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dchew

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Silo City
« on: February 26, 2015, 05:56:51 am »

I posted this in the "About..." Section, but Stamper suggested I start a new thread. I debated "Critiques" or here. Chose here in the hopes that others who may have been there will join in with your own photos (you too Kevin and Michael!). Also maybe a discussion will ensue about Silo City in general.

It is a great experience, one I highly recommend. There are nuggets of surprises around every turn, and rooms that unfold into other rooms that make you feel like you just landed in a strange place that had been suddenly evacuated 50 years ago by some apocalypse. Here are a few from my stash...

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Re: Silo City
« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2015, 08:22:12 am »

I like what you have done here. Number 1 could possibly do with a little boost in exposure and the others a little more contrast? I like the composition in number 1 and the elements are nicely placed.

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Re: Silo City
« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2015, 08:54:06 am »

Thanks Stamper. I guess I still have underexposed Velvia running through my veins.
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The place is so dark in many areas you begin to think it is normal. In regards to contrast, I tried many versions of the 4th image, some with more, some with less. What I like about this image is the different materials: Glass, metal, concrete, and then the water. One thing I might do is darken the sky. I had a blast borrowing the Monochrom (thanks to CI), but in this case it might have been better to start with a color image so I could more easily play with the luminance of specific colors.

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Re: Silo City
« Reply #3 on: February 26, 2015, 09:29:11 am »

Really enjoyed viewing these images Dave. You certainly have an eye for seeing "layers." Wonderful images of areas from dark to light, and from, as you said, glass, to steel to water and sky. Excellent work!

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Re: Silo City
« Reply #4 on: February 26, 2015, 10:09:36 am »

As everyone can see this is an awesome venue to shoot.  Urban decay isn't my usual thing but I was fortunate to be able to shoot there last October with Mark and an exceptional group of photographers.  The camaraderie and different perspectives brought by the group were awesome.  I plan to go back soon as I live less than 100 miles from Silo City.  Unfortunately, I have a schedule conflict for May dates. If you go you won't regret it a minute.
Some of my stuff up here if interested

http://samwardphoto.com/silocity

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Re: Silo City
« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2015, 11:19:21 am »

It does look like a very interesting place to wander around with a camera. Of this batch, I am fondest of the last image, especially the patterns and color harmonies.
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Re: Silo City
« Reply #6 on: February 26, 2015, 11:59:56 am »

As everyone can see this is an awesome venue to shoot.  Urban decay isn't my usual thing but I was fortunate to be able to shoot there last October with Mark and an exceptional group of photographers.  The camaraderie and different perspectives brought by the group were awesome.  I plan to go back soon as I live less than 100 miles from Silo City.  Unfortunately, I have a schedule conflict for May dates. If you go you won't regret it a minute.
Some of my stuff up here if interested

http://samwardphoto.com/silocity

Sam

Great shots Sam :)

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Re: Silo City
« Reply #7 on: February 26, 2015, 12:01:12 pm »

I posted this in the "About..." Section, but Stamper suggested I start a new thread. I debated "Critiques" or here. Chose here in the hopes that others who may have been there will join in with your own photos (you too Kevin and Michael!). Also maybe a discussion will ensue about Silo City in general.


Nice shots from an interesting location.

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Re: Silo City
« Reply #8 on: February 26, 2015, 01:01:47 pm »

Great stuff Sam. I have a shot of those very same disconnects in your #13. I like 15 very much. Can't figure out where that was...

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Re: Silo City
« Reply #9 on: February 26, 2015, 04:20:18 pm »

Thanks Dave and Hans.  Dave as I recall(granted your first time there can be disorienting) #15 was shot in upper level of Perot Building I believe in the room same level but just before you would walk back to area where disconnects(#13) and wood blade milling rollers were located.
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Re: Silo City
« Reply #10 on: March 09, 2015, 05:31:33 am »

I also have some SiloLove. Silo City looks like a great place where can be forever to take photos. Great work Kevin and Sam!
If you are interesting in some other silo photos with a lot of more dust please take a look on mine site
Most photos were shot with Provia 4 x 5" and a very long exposere time.
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Re: Silo City
« Reply #11 on: March 09, 2015, 02:03:58 pm »

I can't believe the lack of vandalism / graffitti in this place.  Is anyone allowed access to it?  Just about all of the large disused industrial and 'care' (hospitals, etc.) facilities have been ravaged by deliberate destruction.  My experience is from my time in the UK and Europe.

I think it's worth a strip to Buffalo.
 

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Re: Silo City
« Reply #12 on: March 15, 2015, 10:32:18 pm »

Huib
Thanks and really think your captures of piercing light are fantastic.
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Re: Silo City
« Reply #13 on: March 23, 2015, 01:51:33 pm »

nice shots... very nice looking silo also!
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