Derelict Control Tower

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Derelict Control Tower

Postby mikephotog on Sun Oct 08, 2006 1:11 am

Old Laverton RAAF control tower. Geelong Rd Laveton, Vic.
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Postby gstark on Sun Oct 08, 2006 10:59 am

Mike,

I'd like to see this lightened a little, and the contrast increased. It looks too soft in terms of the contrast to me....
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Postby Critter on Sun Oct 08, 2006 11:32 am

I agree with Gary, too dark, too soft, not enough contrast - I suspect that the creepy vibe you seem to be going for here wouldnt have needed such drastic treatment.

Great subject to shoot though, I would love to explore that place!
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Postby Matt. K on Sun Oct 08, 2006 2:08 pm

Mike
I kinda get a sense where you are trying to go with this and you almost got it. As the others have suggested...just a tad lighter in the tower. It would come to life printed on quality matt paper with a light sepia added.
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Postby mikephotog on Sun Oct 08, 2006 3:33 pm

I'm going to try some changes to this image.
I did think of exploring the interior, however i believe it contains aspestos and is COVERED in "layer upon layer" of wild pigeon shit...... (can we spell Cryptococcosis or Psittacosis)
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Postby rflower on Sun Oct 08, 2006 10:03 pm

I go past that tower everyday when I go to work on either the train or the car. I have often looked at it, and wondered what it would be like closer. Is it accessible to the general public?

The image looks good in B/W. Very stark and imposing.
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