Urgh! by spanner

Urgh!

Tried some night shooting but just had no inspiration. For one night stand.
I like the way the light is reflecting in along the walls and on the pavers below.
December 3rd, 2013  
@quixoticneophyte thanks Alexander. I hate this shot. Oh well.
December 3rd, 2013  
Interesting. I was about to tell you why I liked this photo. Then I read your comment. Funny, there are shots in our projects we like, and the community seems to ignore them. Then there are others we hate (as you said about this shot) which others enjoy.

I know I'm not the best at commenting on photos everyday (commenting just for the sake of commenting seems to "cheapen" them). But I really do enjoy your project. I love how you are always trying new things, and genuinely seem to be honest about your own work.
December 3rd, 2013  
has some merits, i like it with a crop off the top
December 3rd, 2013  
I think there's something too. probably the walls & pavement as Alexander mentions. And then you're wondering where is the photo taken (entrance of a parking or something like that ?) and what is the guy doing (quite still for a 4secs exposure) ?
December 3rd, 2013  
@kali66 No it is totally crap even with the crop. Thanks anyway.
December 3rd, 2013  
@channelf It was raining so he was sheltering waiting for a bus I think. He was plugged into headphones in a world of his own. It is an driveway in the middle of some shops that leads to private housing.
It is rubbish. Best I could muster for the one night stand thing.
December 3rd, 2013  
@stillcrappysailor Yes I find it interesting to see what people like and ignore.
I am pleased you like my project. I am just trying to learn new techniques or explore ideas. Time is the issue as I have none of it. Commenting should be purposeful and genuine I totally agree with you there.
Thank you for taking the time to look and comment.
December 3rd, 2013  
The joy of ONS! I rather like it; I'd like it more with something other than a car framed by the doorway
December 3rd, 2013  
@rachelwithey I did not even play with ISO to catch people walking past - I am an idiot. Never mind......moving on.......
December 3rd, 2013  
I really like this shot Lord Tanner! Black and white works really well with it and it looks like a scene from a movie. I also like the different shades of bricks on the walls and floor.
December 3rd, 2013  
@giverny Thanks Giverny. You can probably tell I do not like it at all.
December 4th, 2013  
I love it!I love the starbursts and the lighting.The lone figure adds interest,
December 4th, 2013  
Nice framing & shadows
December 4th, 2013  
I really like this shot too and still think you are often too hard on yourself! However I would also suggest cropping a bit off the sides and the top! I've tried taking shots of tunnels and never found anyone standing there!
December 4th, 2013  
Sem
i know you don't like this shot but look at the positives, the exposure is perfect and like others have said, the light shining off the walls and ground are amazing. Put it in your back pocket and try again another time.
December 4th, 2013  
I love those stars on the light posts! Great composition! Night photography was hard for me too!
December 4th, 2013  
Intriguing how that black frames that view and he (?) is walking towards the light, that´s always a good thing. I thought about this one night stand but decided it was not for me at this point, glad to see you participating!
December 4th, 2013  
@mzzhope Thanks Hope. I was not really thinking straight and should have messed around with the iso more. Never mind.
December 4th, 2013  
@bec2702 Thanks Bec. Very kind of you.
December 4th, 2013  
@angelat I tried a whole load of crops and just had enough of it. To be honest I would like to try this shot again with perhaps more thought. Thank you as ever for your kind words.
December 4th, 2013  
@semjaja Thanks Sem. I am going to consider doing some more night shots in the holidays. It was not dark until 9pm today and it was overcast and horrible outside. More planning required.
December 4th, 2013  
@orangecrush Thanks Jerry. I am glad I had a go but I know I can do much better. People make these things look so easy.
December 4th, 2013  
@susale Thanks Suse. I am glad to be having a go. Helps get out of a rut.
December 4th, 2013  
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