Under Tressel

Strength. Mass. Bulk. Permanence. Silence. Longevity. Coolness. Shadows. Trespassing. Trash. Dampness. Spiders. Rumbling. Whispering. Mud...

A truly massive structure. Hard to tell at this size, but is that a spider web across the front spans here?. Excellent detail throughout......the only change I'd entertain is a slight crop from the left up to the edge of the left front upright. I think that helps keep our focus forward and not taking a peek toward the left open area there......just a thought.

What I like about it is that you shot it in color. To me, in black and white it would not have been as strong as it is with the hint of green and brown. One thing I'm always tempted to say to people who shoot a lot of architectural stuff and do work like this is, once you find great locations and pictures that stand up like this and others you do, is pre plan a shoot with the structure but bring in a person, a nude, something that can take the picture to another level. Art direct it. Plan it out. Just a suggestion.

'Hard to say how much I appreciate your sharing your thoughts. I'm ravenous, right now - to improve. This makes your input (which I find very high quality) invaluable. This tressel is about 130' tall, at the tallest part. To shoot it, expect to get wet, muddy & your clothes nicked or ripped by thorns. I tried to shoot the plank walkway underneath another tressel w/ MF, but hadn't learned any tricks for improvising a steady rest where a tripod wouldn't fit. Trail - Thank You! I was taken by the side lighting, but that doesn't mean I have to foreground the source. This is actually cropped down to eliminate distraction, but I must agree - more crop would focus the attention better & remove distraction. Your observation was mirrored by at least one other observer. Thank You again. Blansky - While it may not work everywhere, I think you're on to something with having other objects add spice, context, or variety to a straight shot. 'Night before last, spoke w/ the Mrs. about retaking a shot of the Weinhard (the beer maker) monument, a gigantic, opulent piece of polished granite. I'm sure there are other ways to approach, but I was thinking something similar to the homage depicted in 'Julie & Julia' where the young woman puts a pound of butter on the sign describing the kitchen. For Henry, a foregrounded large size bottle of his beer might lend a similar feel. (and respectfully consumed thereafter ). The straight shots well done are good. Often the added context is better. Thank you for your kindness in taking the time to share your thoughts. Each thought shared - spends time knocking around between my ears & my shots get better.

Amazingly strong image, but I'd respectfully disagree with the comments re: monochrome treatment. I think removing the color would make this strictly a study in light and line, reducing it to barest minimum. I think that would be worth another outing.

beautiful photograph you have posted !