a tree? no, a tower line Photo

Photographer’s Note

Here I played with the exposure.

Can you imagine where I was?
I was in the Oyuela. A few steps before this another place.

Also I should confess that I am not sure about this picture. Why? Because is a very simple picture. I think that I should not post this photo (but also is true that in some way I like this photo... perhaps much more the moment than the photo... and that's the reason why I've posted the photo).

Above this mountain is also possible see this, and anothers, tower line. I shot against the Sun in the sunset. I focused to the tower line I after I've played with the levels.

As I am not very conveiced about this shot also I am going to post two WS as a little gift.
They are two very different shot taken just behind the Oyuela. And of course was taken in another moment and another day (the light, you'll see, is very different).
The reason of the WS are that I want share with you some more photos from my summer in Quintanilla del Coco and only there will be nine post more (still I have doubts about the next post... but I think that I will post).

I hope you like it.

WS I
WS II

jaja1970, balatrek, Angelillo, sergio1, john_c has marked this note useful

Critiques | Translate

xavshot (63373) 2006-11-26 13:15

Bonsoir Carlos
je trouve le cadrage excellent et le ciel très beau. Belles couleurs et belle réalisation.
amicalement
Xavier

pippo (588) 2006-11-26 13:15

hola carlos,
buen trabajo, bonita foto, colores lindos y buena composicion.
gracias por compartirla.
ciao
pippo

jaja1970 (1286) 2006-11-26 13:18

Hi Carlos,

Beautiful picture of sunset in a brand new composition.
Wonderful job. I love colors at sunset.
Congratulations,

Javad.

ben4321 (9809) 2006-11-26 13:29

I'm glad you decided to post this Carlos, sometimes the simple photos are the best.
Just a shot of an electricity pylon, bit it's silhouetted beautifully against that wonderful evening sky, and I like how you framed it; off-centre with just enough land included at the bottom.
Good one.
Cheers,
Ben

cessy (13647) 2006-11-26 14:04

hallo Carlos
simple yet awesome
dramatic sky against the bright sunset, nicely captured, Carlos
the angle and composition of the tower line, make it looks so powerful

barrufeto_77 (25957) 2006-11-26 14:32

Hola tu.

Los colores son, desde luego, una pasada tio!

La foto....ni fu ni fa mucho la verdad ahora los colores te cagas.

Aleeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.
PD: te tengo una sorpresilla preparada en la foto de mañana...

blue-velvet30 (6524) 2006-11-26 14:43

Hi Carlos,
great colors, POV and wonderful clouds! Well done ;-)
regards
Dorota

veve (4149) 2006-11-26 14:56

Hi Carlos,
Wonderful sunset!
I like these strong colors and,
of course,the angle!
Excellent work!
Best wishes,
Veronica

bantonbuju (48858) 2006-11-26 16:41

hola carlos,
splendid! the idea, simple one yet very effective,
man, you "harnessed" the sunsets in a perfect way but it is not JUST sunsets that you present, thre is always an idea behind,
tc, j.

Angelillo (9067) 2006-11-26 17:11

Hola Carlos:

¡Como no te hagan un monumento en Quintanilla y en la región, va a haber que decirles algo! Un hermoso atardecer, la torre de electricidad le añade interés por el contraluz, y el cielo dramático y lleno de color, de colores muy vivos, contrastados y como enfrentados entre sí, por eso lo de dramático. Un saludo,

Angel.

adamasao1 (466) 2006-11-26 21:29

Hi
The sky is wonderfully imposing, and the composition is impressive.
cheers

jrj (34779) 2006-11-27 4:34

Interesting work carlos. The placement of the mast a little askew is what doeas it combined with the light, strong colours and contrast. A very good result - top work

feather (50588) 2006-11-27 5:33

It's often the photos we worry about posting that are the most successful. Here you have made a feature out of something we usually try to avoid and it works!! Beautiful skies like this need some foreground silhouettes and this is perfect. Worry no more.
Kath

dkeus31 (26527) 2006-11-27 7:22

Hello Carlos,
Very nice idea to include the pose as silhouette.
Great colors.
Didier

balatrek (7419) 2006-11-27 7:43

Hola Carlos,

Esta es de las mías ;-) me gusta el contraluz sobre este fantástico fondo, ¿quien dice que con algo tan molesto como las torres de alta tensión no se puede crear algo hermoso? este es un claro ejemplo de que si se puede, el cielo es espectacular, de cuento de hadas, y la composición en formato vertical es la más adecuada, buen trabajo y gran momento.

Saludos
José

keribar (42760) 2006-11-27 15:11

This is the art of making something ordinary
look extraordinary.
Leaving tomorrow morning for Brussels - Keep well - Izzet

sergio1 (12150) 2006-11-28 5:34

Hola Carlos

La verdad es no entiendo como se te ha colado la torre electrica, jejejejeje. No es serie nunca un detalle tan vulgar como una simple torre electrica ha dado tanto de que hablar. Y que decirt del cielo y el sol tan bajito, es una gran foto. Creo que para hacer cosas así yo debe aprender algo más jejejeje.
Saludos
PD: Muchas gracias por todo

john_c (24635) 2006-11-28 13:32

Hi Carlos,
A powerful shot, especially given the extraordinary lighting. The tower appears as some alien presence, akin to an ancient dinosaur, ruling the earth - and indeed given how dependent civilization is upon power and how fragile we are when electricity is turned off, perhaps this tower symbolizes control and absolute power. The low angle perspective, with the sliver of foreground and magnificent sky, is effective and delivers high impact. Yes, its a keeper, Carlos.
John

hubert (1566) 2006-12-01 13:49

Buona Sera Carlos,
La sencillez no es un límite.
El resultado está sin duda interesante y logra hacer fascinadora un insólito árbol...
No titubees a también apostar los dos WS. Las imágenes en TE son tan muchas que a menudo pasan inobservadas.
Aún más si tú las "escondes" tras un Ws.
Me disculpo por mi español...
Complimenti
Marco

smash2707 (2516) 2006-12-02 10:21

Hola Coco. Linda silueta sobre un fondo de colores espectaculares. El atardecer está bonito, pero lo que más me impresiona son las nubes oscuras de la aprte superior. Saludos, Yvonne

vapours (7957) 2006-12-19 19:19

I like the two atmospheres you have caught here Carlos. Firstly the serenity and pleasant feeling which a sunset gives, to the stormy and atmospheric clouds right above us, with the light in the sky almost directly above the power pole. A great shot.

svo555 (1028) 2006-12-31 13:07

Hola Carlos,
Bon joc de llums, potser un xic massa fosca però lograda.
Salutacions i bon 2007!
Sergi

Photo Information

Copyright: carlos serrano (coco) (28328)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-09-06
Categories: Decisive Moment
Camera: Nikon D50, AF-S DX 18 - 55 mm F3.5 - F5.6G ED, 52 mm HOYA Circular Polarizer
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/160 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: view
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Travelogue: coco in Cocolandia
Theme(s): Orange [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-11-26 13:10
Favorites: 2 [view]