Critique Welcomed Return To North Park

[Chris Dodkin]

As promised, I donned my high-viz vest, risked life and limb, and returned to North Park after sundown to get me some zooming light trails

30 Sec @ f/22 - Fuji Velvia in the G617 Panoramic Camera

(Center ND removed to avoid reflections)

 

[Pete Askew]

Now that was worth it. And the light balances quite well without the ND. I really like the colour balance here Chris (but then I do like CP images). The way 86 seems to float in front of the tail light trails is really interesting - like a time stamp!

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

Powerful image Chris big feel about it in every sense. Fantastic camera I must say.

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Now that was worth it. And the light balances quite well without the ND. I really like the colour balance here Chris (but then I do like CP images). The way 86 seems to float in front of the tail light trails is really interesting - like a time stamp!

Thanks Pete - it does rather float doesn't it - interesting effect

Powerful image Chris big feel about it in every sense. Fantastic camera I must say.

Thanks Julian - I'm enjoying it immensely

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Same shot - but taken with Fuji Provia 400 ASA film

16 sec @ f/22

Very different feel to the final image just by changing the film.

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

Bring them on Chris , enjoying seeing these images a lot. Like the subtle tones of the Provia shot. is that the nature of this film or any processing youve done? I think I may prefer it.

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Bring them on Chris , enjoying seeing these images a lot. Like the subtle tones of the Provia shot. is that the nature of this film or any processing youve done? I think I may prefer it.

It's all in the film Julian - far more 'normal' look to the image - I think I like it better as well on this scene

 

[Beth Carter]

i wonder how often that sign gets struck. i like the saturated look of the velvia for this shot, esp with the sky, but i think the provia might look better in most situations. both are great images though.

 

[Brian Moore]

Both gorgeous images, Chris, but the Velvia wins it on the quality of the sky.

 

[Chris Dodkin]

i wonder how often that sign gets struck. i like the saturated look of the velvia for this shot, esp with the sky, but i think the provia might look better in most situations. both are great images though.

i wonder how often that sign gets struck. i like the saturated look of the velvia for this shot, esp with the sky, but i think the provia might look better in most situations. both are great images though.

Thanks you both - we have one more vote for the Provia, and one for the Velvia!

 

[Nick Lukey]

Nice shot prefer the velvia, but I'm a sucker for punchy contrasty colour.

 

[Pete Askew]

I prefer the first also. It gives it a more other-worldly look.

 

[Davie Hudson]

i'm a big fan of the velvia

 

[Glenn Clabo]

Oh man...I'm lovin' that first one. Killer colors.

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Thanks everyone - I might try some 100 ASA Velvia to get a little better low light performance but keeping the rich colors

 

[Ralph Thornton]

Glad you came back in one piece. Great photo, it would make a nice promo photo for North Park, I'd say.

 

[Chris Dodkin]

i wonder how often that sign gets struck. i like the saturated look of the velvia for this shot, esp with the sky, but i think the provia might look better in most situations. both are great images though.

Beth - hit and run last night, right where I had been standing to take the shot - motorcyclist killed - makes you think

 

[Beth Carter]

Beth - hit and run last night, right where I had been standing to take the shot - motorcyclist killed - makes you think

it happens. glad it didn't happen while you were there. unfortunately crash statistics go through the roof when motorcycles are out. sucks that it was a h&r, hope they catch the jerk.

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Glad you came back in one piece. Great photo, it would make a nice promo photo for North Park, I'd say.

Thanks Ralph - I might just hit them up and see if they're interested

 

[Milan Vjestica]

The second is more natural the first more striking. Great work, risking life and equipment, well worth it.