Fairground Attraction

fionaB · 26-11-2007, 22:25

honesty appreciated.

stupot · 26-11-2007, 22:32

I like this Fi, i think it works well. I wonder whether it would be better with the couple of stalls on the left to be in colour as well (It might work, might not but be interesting to see).

**Markulous** · 28-11-2007, 07:12

Doesn't do a lot for me - you've got the three main subjects all on top of each other and think the selective colouring gets a bit lost. Looking at the shot, I wonder how it would look taken from the right, so you have stalls -> merry go round -> wheel -> spire; a progression

nursepayne · 28-11-2007, 12:50

I'm not a fan of selective colour but I like the monochrome treatment, theres something really sinister about that dark church/cathedral? towering above the fair playground wheel.Well spotted, I can imagine this in a winterland nightmare.

Elle~~

nichpr · 30-11-2007, 00:10

My first impression here, Fi, was this looks like a very cold and blustery day to be walking around a fair. Upon further inspection, the church spire directly behind the wheel is sort of the same issue as a pole directly behind someone's head - so it looks like it is sticking out of their head.
Any one of the subjects in this shot could make a good picture on their own. In your mind, was the carousel your main subject? Did you feel you had to color it to make it more evident? Was it getting lost in the scene?

Rob Barron · 30-11-2007, 17:19

Paul, I know this should be Fi replying but I am doing so to save your life so thank me ok?

The 'spire' in the background is NOT a church and NOT a cathedral. It is called the Scott Monument in Princes St in Edinburgh and the Scots all think it is really famous and stuff so next time you write, just pretend you knew that ok? Trust me, it will be worth it for some peace and quiet

Now PLEASE, don't tell her I told you ok? <g>

Cheers,
Rob
I mean, Dave... or Steve.... or someone else who must have illegally edited my signature without any knowledge of mine whatsoever.... (am I sounding convincing?)

fionaB · 30-11-2007, 21:45

AHEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Summerleft · 30-11-2007, 22:51

I like it, now I challenge you to selective colour all that wheel too and dont go forgetting any spokes!

fionaB · 30-11-2007, 23:42

hahahahaha........ i did start the wheel....... but then realised the trees were infront of it...... so quickly changed my mind

thanx for the comments everyone.. this is one of those pics i think which u are going to love or hate.

Fi

stupot · 30-11-2007, 23:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by fionaB

this is one of those pics i think which u are going to love or hate.

Fi

A marmite shot as i like to call them

I like it

j sotelo · 01-12-2007, 01:30

You have really made a lot of progress in photography of all the new people like myself at this forum, I think you have made the most ... but i really have to say that this is not one of your best shots..

nichpr · 02-12-2007, 03:54

Oops, please excuse my innocent ignorance of Scottish history, heritage and architecture.

off to look up and learn about Scott Monument....

- Paul

26-11-2007, 22:25	#1 (permalink)
fionaB Loves the place Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 5,454	Fairground Attraction honesty appreciated.

26-11-2007, 22:32	#2 (permalink)
stupot Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset Posts: 1,319	Re: Fairground Attraction I like this Fi, i think it works well. I wonder whether it would be better with the couple of stalls on the left to be in colour as well (It might work, might not but be interesting to see).

28-11-2007, 07:12	#3 (permalink)
Markulous Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Peak District Posts: 9,691	Re: Fairground Attraction Doesn't do a lot for me - you've got the three main subjects all on top of each other and think the selective colouring gets a bit lost. Looking at the shot, I wonder how it would look taken from the right, so you have stalls -> merry go round -> wheel -> spire; a progression

28-11-2007, 12:50	#4 (permalink)
nursepayne New here Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 39	Re: Fairground Attraction I'm not a fan of selective colour but I like the monochrome treatment, theres something really sinister about that dark church/cathedral? towering above the fair playground wheel.Well spotted, I can imagine this in a winterland nightmare. Elle~~

30-11-2007, 00:10	#5 (permalink)
nichpr Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 849	Re: Fairground Attraction My first impression here, Fi, was this looks like a very cold and blustery day to be walking around a fair. Upon further inspection, the church spire directly behind the wheel is sort of the same issue as a pole directly behind someone's head - so it looks like it is sticking out of their head. Any one of the subjects in this shot could make a good picture on their own. In your mind, was the carousel your main subject? Did you feel you had to color it to make it more evident? Was it getting lost in the scene? __________________ - Paul

30-11-2007, 17:19	#6 (permalink)
Rob Barron Loves the place Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Poole, Dorset Posts: 5,204	Re: Fairground Attraction Paul, I know this should be Fi replying but I am doing so to save your life so thank me ok? The 'spire' in the background is NOT a church and NOT a cathedral. It is called the Scott Monument in Princes St in Edinburgh and the Scots all think it is really famous and stuff so next time you write, just pretend you knew that ok? Trust me, it will be worth it for some peace and quiet Now PLEASE, don't tell her I told you ok? <g> Cheers, Rob I mean, Dave... or Steve.... or someone else who must have illegally edited my signature without any knowledge of mine whatsoever.... (am I sounding convincing?) __________________ Rob Barron robbarron@aol.com If you look down on other people, don't expect them to look up to you!

30-11-2007, 21:45	#7 (permalink)
fionaB Loves the place Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 5,454	Re: Fairground Attraction AHEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

30-11-2007, 22:51	#8 (permalink)
Summerleft Feet under the table Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Derbyshire, UK Posts: 1,580	Re: Fairground Attraction I like it, now I challenge you to selective colour all that wheel too and dont go forgetting any spokes!

30-11-2007, 23:42	#9 (permalink)
fionaB Loves the place Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 5,454	Re: Fairground Attraction hahahahaha........ i did start the wheel....... but then realised the trees were infront of it...... so quickly changed my mind thanx for the comments everyone.. this is one of those pics i think which u are going to love or hate. Fi

01-12-2007, 01:30	#11 (permalink)
j sotelo Feet under the table Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego, Ca. Where the Surf meets the Turf Posts: 1,719	Re: Fairground Attraction You have really made a lot of progress in photography of all the new people like myself at this forum, I think you have made the most ... but i really have to say that this is not one of your best shots..

02-12-2007, 03:54	#12 (permalink)
nichpr Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 849	Re: Fairground Attraction Oops, please excuse my innocent ignorance of Scottish history, heritage and architecture. off to look up and learn about Scott Monument.... - Paul

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