Robert Watcher
Well-known member
When I arrived at this old fortress, there wasn't a soul around. That was great for leaving me with the freedom to take my time and capture lots of details shots. I eventually came across this round corner section containing windows in the outer wall that were used for defence to fire on an approaching enemy.
The small room was interesting to look at - - - but it appeared more interesting looking in from the hallway than it actually was when inside. I fired off a few shots of the round window openings, but not much else.
I left for a few minutes and came back to see a man standing in the room. I waited patiently with camera ready, to see if anything would develop. Meantime I noticed this wonderful highlight coming in from the doorway and hitting the wall. I anticipated the man moving into that area as he peeked into each window.
Finally he got to the right spot and I fired and got my perfectly balanced shot.
After playing with various tonalities with the Black and White image - from high structure and contrasty to crisp highlights and deep shadows - - - my choice was to tone with a muted appearance that I have seen in some gallery photographs that have appealed to me.
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A couple of the photos that I took when I first encountered the room. It was fascinating because of it's historical meaning, but not so interesting for its photographic potential. As can be seen the second shot, the simple lighting created shadows that I had to watch to keep out of frame.
The small room was interesting to look at - - - but it appeared more interesting looking in from the hallway than it actually was when inside. I fired off a few shots of the round window openings, but not much else.
I left for a few minutes and came back to see a man standing in the room. I waited patiently with camera ready, to see if anything would develop. Meantime I noticed this wonderful highlight coming in from the doorway and hitting the wall. I anticipated the man moving into that area as he peeked into each window.
Finally he got to the right spot and I fired and got my perfectly balanced shot.
After playing with various tonalities with the Black and White image - from high structure and contrasty to crisp highlights and deep shadows - - - my choice was to tone with a muted appearance that I have seen in some gallery photographs that have appealed to me.
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A couple of the photos that I took when I first encountered the room. It was fascinating because of it's historical meaning, but not so interesting for its photographic potential. As can be seen the second shot, the simple lighting created shadows that I had to watch to keep out of frame.