JJ's Photoblog
To cross or not to cross
Posted by JJ (Jersey City, United States) on 11 February 2009 in Architecture.
I was annoyed when I opened this shot on Camera to see a bright green van clearly in shot going under the bridge, so tried to make an interesting shot and somehow hide the van, not sure if I got to carried away or not on the processing
Thank you for taking the time to visit. I really appreciate all your comments, and welcome any critique as I am learning the art of photography, and having a blast with it
Getting ready for a work trip from the 29th so may not be able to check all your posts but will do as and when I can
sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Oh, wow...what exceptional colors and what an angle.
11 Feb 2009 5:15am
PeterFH from Gothenburg, Sweden
Great perspective and excellent PP. Just like something out of a fairy tale.
11 Feb 2009 5:27am
Zing from Hamilton, New Zealand
Great processing, love the composition. I can't see the green van, nice work!
11 Feb 2009 5:38am
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
Your processing is really a succes : I can't see the van. I like the light on this bridge
11 Feb 2009 6:05am
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
Who cares if you got carried away or not...its a brilliant shot!!!! It feels like you are stood there making a choise in life....your life will be different should you cross the bridge, but do you really want it to be?
Fantastic:-)
11 Feb 2009 6:25am
jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand
Stunning I think you have done a great job can't see a van at all
11 Feb 2009 6:38am
aubry from Montpellier, France
Hi JJ,
i love the colored leaves on the sides and the ton black and white tons in the middle
11 Feb 2009 7:45am
chrissy from uk, United Kingdom
Wow, what an excellent image, love the tones and colours
11 Feb 2009 8:15am
zOOm from Paris, France
A fairy tale bridge ! You must be a prince on a white horse ! ;-)
11 Feb 2009 8:31am
dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa
Nope - you got it spot on - in fact better than that - it's magnificent!
11 Feb 2009 8:34am
k@ from Paris, France
What a great idea to select only the dead leaves - beautiful bridge, very inviting, we HAVE to cross, Life is like that....
11 Feb 2009 9:37am
Marie-Hélène Ammor from Casablanca/Paris, Morocco
Very beautiful ! I like this bridge and if you didn't talk about the road we have no idea there is a road there ,I like the leaves color and dark trees !
11 Feb 2009 10:39am
gelfoto from Madrid, Spain
The touch of color in the black and white one is brilliant. The suaviazado finished one, like with fog, equips to d eun romantic character to the taking.
Greetings
11 Feb 2009 10:48am
Scene by Sharon Photography from Kingston, Ontario, Canada
great photo - I see nothing but a beautiful bridge - great work!
11 Feb 2009 11:06am
EYES WIDE SHUT from The library of my soul, United Kingdom
I see no Green van! Fabulous work JJ, this is a gem
11 Feb 2009 12:09pm
Charles from New York, United States
The processing looks great. I don't see the van. Nicely done.
11 Feb 2009 12:25pm
Ajay from Pune, India
Trust me, if you hadn't mentioned it... I wouldn't even have notice it. And the processing is just perfect, my friend.
11 Feb 2009 2:25pm
Judy from Brooksville, Florida, United States
No sign of green now ... you did a good job. I love the red leaves along the edges.
11 Feb 2009 2:37pm
Cricket from Huntsville, United States
What a fantastic image you captured. I can see why you would be shocked to see a green van. You did a fantastic job at hiding it. Wonderful colors.
11 Feb 2009 3:33pm
Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, BC, Canada
I like the low angle composition and the processing really suits the subject.
11 Feb 2009 5:02pm
yiannis krikis from thessaloniki, Greece
I think that you make a great wotk with the colors and the framing here
11 Feb 2009 5:52pm
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
This is perfect!!! Your processing made a stunning image.
11 Feb 2009 7:55pm
Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa
Nice shot, the processing gives it a supernatural spooky feel. Nice one.
11 Feb 2009 8:04pm
manel from Girona, Spain
La obscuridad del fondo, hace destacar sobremanera este puente tan original.
11 Feb 2009 8:31pm
Susan from Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
I absolutely love the result you got!!! Truck is now barely noticeable, and like others have said, if you hadn't mentioned it.... no one else would!! And to answer your initial question, I'd definitely cross!!!
11 Feb 2009 9:09pm
Mohammadreza Rezania from Tehran, Iran
wonderful shot with great processing. really dramatic ...
11 Feb 2009 9:32pm
Terry H. from Azle Texas, United States
I like the combination of black and white and color mix. Well done!
11 Feb 2009 10:21pm
Craig from United Kingdom
I think the PP has worked really well. The dark trees beyond have an air of mystery about them, the leaves seem to draw us in, daring us to cross over. Good stuff, I like it!
11 Feb 2009 10:22pm
AC from New York, United States
I've seen this bridge so many, many times. Never has it looked so beautiful. Though, it does seem like someone swept the red carpet all the way to the sides :)
11 Feb 2009 10:40pm
Stunner from Kingston, Jamaica
Splendid work with this shot, really conveys a mood.
11 Feb 2009 11:28pm
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
The BW/color processing is brilliant, it really enhances the image... very cinematic.
11 Feb 2009 11:37pm
Nomad Flavor from Moreno Valley, United States
Who cares about the Van. This composition is absolutely marvelous. I can only restate what has already been said, "Very nice processing". I love those colors!!!
12 Feb 2009 12:28am
willow from Chelsea, United States
Quite successful I'd say! I'd definitely cross it. I like the processing - the selective coloring really makes the leaves pop.
12 Feb 2009 3:13am
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
Well I cannot really notice the van so you did well. Love the toning.
12 Feb 2009 3:18am
Grahame from Mt Maunganui, New Zealand
Let the processing rip.
And always cross the bridge !!
;)
12 Feb 2009 3:57am
Pentax K200D
1/30 second
F/4.5
ISO 400
58 mm (35mm equiv.)