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Equipment & Techniques => Landscape & Nature Photography => Topic started by: Paulo Bizarro on February 07, 2013, 04:00:38 am

Title: Rusty pier, Aktau, Kazakhstan - into the Caspian
Post by: Paulo Bizarro on February 07, 2013, 04:00:38 am
This one was taken from the top of the pier, looking into the Caspian. I visit this location every 6 months or so, and the feel of the place does not change much: isolated and derelict. In the winter, there are no beach goers though...

I like this one because it takes me there again, looking into the sea.
Title: Re: Rusty pier, Aktau, Kazakhstan - into the Caspian
Post by: 32BT on February 07, 2013, 04:57:30 am
Nice viewpoint, interesting image. But my first thought almost immediately was B&W, perhaps because the colors don't mix well in the sense of being attractive (though they look very realistic), yet they are usefully separated...
Title: Re: Rusty pier, Aktau, Kazakhstan - into the Caspian
Post by: francois on February 07, 2013, 05:04:16 am
I like the "wire tunnel". It adds a something new tom a classical composition. Between the weather and the lack of human presence, it conveys a sense of abandon.
Title: Re: Rusty pier, Aktau, Kazakhstan - into the Caspian
Post by: Jeremy Roussak on February 07, 2013, 02:57:05 pm
I like it. I don't see much in the way of rust, though, and I agree with Oscar that b&w might well look better. I wonder too if a long exposure, to blur the sea, might not improve it (yes, it's a bit of a cliché, but it still might work).

Jeremy
Title: Re: Rusty pier, Aktau, Kazakhstan - into the Caspian
Post by: gerafotografija on February 11, 2013, 11:14:52 pm
Me too, monochrome all the way. Nice shot.
Title: Re: Rusty pier, Aktau, Kazakhstan - into the Caspian
Post by: wolfnowl on February 12, 2013, 02:02:23 am
Another vote for a desaturated image, and as was suggested, a longer exposure.  Great location, though.

Mike.
Title: Re: Rusty pier, Aktau, Kazakhstan - into the Caspian
Post by: MTGFender on February 12, 2013, 06:07:50 am
I like this picture! It's very unique. The vanishing point is great. Pramote