With it’s multi-level spillway, the High Point Municipal Dam at City Lake Park is like a large water sculpture. As I approached the dam, I saw this wonderful composition opportunity. But before I could get out my camera, the couple got-up and started towards their car. Fortunately they kindly agreed to return to the table so I could shoot a few compositions. Thanks to Debbie and Brian!
High Point Municipal Dam Composition
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This post features a composition study of an old barn and corn crib on display at the New River Trail State Park, Foster Fall section. My Boy Scout Troop camped, canoed and biked here this past weekend. Such a beautiful destination!
Foster Fall Barn & Corn Crib Composition 1 Foster Falls Barn and Corn Crib Composition 2Thanks for stopping by today. Click on an image to view a higher resolution version from my portfolio site.
I need your help in picking the best composition below, horizontal or vertical. These were captured early morning at a local park. The horizontal image is were I’m leaning; it feels more balanced. I also like the contrasting tonality between the two structures.
Park Maintenance Building Horizontal CompositionThe vertical image better isolates the interesting side lighting on the stairs and railing. Which do you like the best?
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Weathered wood paneling on this old trailer at the Red Cross Antique Store, serves as the backdrop for an eclectic collection of antique signs and artifacts.
Eclectic Antique Gallery Composition
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Here is my final post from the reenactment last March. As my previous post mentioned, the degree of authenticity is quite amazing. It was particularly interesting to research and confirm the various uniforms of both American Infantry and Militia, and many British regiments.
British Regulars Composition 2British Regulars Composition 1British 7th Regiment of Foot Composition 1British 7th Regiment of Foot Composition 2British Foot Guards 1British Foot Guards 2Continental Soldier and Militia Composition 1Continental Soldier Composition 5
A year ago, my family visited the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC. This is my fourth post from that visit. Such a beautiful place! The first image features the Grand Staircase. The weight of the exterior staircase wall creates a cantilever force which supports the weight of the large granite steps. I used a “glow” filter in Filter Forge to add a subtle glow effect to the highlights.
Grand Staircase Composition 1The next four images feature the Biltmore Conservatory. Part of the Biltmore’s Walled Garden, the Conservatory was designed by the Biltmore House architect Richard Morris Hunt. It was built to provide flowers, plants and shrubs for the house and surrounding gardens.
Biltmore Conservatory Exterior Abstract 2 Biltmore Conservatory Interior Composition 1 Biltmore Conservatory Interior Composition 2 Biltmore Conservatory Interior Composition 3I captured this young fella on the playground at the Biltmore Winery and Farm Village. Is he focused on balancing himself, or is he intrigued by his shadow?
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I was photographing some outdoor sculptures for a friend when this young fellow walked by and asked if I would take his picture. “Sure”, I said, “just play yourself.”
Street Portrait of Joseph
He introduced himself as Joseph, and mentioned he’d like to make it in the music biz. I wanted the image to be something he could use to promote himhelf. Perhaps a bit stylized for “street photography”, so I’ll refer to it as a “stylized street portrait.”
From my original Dixie Furniture Plant post back on March 12th, I had a few more dramatic abandoned landscapes I wanted to share. The black & white compositions followed my typical b&w workflow which includes process with Alien Skin’s Exposure 7 to emulate Agfa APX 100 b&w film. The color image was processed to emulate Kodachrome slide film.
Abandoned Dixie Furniture Plant Scene 5Abandoned Dixie Furniture Plant Scene 4Abandoned Dixie Furniture Plant Scene 3
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