I like it quite a bit. In this case the tilt works. You're right about the subtlety of the colors, although a well-done B&W could also be quite nice. I'd love to see it larger and sharper.
RE: Bridgeport ... have you ever gone out along the Walker river, following it east? Some great stuff out there - old homesteads and a few old stage coach stops, iirc. Where do you live? Shel > [Original Message] > From: Jack Davis > Shot this a few years ago in Bridgeport, CA while on an Eastern Sierra > drive. (Hwy 395). Call it, "Soft Evenings". > Trespassed 25 yards or so and did a quick hand held ME Super w/28mm-M. > Taken during an early evening stroll trying to get the circulation back > in our legs (wife and I) after a long drive. > This was among a few cabins, sheds and the like which appeared to be in > sort of an arrested state of decay. > I dimmed it some to assimilate evening and to add a softer feeling. > Tried a B&W conversion, but lacked some of the subtle definition > afforded by a slight color variance. Always thought of it in semi > monotone anyway. > Tilted door frame and far right post are the only "issues" I've had > with it. Shot at a slightly low angle which is, of course, emphasized > be the field of view. Back edge of porch floor looks fairly level and > supports the idea that I likely held the camera near level. > I realize I can tweak the tilt, but hate to lose even a splinter. > These points are mentioned for your much appreciated thoughts. > > Jack > > http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=118 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
