Fallen Trunk Textures

[Paul Lange]

More working images of a fallen trunk that has started to rot. Love the textures but I will probably re take these. It was quite windy and they are not as sharp as I would like them to be. Also Like the Wind Movement Studies these are just really some tests to work out the best way to capture the textures.


_DSC2032-Edit.jpg by Paul R Lange, on Flickr


_DSC2028-Edit.jpg by Paul R Lange, on Flickr

 

[Pete Askew]

Looks a good subject Paul. I like the first shot the most as there is better separation tone-wise from the background but the textures on the second are very impressive. Will you shoot closer in do you think?

 

[Ralph Thornton]

I also like the first shot most. It has some great detail in the near part of the photo and the log creates a path that takes my eye deep into the image. The log is also well separated from the stuff around it by being nice and bright.

 

[Paul Lange]

Thanks I too think the first is the better image for the reasons both of you mention but I do love the texture in the second. I will try to shoot these again but hopfully much sharper. The second I think I will do at a slightly different angle too. I hope that if sharper the trunk will contrast better against the trees.

 

[Glenn Clabo]

Paul...I really like the first one. Is the trunk area a little too light to fully sense the texture?

 

[Paul Lange]

Probably it is but I dont remember it being that white on the RAW. Conversion to Jpeg for web is something that I never have got the hang of. Probably is a bit over dodged to be fair.

 

[Glenn Clabo]

Interesting...when I click on the Flickr link...the trunk is even more washed out... on my screen anyway. I wonder how that is happening?

 

[Brian Moore]

The textures on both pop out very nicely, but the first, with its mix of landscape and sky, is easier to take in. Both excellent, Paul.

 

[Paul Lange]

Thanks Brian.

Glen, same for me too the Flickr version is more blurred too.

 

[Lesley Jones]

That first one is rather special. I love the contrast of the texture on the trunk compared with the fluffy clouds in the background...

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Missed these the first time, Paul. I like them. Comp v texture. Love them both. Worth revisiting, I'd say.

 

[Paul Lange]

Cheers Rob I'm likely to be away from the office for quite a while but at some point I will retake them.

 

[Dan Cattermole]

Wow, very sharp and full of texture.
Couldn't ask for more.

 

[Paul Lange]

Cheers Dan but I'm not sure about sharp. These need retaking with a tripod. It was a very windy day.

 

[Beth Carter]

love the comp. and light of the first.

 

[Paul Lange]

Cheers Lesley and Beth, sorry I missed your post first time Lesley. It is good to know that the idea works, now I have a bit more confidence to spend more time getting re shoot nailed.