Old Dumper

[gahspidy]

I had been sittin on this one for a whle. Found this old dumper upstate New York.
Decided to have a go at PP finally and thought this worked out for the better.
what do you think?
thanks

[gahspidy]

Here is a second edit. I'm not sure which i like best. I thought the tighter crop of the first version was perhaps lacking any landscape reference but looking at it again i think it works well.
what version do you think is best here? Version 2 also has a slightly different pp treatment.
This is version 2

[Greg McCary]

Version 2 for me. I like the additional space in front of the truck. Processing wise they are both great.

[gahspidy]

Version 2 for me. I like the additional space in front of the truck. Processing wise they are both great.

Thanks, Greg. Yep, comparing the two together I'm feeling the second edit much better. i agree about the space in front.
thanks as always.

[SmartWombat]

I prefer the softer, more pastel, colours in the wider shot.
As well as the composition change.

[OldClicker]

Great find! I like the extra room on the second because it gives the feeling that it can drive away through that space.

I have to pick the color on the first, though – could be a very faded red. I can’t think of any reason the color on the second would be on a truck.

Also, I really want this truck.

TF

[w.slayman]

I like them both, but the second is my favorite. Nice find and good work in the capture.

[BlueRob]

Yeap...No2 is better, the crop aids the composition and the color tones suit better with the given mood

[sarasmile]

I really like the first one the best. I think the colors are warmer. I like the composition of it because there is more detail to the truck and I have a soft spot for old trucks.

I was down in the dominican republic last year. It was like cuba! They have a ton of old vehicles there, I was in heaven!!

Either way, great shot!!
Cheers
Sara

[Shebang]

I would be happy with either, but a combination of the two would suit me best -- color of #1 and comp of #2. Nice find!

[hminx]

Like #1, I spend most of my working day up close and personal with machinery ( Not often this vintage though... ) so the closer crop and colour works better for me.

[gahspidy]

Hey all, thanks much for the feedback on this one. After coming back to look at it now with fresh eyes I do like a bit of what each version had to offer. The second edit looks a bit flat in color and tone. I do like the desaturated look, but i think the colors in this truck are really part of the beauty of it.
So, here is a final version that combines a slightly tighter crop and richer color and warmth, but still less than the first.
Thanks for the time to comment here.

[Shebang]

Yup -- that's it!

[BlueRob]

The color is spot on, but I must say that I feel for some reason that the crop to the right feels it a bit tight. Dont know if its an optical thing or what but I was more comfortable with the previous wider crop...my 2 cents :thumbsup:

[gahspidy]

Thanks, Paula.
Rob, i know what you mean. i do want to bring the truck out more to appreciate its old texture and detail and yet keep some space in front for breathing room. I thought this was the best of all the compromises.
thanks for the comments

[gahspidy]

For anyone interested, I found out that this is a Dodge Power Wagon. A Power Wagon enthusiast on Flickr told me so

[LeeIs]

I like all the version. The third one is the best in my opinion bring back so pop as it is a bit more saturated, also the slight wider angle gives let's it breath a bit and gives us a bit more of the surrounding. very nicely done!

[gahspidy]

I like all the version. The third one is the best in my opinion bring back so pop as it is a bit more saturated, also the slight wider angle gives let's it breath a bit and gives us a bit more of the surrounding. very nicely done!

Thanks Liban. Thats how I feel about this finally.