Curvy Idea

[Eric&Susan]

Two pics of Lombard street in San Francisco taken on 7-15-05. It was mid afternoon and the sun was almost right at the top of the hill, made it really hard to get a decent shot. Thought since I went through the trouble of taking them and post processing them I would put them out here for critique.

I like how the sun reflected of the railing adding to the curves. As you can see the sun was harsh. This was the best i could do in post:

http://images.snapfish.com/3444%3A49923232%7Ffp58%3Dot%3E2338%3D6%3A%3B%3D377%3DXROQDF%3E23239653599%3B%3Bot1lsi

Since all the shots were way to bright and I couldn't really get them to "pop" I tried a Nix filter on this one. I like this one better but still wonder if either one is strong enough to compete in the challenge:dunno

http://images.snapfish.com/3444%3A49923232%7Ffp54%3Dot%3E2338%3D6%3A%3B%3D377%3DXROQDF%3E23239653659%3C5ot1lsi

Comments and suggestions would be great:thumb

Thanks for looking,

Eric

[snapapple]

Since all the shots were way to bright and I couldn't really get them to "pop" I tried a Nix filter on this one. I like this one better but still wonder if either one is strong enough to compete in the challenge:dunno

http://images.snapfish.com/3444%3A49923232%7Ffp54%3Dot%3E2338%3D6%3A%3B%3D377%3DXROQDF%3E23239653659%3C5ot1lsi

Comments and suggestions would be great:thumb

Thanks for looking,

Eric[/QUOTE]
Hi Eric,
I'm surprised Lombard Street hasn't been done sooner. It's a great place for curves. Too bad you got there at a bad time for the light.

I think I prefer #2. It has a surreal quality to it. It also focuses on the lower curve better. The hedge is all in the picture and the girl walking by is kind of cool. I like it. :thumb

[rahmonster]

I'd like to see it bigger, but i like it. The Nix Filter gives it a really "holly wood set" feel to me anyway. Perhaps a slightly lower angle would help....

Thats the coolest street I've ever seen!

[gluwater]

This was actually the first thing that popped into my head when I heard the theme was curves. Could you re-shoot on another day with better light? I do agree that the railing adds to the curve theme. I like the shot with the filter the best but my attention is drawn to the DO NOT ENTER sign and the girl in the red shirt and shoes.

[Angelo]

great idea Eric. Lombard St popped into my head too. Nice :thumb

[Eric&Susan]

This was actually the first thing that popped into my head when I heard the theme was curves. Could you re-shoot on another day with better light? I do agree that the railing adds to the curve theme. I like the shot with the filter the best but my attention is drawn to the DO NOT ENTER sign and the girl in the red shirt and shoes.
I wish I could re-shoot. But since it's about a 4-5 hour roundtrip from here I don't think I will.

Eric

[Eric&Susan]

great idea Eric. Lombard St popped into my head too. Nice :thumb
Thanks Angelo!!

I just wish my timing would have been better. I never even thought about the sun until we pulled up and saw how dang bright it was.

Eric

[Eric&Susan]

Since all the shots were way to bright and I couldn't really get them to "pop" I tried a Nix filter on this one. I like this one better but still wonder if either one is strong enough to compete in the challenge:dunno

http://images.snapfish.com/3444%3A49923232%7Ffp54%3Dot%3E2338%3D6%3A%3B%3D377%3DXROQDF%3E23239653659%3C5ot1lsi

Comments and suggestions would be great:thumb

Thanks for looking,

EricHi Eric,
I'm surprised Lombard Street hasn't been done sooner. It's a great place for curves. Too bad you got there at a bad time for the light.

I think I prefer #2. It has a surreal quality to it. It also focuses on the lower curve better. The hedge is all in the picture and the girl walking by is kind of cool. I like it. :thumb[/QUOTE]
Thanks Snappy!!

I too prefer the 2nd one, but I still don't think it's the best that I can produce. I wish it were closer so I could do it again:dunno

Eric

[Eric&Susan]

I'd like to see it bigger, but i like it. The Nix Filter gives it a really "holly wood set" feel to me anyway. Perhaps a slightly lower angle would help....

Thats the coolest street I've ever seen!

Thanks rahmonster!!

I wish I could show it larger but I don't have Smugmug and this is the biggest I can link it.

It really is a cool street. We drove down it and then parked the truck and got out to take pics like the rest of the 500 tourist that were there:rofl

Eric

[samya]

Just an idea on lombard street.... if you go climb onto coit tower top, you get a nice full curvy view of lombard st. That might be worth trying.

Went to SF with the same idea, but the bright stark light disheartened me so much I ended up driving back without taking a single shot!! :cry