I carry my camera with me everywhere in the hopes that I’ll find an interesting shot during my day, a practice the guy at Home Depot thought was kind of pathetic. No matter, yesterday morning on my way to work I actually came across a scene worth photographing in an unexpected place. This is the local park in my community, in fact, it’s adjacent to my son’s school. The fog was thick and welcome after a Southern California summer (hello Fall!!!); it created a nice mood. There was a man walking his dog just to the left of the photo which I thought would make for an interesting image but he was so polite I couldn’t get him to walk into the frame to “ruin” my shot. He just sat there and smiled warmly as I waved my hand crazily for him to proceed. Nice guy–terrible model but nice guy.
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I love the graininess.
Thanks Sheila! As I played with the processing it became clear that the grain added something to the shot. I sometimes worry I’m a little grain-happy though. =]
Lovely composition, very thoughtful.
Thanks Tim! I still wonder how the man and his dog would have looked–pleased with the shot anyway but I think it would have made for an interesting image.
This is lovely! I love it! (And I’m really impressed that you carry your camera everywhere. I’m starting to carry mine more often…but there are still too many moments where I think, “WHY do I not have my camera?!”)
Thanks Christine! I was having too many moments of regret too–got a camera backpack which I find easier to cart around…marginally. =]
Grain works perfectly for this shot. I need to start carrying my camera with me more – good on you for doing so.
Thanks Kala! Several times now I’ve gotten shots I really like just because I travel everywhere with my camera. Not great for posture though.
Terrific B&W! the idea of a “cold view” is perfectly expressed. PS: How much ISO is it? Thanks!
Thanks Ale–for the comment and for stopping by. I pushed +3 via Silver Efex Pro (100 ISO to 800 ISO) and then tweaked it a bit manually to give the grain effect I was looking for. I can’t recall off the top of my head but I think I reduced the grain a bit and added slightly more contrast. Thanks for asking!
Thank you for answering!!
I’m glad you had your camera with you! This one works–even without your ‘almost’ models. I love the ambience and that sensation of solitude.
Thanks Phil!
great composition with the road as a strong contrast, can feel the atmosphere.
Thanks so much Michael!