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Path to a hole in the ground

© Dale Hardin

Path to a hole in the ground

Uploaded: August 24, 2013

Description

Shutter Speed: 1/320.00 F-stop: f/5.6
Focal Length: 16.00

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: -0.30, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1600, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 16.00 mm, Model: SLT-A77V

Comments

Neal D. Hatcher August 25, 2013

Fantastic Capture-Lines and depth Superb #1541779

Susan Williams August 25, 2013

Outstanding work, Dale. Perfectly composed and processed. Wow. #10820031

Tom Kahan August 25, 2013

Dale, I like this too.

My first thought was to darken the escalator hand rails and steps to lead into the hole and then to lighten the highlight on the metal hand rail that takes the eye back into the upper level.

For me the asymmetry is pleasing and I would leave the yellow cone if it was mine. #10820170

Dale Hardin August 25, 2013

Thank you Neal. I was drawn to this right away and took numerous views.

Thanks so much Susan. I love symmetry and the feeling of depth on this appealed to me.

Thanks Tom. Not really sure about your suggestions but gave it a try. Did I interpret it right? It does add a bit of drama to the shot that I like. #10820223

Dale Hardin August 25, 2013

Cone removed #10820231

Nikki McDonald level-classic August 25, 2013

I prefer it with the cone removed. Like Tom, I often like a touch of asymmetry, but it wasn't working for me here; maybe if the cone had been a little closer and prominent? Would you consider taking out the blue carpet, too? I'm thinking you might be able to copy from the left and flip the copy and use most of that, leaving you just a bit to clone in. #10820243

Tom Kahan August 25, 2013

Looks good Dale, Nikki is right. I don't miss the cone. #10820303

Dale Hardin August 25, 2013

Thanks Nikki and Tom. I agree the cone didn't need to stay. Actually, I hadn't noticed them or would have removed them before posting.

Will leave the blue rug because it fits with the set of doors on that side, which are not symmetrical with the left side. Symmetry was a secondary consideration for this shot.

I'm very pleased you liked it. #10820370

Sherran Andersen level-classic August 25, 2013

Cool photo Dale. I like the revisions. #10820606

Dale Hardin August 25, 2013

Thank you Sherran. I like the changes also. This group has some good ideas. #10820634

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic October 11, 2013

Congratulations Dale! I never saw the original, but I really like this. #10868571

Dale Hardin October 11, 2013

Thanks very much Amanda. #10868597

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