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4labs
May-31-2005, 05:17 PM
On my way to take Tom's KPOTD I passed this window and being a big NY sports fan I thought it was neat.

http://4labs.smugmug.com/photos/23616271-M-0.jpg
DeanMcM
May-31-2005, 05:36 PM
On my way to take Tom's KPOTD I passed this window and being a big NY sports fan I thought it was neat.
Hey I like it. Is that Andy running to B&H? :rofl
DavidTO
May-31-2005, 07:06 PM
Hey I like it. Is that Andy running to B&H? :rofl


No, he's on his way to the all-you-can-eat BBQ joint.
4labs
Jun-01-2005, 01:57 AM
No, he's on his way to the all-you-can-eat BBQ joint.Well it is very close to Virgil's I am sure he has been there...
USAIR
Jun-01-2005, 02:37 AM
Very nice
Love the shot :thumb

Thanks
Fred
4labs
Jun-01-2005, 04:11 AM
Thnxs Fred and Dean. I apreciate you taking the time to look and comment.
Angelo
Jun-01-2005, 04:56 AM
excellent shot Labster. I love it! :thumb
Angelo
Jun-01-2005, 04:57 AM
No, he's on his way to the all-you-can-eat BBQ joint.:rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl
4labs
Jun-01-2005, 04:58 AM
Thnxs so much Angelo..

Here is one more from my stroll. Very NYC as well. People moving quickly in all directions.

http://4labs.smugmug.com/photos/23666826-M.jpg
DavidTO
Jun-01-2005, 05:41 AM
Oooh. I like that second one quite a bit.
4labs
Jun-01-2005, 06:15 AM
Thnxs David I apreciate it!
Nikolai
Jun-01-2005, 06:17 AM
Oooh. I like that second one quite a bit.
Eric, did you think/try of adding a color element to this shot? Just curious..
Cheers!:1drink
Angelo
Jun-01-2005, 06:17 AM
Thnxs so much Angelo..

Here is one more from my stroll. Very NYC as well. People moving quickly in all directions.
Very cool. :clap
tlittleton
Jun-01-2005, 06:25 AM
I really like that second shot, especially with the reflections of the other buildings in the windows.

Great shot!
4labs
Jun-01-2005, 06:30 AM
Eric, did you think/try of adding a color element to this shot? Just curious..
Cheers!:1drink Yes Nik I used a sepia filter in Ps but turned down to maybe 5 percent so it added a slight tint to it.
The first one was a straight BW conversion.

If you meant did I think of leaving some of the color in the shot?, It didn't occurr to me , It was kind of cloudy so the reflection didn't really stand out and nothing else really warrented it. I will go back now that you gave me teh idea tho... Thnxs
wxwax
Jun-03-2005, 08:56 AM
I really like the idea the execution of the first shot, Eric. The blurry person rushing by sets it off, and the B&W makes somehow adds a newsy quality. I do wish the items in the display were more prominent. I reckon that would help give the story more strength. It would an even better story if it were a kid walking by, or staring in the window. (I know, I know, that's not what was there.) I think the B&W is well done.

The second shot's really about the reflection, right? It's a great reflection and the duotone really works in the shot. You nailed the exposure. But I find myself first looking at the sidewalk and the police car, and then the people, before I notice the reflection. So I would wonder if there was a way to compose the shot where the reflection was a more dominant element. You think I'm off base?

I love city shots, I hope you go back down and shoot some more.
Rufio220
Jun-03-2005, 09:02 AM
Those are both nice.
4labs
Jun-03-2005, 10:26 AM
I really like the idea the execution of the first shot, Eric. The blurry person rushing by sets it off, and the B&W makes somehow adds a newsy quality. I do wish the items in the display were more prominent. I reckon that would help give the story more strength. It would an even better story if it were a kid walking by, or staring in the window. (I know, I know, that's not what was there.) I think the B&W is well done.

The second shot's really about the reflection, right? It's a great reflection and the duotone really works in the shot. You nailed the exposure. But I find myself first looking at the sidewalk and the police car, and then the people, before I notice the reflection. So I would wonder if there was a way to compose the shot where the reflection was a more dominant element. You think I'm off base?

I love city shots, I hope you go back down and shoot some more.

Thnxs for the input Sid. I have a bunch more without any people in the second shot. For some reason and I still think that the fact that all 3 people were going in a different direction made it more interesting. I was hoping the sky would turn blue so the reflection would really be prominant, but it stayed cloudy for the time I was there.
4labs
Jun-03-2005, 10:27 AM
Those are both nice.Thhnxs Rufio I apreciate it.
BigAl
Jun-03-2005, 09:43 PM
Labs, I like the second shot a whole lot, and I agree with some of the others with a bit of color - maybe the cop car?

regards
alan
ian408
Jun-03-2005, 09:53 PM
I like the first one. The motion blur of the passer by really adds to the
feel of "sports" represented in the window. Perhaps a higher contrast?

Ian
gpgold
Jun-03-2005, 11:17 PM
On my way to take Tom's KPOTD I passed this window and being a big NY sports fan I thought it was neat.


I like both shots. But I am curious - I have never done these motion shots what speed do you shoot at?

regards,

Gary
4labs
Jun-04-2005, 02:39 AM
Al, thnxs i will play arouind with it..

Ian, I will try adding some contrast Thnxs for taking a look.

Gary I don't there there is a magic formula. It depends on the lens. I try to find speed at which I can still handhold and not get total lens blur.. In this case I was using a 17-35mm lens and the shutter speed was 1/25. Depends on how much coffee I have had.. Thnxs for commenting...
Dee
Jun-04-2005, 08:15 AM
Thnxs so much Angelo..

Here is one more from my stroll. Very NYC as well. People moving quickly in all directions.

http://4labs.smugmug.com/photos/23666826-Th.jpg

That's a neat reflection you caught there too!
:):
4labs
Jun-05-2005, 03:51 AM
That's a neat reflection you caught there too!
:):Thnxs for stopping by Dee