The Chair

[MattyO]

I took this photo a while back, i know it has potential once it has been PP correctly, but im unsure if I have the ability to do so.



Comments and Criticism's welcome

[gstark]

I love this exactly how it stands.

The treatment suits the subject very nicely. Do nothing else.

[sirhc55]

I agree with Gary - this is a wonderful and simplistic shot that stands out on its own

[sammys]

The exposure is spot on with the fog perfectly captured. I'm simply a n00b so please take what I say with a grain of salt. Other than the exposure I can't see what the message or subject of the photo is. Could one of you composition masters fill in the gaps?

[gstark]

sammys,

I'm certainly no expert, and certainly not a master, but this image is exactly what it seems to be ... a very simple image of a park bench under a tree, on a foggy day.

In B&W. That's important.

What it does for me though is evoke memories of my younger days ... cold drizzly winter mornings in Sydney, or perhaps lunchtime on an autumn day in Queens Park in London.

That's where this image shines - despite its simplicity it has the capacity to evoke strong memories and thus create a feeling of emotion in this viewer.

HTH.

[meicw]

I agree. That is a great simple shot. Doesn't want any more work on it.
Very evocative of cold winter days in Norfolk.

Regards
meicw

[zafra52]

I agree what has been said so far. Leave as it is. It is a lovely and sharp picture. However, having said so, we have to admit that what we see at the current resolution and dimensions on a computer screen may not be what is printed.

[Rainey]

Hey Matty, you know what I think of this shot. The first time I saw it, I knew it had such great potential, it is perfectly simplistic and incredibly eerie.

[Oscar]

Lovely contrast, nice DOF with the foggy background. A lovely stark soliitary scene. Well done indeed, Matty. Cheers, Mick

[MattyO]

Thank you for the kind words everyone. It was taken at night on a really foggy oval. I saw the chair and used the tree to frame the shot. I always thought this shot had potential, i just needed to do the right post processing.

I am struggling to find a name for this shot however, does anyone have any suggestions???

[mic]

I luv it, but think it would convey a much more emotional message if it had a person slumped over on the chair in deep depression.

Very moody shot.

Mic.