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by John Clulow

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted March 16, 201359 views7 comments
I arrived 45 minutes early for this Wednesday's macro class at Morton Aboretum, so I decided to drive around the west side. It was about 6 pm and the late sun made strong shadows, and I saw this bridge and pulled over figuring to shoot it, but then I realized that all I had was the 90mm Tamron macro lens. So I did the best I could f/11, ISO 100, 1/30s handheld (too lazy to take the tripod out of the trunk).

I liked the geometry of the boards against the woods, the dynamic range, and how the supports reflected the M A letters of Morton Aboretum, a place that is all about trees.

C&C appreciated.

Comments

7 comments
Comment posted by Jorne de Bruin on March 17, 2013 at 7:09 AM
Great play of light and shadow on the birdge John! Some of the shadows are slightly too dark I think, but you made due with what you had at hand very well! :toast:
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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on March 17, 2013 at 7:40 AM
This works well in balck and white. If this were mine I would slightly open up the shadows a bit. To me they are a bit too dark and I would like to see some more details. Great play of light
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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on March 17, 2013 at 11:07 AM
Hi John, I'm just enjoying this scene and the fantastic mood you captured. Almost a little spooky... :eek: Like maybe I will stay on this side of the bridge. :smile:

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI
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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on March 17, 2013 at 2:26 PM
Well done conversion John. I like what you did with this.
Bob :wavey:
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Comment posted by Scott Smorra on March 17, 2013 at 5:26 PM
Very nice use of light and shadow here John. This works very well in b/w. The "M" and "A" on the bridge are a nice touch.
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Comment posted by John Clulow on March 18, 2013 at 5:11 PM
Thanks for looking and commenting Jorne, Roland, Nick and Scott Much appreciated!
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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on March 25, 2013 at 2:07 PM
I like how dark you left the shadows...it kind of goes with the name Morton. It does look a bit ominous.
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