack of a better word atm) for the photo. I don't know, maybe its just me?

cropped floor... opinions?

whisperwolf · 6th Oct 2008, 23:13

Ohhhh now i like that, it just kills the little distraction that was on the bottom. love it.

Shadowed_fury · 7th Oct 2008, 00:19

Yeah I do prefer that crop, maybe it was the clutter before that was annoying me rather than the angle

Awesome

OleJ · 13th Oct 2008, 16:38

Very nice shot indeed! Good job mate!

I highly prefer the first version as I think the second one makes me focus too much on the ceiling which I found rather unattractive upon noticing. It doesn't come out the same way in the first where I think you have great balance.
I would very much like to see a larger version of the first one though.

jimmy03 · 17th Oct 2008, 10:34

Very nice shot...
Its quite amazing..

6th Oct 2008, 00:09	#1
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Vers Protograffer...but not really. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 1,318	I like this shot a lot...POV included. Only 'complaint'--wish it were sharper (specifically text), but I could take it or leave it. __________________ 1DIII, 5D+BG-E4, 40Dx2, Tamron 17-50, Canon EF-S 17-85, 16-35L, 70-200L f/2.8 IS, 100-400L IS, 35L, 50 f/1.4, 85 f/1.8, Sigma 150 Macro, 580EXIIx2, Giottos MT 9360+MH1001 Ballhead & MH658 QR system, Custom Brackets CB Jr. Flash Bracket flickr Last edited by Vers; 6th Oct 2008 at 01:00.

6th Oct 2008, 01:32	#5
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TNash Supermodder Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Posts: 259	Really great shot, definitely a contender. __________________ Project: Kenwood HTPC http://www.tnash.com

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hughwi Hypermodder Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Southampton Uni / London Posts: 884	That is really really good, you can really get a sense of the body movement.

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6th Oct 2008, 11:33	#9
Da_Rude_Baboon Ultramodder Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 1,386	I absolutely love this shot and the post processing is spectacular. This is shot contains everything i like about photography; you've taken an everyday activity and made it extraordinary. Did you follow a guide for the processing?

6th Oct 2008, 13:12	#10
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RinSewand Useful Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wakefield, UK Posts: 870	Looks stunning! Any chance of this in a larger format for wallpapery goodness? the amount of blurring is perfect, just enough to show the motion, but still enough to show the form. RwD __________________ E6300 : EVGA 680i : OCZ pc8000 8Gb : BFG 8800gts : LianLi PC71 Canon EOS 450D : EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS : EF 50mm f/1.8 : Manfrotto 190XPROB + 808RC4 Nexxo: "Understand more, judge less."

6th Oct 2008, 20:06	#13
Da Dego Brett Thomas Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cleveland, OH USA Posts: 3,906	Great job akpoly! I'm a lover of the post process in general (as we all know) and I feel like you really went spot-on with the mood of this one. It feels very vintage 50's. As for the angle, I think a higher angle would have actually wrecked it a bit. From here you get a view that you would not normally see - it helps transform the event into something more dramatic. __________________ "Frankly that seems overkill. iluvtrees2 arguing with spec is the intellectual equivalent of a bunny rabbit taking on a pissed-off lion." - Nexxo

6th Oct 2008, 20:20	#14
Nexxo ...like a geek! Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 15,092	Great shot --I love the whole Americana feel of it. Slight criticisms are that I would have tried to align the shot with the cetre of the lane (although I know that the bowler then may cover the pins, so it's tricky). Given the busy, highly detailed background I'm not sure I would have motion-blurred the bowler that much. Perhaps a "frozen motion" shot might have been more expressive. But that may be just me. __________________ "You actually hope to achieve your ideals, I just use mine as an excuse to hate everything" --specofdust "There is no Real Life, only Away From Keyboard" --gpw111 "...my wife says I can't have any trolls, cause they argue with the dog and eat the fish" --KayinBlack

6th Oct 2008, 21:04	#15
whisperwolf Ultramodder Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,194	I love the shot, think the low angle is great and the feeling of motion is wonderful, in fact the only thing I don't like is the reflection of the written signs on the polished floor, the "summer nights Rock and Bowl" signs, I find them a little distracting, just wonder what a slight crop on the bottom might have done. __________________ "I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it. " Voltaire. My Flickr

6th Oct 2008, 22:02	#16
akpoly jobless architect Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Posts: 220	I don't think a higher shutter to stop motion would give it as much emotion as a movement blur does. But I could be wrong about that. But at the same time I find it works well since the background is as detailed as you say, there's contrast between the bowler and background. And yeah, I do tend to agree the signs reflections are distracting. But at the same time I think the ground provides a good ground (for the lack of a better word atm) for the photo. I don't know, maybe its just me? cropped floor... opinions? __________________ Nikon D300 \| Nikkor 17-55 f2.8 \| Nikkor 70-200 f2.8 VR \| Nikkor 18-200 VRII \| Nikon SB-600 \| Nikon MB-D10

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whisperwolf Ultramodder Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,194	Ohhhh now i like that, it just kills the little distraction that was on the bottom. love it. __________________ "I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it. " Voltaire. My Flickr

7th Oct 2008, 00:19	#18
Shadowed_fury Natural Born Chaos Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Telford Posts: 7,133	Yeah I do prefer that crop, maybe it was the clutter before that was annoying me rather than the angle Awesome __________________ Steam: kev_fury New Frag Video - Gigabyte EP43-DS3L - E8200 - XFX 4870 1GB - 4GB Kingston - - Steel Series 7.1s - Logitech G11 - Razer Diamondback 3G - 2209WA -

13th Oct 2008, 16:38	#19
OleJ Me! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 1,984	Very nice shot indeed! Good job mate! I highly prefer the first version as I think the second one makes me focus too much on the ceiling which I found rather unattractive upon noticing. It doesn't come out the same way in the first where I think you have great balance. I would very much like to see a larger version of the first one though. __________________ Quickr! Clickr to my Flickr! Canon camera stuff. Some aluminium PC, an HTPC and a MBP 17"..

17th Oct 2008, 10:34	#20
jimmy03 Diamond Engagement Rings Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1	Very nice shot... Its quite amazing..