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 _forj_
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< on 3/23/2011 12:51 AM >
|  | | | Never shot underground or in drains before and these are my first attempts. This is not a great camera, but that isnt the point.. Ill post them chronologically in terms of 1st to last taken.. cause they got better as I went i think. Would love to hear any feedback you might want to add. Thanks!
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next two are pretty similar but the light and exposure was different - last one may be the best of this batch - in my opinion
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spacemanspiff
 
Location: Boston, Massachoooooosets
Gender: Male
| | Re: Drain Test
<Reply # 1 on 3/23/2011 1:26 AM >
| | | | I dont know much about drain photography (nothing at all actually) but, in my opinion all of them except the last one are too bright and don't have that "dark and wet" drainy feeling that drains tend to have. The last one has some nice shadows and I like it. This is coming from someone who knows nothing at all about drain photography and is basing his comments simply on how he THINKS they should look, so don't take this too seriously.
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callmejazz
Location: High Point, NC
Gender: Male
| | Re: Drain Test
<Reply # 2 on 3/23/2011 1:36 AM >
| | | | I really like the first one and the last one. The others give me a feeling of new and military. I think if you try different angles and lighting effects you might find some really awesome shots. I also have not done many drain explores so take what I say lightly. Overall I do like the photos and good work.
"Bloody" Olympus E-600. S.P.E.C.T.R.E. |
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urbexkeith
 
Gender: Male
S & W B
| |  | Re: Drain Test
<Reply # 3 on 3/23/2011 6:21 PM >
| | | | I would suggest not shooting from the floor, buy a tripod and use that as support. that ought to improve them alot.
With the bashy bashy
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PositivePressure
Location: High and low where most don't go
Gender: Male
Set your Tesla coil to broil
| | Re: Drain Test
<Reply # 4 on 3/23/2011 7:16 PM >
| | | | Good starter shots.
I've always found that when underground especially, it's best to use light to highlight certain areas/features as opposed to trying to light the entire area. If every portion of the image is lit with the same volume of light, it no longer has the characteristic darkness and shadowy appearance that underground spaces have, and might as well have been shot above-ground.
So, try using less light. It might seem weird, but I've always found that the best results are had by using only one or two light sources confined to one area, just making sure they're well placed. You can usually light one or two key parts of the frame and a lot of times the spill from that single (or more) light source onto surrounding parts of the image is enough. It helps to create depth and you can use such techniques to "pull" the eye to certain points of the image.
Try getting your light sources off-axis in relation to your camera. Basically put - instead of lighting a scene from behind or right beside the camera, try getting your light "off-camera", either by using remotely triggered flash, or by physically walking to another area in the frame and light painting. This will not only add more interest to your images and do away with the flat "on-camera flash" look, but light coming from an increased angle in relation to the camera emphasizes texture which will make your photos much more appealing to the eye.
Lastly - composition! When underground, and when shooting drains specifically, you will often be confronted with rather boring, symmetrical spaces. It is in these situations where your care and attention to composition is most important. Invest in a tripod so that you can position the camera exactly how you want it (and maybe more importantly, avoid getting it waterlogged!)
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_forj_
| | Re: Drain Test
<Reply # 5 on 3/23/2011 7:27 PM >
| | | | thanks! thats good advice.. ill try to take those tips as far as lighting goes and implement them.. i need to diffuse the torch i think, which should help. obviously a tripod is essential - mine is missing the plate to screw the camera in so need to fix that.
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PositivePressure
Location: High and low where most don't go
Gender: Male
Set your Tesla coil to broil
| | Re: Drain Test
<Reply # 6 on 3/23/2011 7:40 PM >
| | | | If you need to diffuse a torch, try taping a small white grocery bag to the end. The light will fill the bag and act like a much nicer 360 degree light source.
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