walk on by

[NJ]

i have been wanting to take this photo for a couple of weeks now, finally got the chance with no cars in the way. taken with the 50mm 1.8... 1/15sec @ f/5.6. what do you think?

selective colour:


desaturated:


EDIT: added desturated version due to macka's input

[Alpha_7]

I really like this Nathan, it works well, very well. The selective colour I felt was subtle and very affective, the composition is well thought out and frames the shot very well. Also the choice of shutter speed to get the movement in the walker, all bring things together nicely. Well done.

[NJ]

thanks craig! yeah i actually took the time to think it through. I walk down this alley way after uni every day to go to the station. So i was constantly thinking about ways to make a photo out of it.

[Alpha_7]

thanks craig! yeah i actually took the time to think it through. I walk down this alley way after uni every day to go to the station. So i was constantly thinking about ways to make a photo out of it.

Well it's definitely shows, you're photography keeps improving, so keep thinking and shooting.

[sirhc55]

Pro’s

Great composition
Excellent colour balance
Well worth the wait

Con’s

None

[macka]

Pro’s

...

Con’s

None

Is this your new thing, Chris? I like it.

Edit: should probably remember to comment on the image while I'm here (D'oh).

Compositionally I really like it. Not sold on the selective colour, though - I don't know, I could be wring but I just don't think it needs it. I think I would go with a desaturated look instead if it were my shot.

[sirhc55]

Precludes using a superfluous amount of verbiage Kris

[Alex]

Great photo, Nathan. Beautifully composed with framing provided!

Alex

[NJ]

thanks very much everyone

macka, i took in your advice, and it looks great, i added it to the original. thanks

[Killakoala]

I like both takes of the image. I do love a good example of contrast.

[BT*ist]

Excellent shot - I think the selective desaturation works: it becomes a frame for the central image. The original isn't bad either, but my eyes weren't really sure where to focus. How long were you lying in wait to take it?

[stubbsy]

Nathan

I've said it before, but I'll say it again - boy you're getting good. I prefer the desat (#2) to the selective colour.

[NJ]

thanks guys ! umm was a fair few weeks until i finally took my camera, then it was a matter of 5 minutes - waiting for someone to walk past (couldnt see them coming)

[rooboy]

Fantastic shot, & love the processing in the second

[macka]

Hey Nathan - de-sat version looks great to me. Excellent shot.

[Big V]

I actually like the original shot because I find it forces me to view all of the scene, whilst the desat version focus me to the man too quickly. There is so much to see in this image, love the posters ang graffiti on the walls, which is what makes the whole scene so visually interesting. Good stuff.

[Alpha_7]

I like the destat that has now been posted too! Well done!