5pm.

lastboltnut · 22nd August 2006

Nice pic, has the feeling of traffic jam at 5pm.

But I like it with more contrast if possible.

Originally Posted by Wisp

eikin · 22nd August 2006

i like the layers of space in the picture, there's some hint of a 'working male' motif which don't quite speak to me.

PointBlue · 22nd August 2006

I like how all the faces are somehow hidden. Give it the sense of economy and of this busy and mysterious world that we live in. Nice!

lastboltnut · 23rd August 2006

Ha! It's true, all faces hidden....no need to Mozziac....

Originally Posted by PointBlue

I like how all the faces are somehow hidden. Give it the sense of economy and of this busy and mysterious world that we live in. Nice!

Wisp · 23rd August 2006

Thanks alot for the discussion.

Now for some technical bits:

Well, this photograph is shot on film (Tri X) and processed carefully in Rodinal (Semi stand/ slow agitation) to give a good seperation on tones. This also results in edge effects (increased sharpness) along the edges.

As for printing, it was split grade between 0 and 5 with a cold light diffuser, and selenium toned to give more depth in the shadows.

Shot info bits:

Taken around the corner of a city street while I was in a bus. Using DOF, I extended the range of focus and over expose by 2 stops to get some decent exposure on the driver. Frankly I was quite surprised to get more than just traceable shadow details.

Anyway, lens is 50mm prime fixed on a rangefinder, stopped down to a certain extent to reduce flare effects.

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PointBlue Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pasir Ris Posts: 198	Re: 5pm. I like how all the faces are somehow hidden. Give it the sense of economy and of this busy and mysterious world that we live in. Nice!

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Wisp Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 628	Re: 5pm. Thanks alot for the discussion. Now for some technical bits: Well, this photograph is shot on film (Tri X) and processed carefully in Rodinal (Semi stand/ slow agitation) to give a good seperation on tones. This also results in edge effects (increased sharpness) along the edges. As for printing, it was split grade between 0 and 5 with a cold light diffuser, and selenium toned to give more depth in the shadows. Shot info bits: Taken around the corner of a city street while I was in a bus. Using DOF, I extended the range of focus and over expose by 2 stops to get some decent exposure on the driver. Frankly I was quite surprised to get more than just traceable shadow details. Anyway, lens is 50mm prime fixed on a rangefinder, stopped down to a certain extent to reduce flare effects.