Topic: Footfall (Read 3294 times)

Jeremy Roussak · « **on:** July 12, 2009, 02:35:05 pm »

Or just silly?

[attachment=15340:footfall.jpg]

Jeremy

cmi · « **Reply #1 on:** July 12, 2009, 03:02:14 pm »

No, not silly, I like the idea. Its about urban anonymity. For me its like a sketch wich could be refined with further tries.

pegelli · « **Reply #2 on:** July 12, 2009, 03:25:29 pm »

Nice idea, and good first try where I like the lineplay with the pavement and shadows. Maybe a few too many distractions around the border, but worth exploring further and see what you end up with.

francois · « **Reply #3 on:** July 12, 2009, 03:31:53 pm »

I agree with the above comment. The idea is good but there's too much going on in this shot. It would have a stronger impact without the distractions.

Anyway, this is a good start!

RSL · « **Reply #4 on:** July 12, 2009, 04:38:09 pm »

Jeremy, I agree with the others. It's a good try. Paul Strand would like it. But there really are too many distractions in it. The light's great.

dalethorn · « **Reply #5 on:** July 12, 2009, 05:37:40 pm »

You could try cropping off the left side, since there's nothing distinct there - the action and interest is on the right.

button · « **Reply #6 on:** July 12, 2009, 11:45:11 pm »

Quote from: kikashi

Or just silly?

Not at all. I could see this working perfectly with just the one walker you have top right with the white shoes: the pavement (society, government, whatever authoritarian force you like) has laid out a strict path, veering to the bottom left, vs the individual whose shadow points bottom right (perpendicular to the pavement). Let's see a reshoot with just that. You've laid out a thought provoking concept.

John

Ed Blagden · « **Reply #7 on:** July 13, 2009, 02:42:10 am »

No, not silly at all. This could be a first class image if it were better composed, with less going on. I think just one set of legs and shadows would work better. Great light.

Ed

Jeremy Roussak · « **Reply #8 on:** July 13, 2009, 03:13:46 am »

Quote from: button

Not at all. I could see this working perfectly with just the one walker you have top right with the white shoes: the pavement (society, government, whatever authoritarian force you like) has laid out a strict path, veering to the bottom left, vs the individual whose shadow points bottom right (perpendicular to the pavement). Let's see a reshoot with just that. You've laid out a thought provoking concept.

John

Thanks, all. Alas, it's in Sydney and I'm in England so a reshoot will be tricky. Maybe next year! I'll try cropping it a bit more tightly, though.

Jeremy

Eric Myrvaagnes · « **Reply #9 on:** July 13, 2009, 11:49:40 am »

Jeremy,

Here's one cropping that I like. The image is a winner, with lots of potential. Do try other croppings, and look for other similar scenes (even in England.)

[attachment=15373:footfall2.jpg]

Eric

cmi · « **Reply #10 on:** July 13, 2009, 02:14:04 pm »

Quote from: kikashi

Thanks, all. Alas, it's in Sydney and I'm in England so a reshoot will be tricky. Maybe next year! I'll try cropping it a bit more tightly, though.

Jeremy

Im sure you could, with a bit searching, reshoot this pretty much anywhere

Jeremy Roussak · « **Reply #11 on:** July 13, 2009, 03:16:03 pm »

Quote from: EricM

Jeremy,

Here's one cropping that I like. The image is a winner, with lots of potential. Do try other croppings, and look for other similar scenes (even in England.)

[attachment=15373:footfall2.jpg]

Eric

I'm sure, as Christian observes, it could be re-shot almost anywhere (although sunshine is a rarity in Manchester!).

I see what you're aiming at, Eric, but your version looks a bit narrow to me. How about a compromise:

[attachment=15381:footfall_2.jpg]

Jeremy

Anthony R · « **Reply #12 on:** July 13, 2009, 03:29:02 pm »

Yeah, super idea.....

....that I've been doing as a personal project for a couple of years now. <groan>

cmi · « **Reply #13 on:** July 13, 2009, 04:23:28 pm »

Quote from: kikashi

I'm sure, as Christian observes, it could be re-shot almost anywhere (although sunshine is a rarity in Manchester!).

I see what you're aiming at, Eric, but your version looks a bit narrow to me. How about a compromise:
Jeremy

Jeremy,

Pegelli and Ed B mentioned it already, the main impact in this one comes IMHO from these very long shadows (and partly their pointing direction). Just wanted to re-emphasize, even if its obvious. (If someone feels different, please add your thought, thank you!)

Cheers,

Christian

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Eric Myrvaagnes · « **Reply #14 on:** July 13, 2009, 07:14:43 pm »

Quote from: kikashi

I'm sure, as Christian observes, it could be re-shot almost anywhere (although sunshine is a rarity in Manchester!).

I see what you're aiming at, Eric, but your version looks a bit narrow to me. How about a compromise:

[attachment=15381:footfall_2.jpg]

Jeremy

Looks good to me.

Eric

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