The theme this week is patterns or repetition. I had a few ideas for capturing this around the house and then I was sure I could get outside to find something interesting. At least the weather cooperated with me this week. I was able to go exploring on more than one evening after work.
This first image is the result of my recent experimenting with flash in the house. You might have noticed a few images from my current Game Pieces Project floating through my stream. This one was captured the same way.
Dinner Tines
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/200s, 200mm, f/8, ISO 200
The next two images are from my exploring one evening at Bellamy Harbor Park at the bottom of Rome, NY. I might have mentioned this park before as it is another favorite location for me to play with the camera. It is interesting to me what I ‘see’ when I go with a specific purpose in mind. Here is what I found with patterns on the brain…
This is an image of the support columns for the bridge over the barge canal as you enter Rome. I really liked the multiple layers of patterns on this image. Not only are the columns repeated but the light/dark pattern is what initially caught my eye.
Columns
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/500s, 200mm, f/8, ISO 200
This is probably my favorite for this post. I have tried numerous times to capture these benches along the canal but have always felt like I fell short. I like the low perspective and shallow depth of focus. My only struggle was the final processing. I’m still torn as to if this is better as a monochrome image but my thoughts from when I captured it are of the warm light from the setting sun. I think I’ll include the monochrome and let everyone decide for themselves…
All in a Row
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/1000s, 200mm, f/5.6, ISO 200
All in a Row – B&W
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/1000s, 200mm, f/5.6, ISO 200
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Very nice series. I like the sense of motion in the forks adds depth to the repetition and pattern.
Thank you!
Good stuff. I love the depth and light in the empty benches shots, one that I never tire of.
Thanks Mike! After more comparison, I like the color version of the benches more the the B&W.
Nice shots. I prefer the benches in color – that golden evening light is my favorite.
Thanks Carol! That is how I remember being there and what caught my eye. 😉
These are great images for the theme Mike. The forks is such a good idea. It must not be easy to find repetitions, you really have to look around to find them. I’m not sure I would be good at that, but you are without a doubt ! The image of the benches is beautiful with great DOF, I think I prefer the color version but the monochrome is also very beautiful.
Thanks Jocelyne! Seeing the patterns isn’t easy at first but once you start seeing them they pop out everywhere. I agree, the more I look at the color version of the benches it is the one I prefer.