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I thought about one of these 2, but chose the rear view.
DSCF1948 by rick phillips, on Flickr
DSCF1922 by rick phillips, on Flickr
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Thanks for the comments Gareth, much appreciatedI agree, the rear view is a stunner!
Not that there's anything wrong with the car images....the second one has some really nice colours in the sky and the first one shows the thick layer of frost on the rear windscreen - very fitting for the cold theme!
They're both technically good images, but the view of the sunrise and the flock of birds has real drama and is such a joy to look at with all those wonderful colours.
Perfect fit for the theme!
Nice work Rick!![]()
Thank you BobIt's all been said, great image for COLD.
That’s very nice, colours in the sky are beautiful and the birds add the finishing touch ...an excellent choice for the topic.
That sunrise is a lovely scene, Rick. Despite the warm colours in the sky there is a chilly, crisp overall feeling that makes it perfect for this theme. Super textures in the foreground too.
Thanks., I used ON1 2019 with a B&W filter and just masked out the fire kit.Good idea and the colouring works well. I have tried this in GIMP and the results are usually interesting.
Not the exact same shot (I'll have to look at that tonight) but a colour shot of the same vehicle)Like the composition but think it might work just as well in colour ?
Hi Gareth, many thanks for the in depth feedback, much appreciatedFantastic!
I love images of heavy machinery!!
Very well composed shot....love the low angle....though I suppose they're all low angles with a huge vehicle like that!!
I think I like the mono treatment better than the colour variant....there's such nice contrasts in there, and it's such an impressive vehicle, it almost looks a little, dare I say, 'lost'....though that yellow hue is jolly nice!
Spot colour/selective colour has it's place I think. Overused? Clichéd?....Perhaps, but when done well and meaningfully it can be great.
I think you have done well with this image Rick.
It highlights an important feature of the image which tells the story and is definitely theme-worthy!!
Nicely done!![]()
Not the exact same shot (I'll have to look at that tonight) but a colour shot of the same vehicle)
DSCF1959 by rick phillips, on Flickr
Thanks Andrea, much appreciatedI echo most of the comments above, Rick - I'm not a fan of selective colouring but it works here. I would prefer the colour version if that other bright vehicle wasn't on the right hand side, but it's all too yellow with that there so IMHO you made the right choices. The low POV and colour on the uniform draw attention to it and imply that everything is poised for action.
Hi,I really like the original 'waiting'. Great idea and setas a scene well.
Which country's fire service is this? My bro-in-law is a Fire Station Manager at Heathrow Airport
Hi,
I am the Senior Airport Fire Officer at Humberside Airport. Ex Humberside Fire and Rescue Service.
Black and White one is my preference.. both are well lit and cleanDSCF1879 copy2 by rick phillips, on Flickr
Thanks, I struggled al lot with getting something shot this week. It was a last minute effort but I am determined to make all 52 on time (apart from the 2 weeks I am on Holiday).very nice great DOF works extremely well![]()
Thanks, it was too small with the 56mm I did take a couple of shots to try but the 400mm was the best I could get. H/H at 1/26 sec!Bet that was not easy to take Rick, liking it but maybe try the 56mm on it still like it though.