Bikers in the Fog
Neighborhood in San Antonio, Texas23 total reviews
Comment from avmurray
I have always had a soft spot for photos with fog Cleo, and mostly because it is giving a place such a special atmosphere. I especially like how the first biker is disappearing into the fog, while the second is still standing out well. I also think this a photo looking very good in BW.
The trees on the right work as a nice and natural framing, and they are standing sharp and well defined against the sky. I also think the exposure is fine, and it is good distinctions between light and dark.
With your perspective it is also fine leading lines in this photo, and I think the way you cropped the photo is working well. Perhaps the left side has a bit too much negative space, but all together it is a fine balance in the composition. I think this is a great looking and well taken photo with an excellent DOF, and I wish you luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2018
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I have always had a soft spot for photos with fog Cleo, and mostly because it is giving a place such a special atmosphere. I especially like how the first biker is disappearing into the fog, while the second is still standing out well. I also think this a photo looking very good in BW.
The trees on the right work as a nice and natural framing, and they are standing sharp and well defined against the sky. I also think the exposure is fine, and it is good distinctions between light and dark.
With your perspective it is also fine leading lines in this photo, and I think the way you cropped the photo is working well. Perhaps the left side has a bit too much negative space, but all together it is a fine balance in the composition. I think this is a great looking and well taken photo with an excellent DOF, and I wish you luck with the contest.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2018
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Thank you very much for your throughtout review, your luck wishes and and all the stars!
I will look into the negative space issue. :o)
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You are more than welcome Cleo.
Comment from GaliaG
Excellent capture of the fog
good angle of shot, depth of field, composition and presentation
good use of BW to add to the mood
thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2018
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Excellent capture of the fog
good angle of shot, depth of field, composition and presentation
good use of BW to add to the mood
thanks for sharing
Comment Written 14-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2018
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Thank you very much for your encouraging review. :o)
Comment from Mr Jones
really atmospheric. great placement an unusual in both subject and a most foggy condition. the perspective is really nice to. the viewer comes to the first biker in white and then to a further darker, clad figure and then off back into the fog. it has been a very long while since iv'e come across fog, though london was made famous for having such. because of old industry we used to be known as the 'old smoke!' great to see you back and with a pretty stimulating image.
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2018
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really atmospheric. great placement an unusual in both subject and a most foggy condition. the perspective is really nice to. the viewer comes to the first biker in white and then to a further darker, clad figure and then off back into the fog. it has been a very long while since iv'e come across fog, though london was made famous for having such. because of old industry we used to be known as the 'old smoke!' great to see you back and with a pretty stimulating image.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2018
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Thank you very much for your encouraging review! :o)
I guess all the "old smoke" came over to Texas now. We have a awful lot of it lately.
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oh dear, is it from the industry or fire?
Comment from Life is but a dream.
Fog oftentimes gives another dimension to a photograph and this simple image shows this to be true.
You have a very prominent diagonal line with the diminishing perspective of trees that takes us down towards the two cyclists and that gives strength to the shot, it gives dynamism that quality of excitement and movement.
Cleo, I tried to look for clone out repeat patterns and could not find any, you did a fine job. I would recommend that you take out the white sliver of a signpost that is slicing that tree in half...easy to do, just work large.
It is not easy to photograph fog because it acts like a soft box and diffuses light. Oftentimes it confuses the meter on the camera (much like snow does). Another feature of fog is that there is less light overall, which means longer exposure times are needed. Exposure value
compensation helps to fix this by telling the camera to expose at a higher or lower setting than it thinks is right. For very bright settings (like the snow or beach), set an EV value as a positive number (+1/3, +1 etc). For dark scenes, like you have here Cleo, choose a negative EV number.
This image is biased very much to overall gray. I remember Donkeyoatey's words to me and they echo in my head as I study your photograph "it needs more exposure".
I hope that helps.
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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2018
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Fog oftentimes gives another dimension to a photograph and this simple image shows this to be true.
You have a very prominent diagonal line with the diminishing perspective of trees that takes us down towards the two cyclists and that gives strength to the shot, it gives dynamism that quality of excitement and movement.
Cleo, I tried to look for clone out repeat patterns and could not find any, you did a fine job. I would recommend that you take out the white sliver of a signpost that is slicing that tree in half...easy to do, just work large.
It is not easy to photograph fog because it acts like a soft box and diffuses light. Oftentimes it confuses the meter on the camera (much like snow does). Another feature of fog is that there is less light overall, which means longer exposure times are needed. Exposure value
compensation helps to fix this by telling the camera to expose at a higher or lower setting than it thinks is right. For very bright settings (like the snow or beach), set an EV value as a positive number (+1/3, +1 etc). For dark scenes, like you have here Cleo, choose a negative EV number.
This image is biased very much to overall gray. I remember Donkeyoatey's words to me and they echo in my head as I study your photograph "it needs more exposure".
I hope that helps.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2018
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Thank you very much for your throughout review and valuable advice. :o)
I have actually a version where the bus station post is cloned, but did not like it. Without the post there seems to much negave space on the right and the street looks too "nice". I know Mike was always asking for exposure, but his creations were different from what I want to show. I admid that I created the softness in purpose.
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Valid points Cleo, I'm not sure I agree with your assessment.
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That would be booring if we alloways would agree. Creativity gets born from disagreements.
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Wonderful capture of the atmospherics.! Lovely! Very apt for the contest!The light and shadows,and the composition have worked out well. Good
luck in the contest!
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Wonderful capture of the atmospherics.! Lovely! Very apt for the contest!The light and shadows,and the composition have worked out well. Good
luck in the contest!
Comment Written 13-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2018
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Thank you very much for your encouraging review and your kind wishes. :o)
Comment from Donna Ruiz
I love black and white fog pictures. They create such a unique feeling. Your composition is perfect. It effectively draws the viewer into the image. Nice tonal decisions as well. Thanks for sharing.
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I love black and white fog pictures. They create such a unique feeling. Your composition is perfect. It effectively draws the viewer into the image. Nice tonal decisions as well. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 13-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2018
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Thank you very much for your encouraging review. :o)
Comment from Pamela Ruggiero
I can see those little bikes and riders upon enlargement. They are tiny specks in this photograph. That is probably what you are trying to do and it does show off the clarity of the image you captured. Thank you for sharing and best of luck with this image
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I can see those little bikes and riders upon enlargement. They are tiny specks in this photograph. That is probably what you are trying to do and it does show off the clarity of the image you captured. Thank you for sharing and best of luck with this image
Comment Written 13-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2018
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Thank you very much for your encouraging review and kind wishes. :o)
Comment from nikman
Fog adds an element of mystery to every location in my experience! Like the triangulation of the trees in your photo which leads our eyes to those cyclists. Well done and good luck!
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Fog adds an element of mystery to every location in my experience! Like the triangulation of the trees in your photo which leads our eyes to those cyclists. Well done and good luck!
Comment Written 13-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2018
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Thank you! I appreciate your encouraging review and your kind wishes very much. :o)
Comment from Dick Lee Shia
I took some similar shots yesterday but they were riding motorbikes...
One of the hardest condition to capture is when it's misty or foggy...
An artistic rendition. Monochromatic colors. Excellent details & features. Impressive setting & textures. Thanks for sharing...
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I took some similar shots yesterday but they were riding motorbikes...
One of the hardest condition to capture is when it's misty or foggy...
An artistic rendition. Monochromatic colors. Excellent details & features. Impressive setting & textures. Thanks for sharing...
Comment Written 13-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2018
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Thank you very much for your encouraging review. :o)
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Missed your views...;-))
Comment from karen zima
The fog definitely adds interest and mystery to this black and white scene of the two bikers. The diminishing tree line leads your eye into the scene. Nice composition and lighting. Good luck in the contest.
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The fog definitely adds interest and mystery to this black and white scene of the two bikers. The diminishing tree line leads your eye into the scene. Nice composition and lighting. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 13-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2018
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Thank you! I appreciate your encouraging review and kind wishes very much. :o)