(Un)Natural Power

[Loupey]

Does this do anything for anybody?

[EOSThree]

The composition doesn't do a whole bunch for me, but I love the stormy Midwestern sky and would like to see more of that.

[Coastal Flyer]

Loupey,

I drive up and down the central valley of California a couple times a year. For miles there are high tension lines on gigantic structures. I have often wondered if that would make for a dynamic photo but never stop. The best part of this photo, at least for me, is the very dynamic sky. I love a good shot of clouds; they give so much personality to an image.

So, I like your shot for that.

CF

[Loupey]

Thanks, EOS3 and CF for taking the time to look and comment!

FWIW, my wife thinks its a boring image I keep coming to this location as I am trying to get a lightening strike during the day. As it is, I think there is not enough connection between the wires and the clouds.

Once the rains came, I had to pack it in and make a run for the truck

[Greg McCary]

I don't find it boring at all. I like the way the power lines move through the picture. If only there was lightning.
Greg

[J-Dogg Productions]

i really like this photo i like the look of the power line and structure and i love the sky it adds a mysterious look to it.

[Loupey]

Greg - thanks for the comments. I'll definitely let the wife know A few more unseasonably warm 60+ degree days before the snows come. The lightening shot will have to wait until next spring

J-Dogg - I really appreciate your views. Thanks!

[Ronnoco]

[QUOTE=Loupey] FWIW, my wife thinks its a boring image I keep coming to this location as I am trying to get a lightening strike during the day. As it is, I think there is not enough connection between the wires and the clouds.QUOTE]

Listen to your wife, Loupey. I listen to my daughter who has the advantage of being an artist with quite a good eye.

Ronnoco

[gahspidy]

I think it is a good subject and it works ok for me. I think though, having more of the pole in the shot, say a vertical comp, would be stronger. Also having the pole lit up a bit more by the natural light would help as well. Try doing a slight levels adj hre and see what happens.

[Loupey]

Listen to your wife, Loupey.

Ronnoco

That's odd... that's exactly what my mother-in-law says all the time!

I understand.

[Loupey]

I think it is a good subject and it works ok for me. I think though, having more of the pole in the shot, say a vertical comp, would be stronger. Also having the pole lit up a bit more by the natural light would help as well. Try doing a slight levels adj hre and see what happens.

Gary, I appreciate your insight and advice. I will work with the image some more.

Thanks!

[Mr Yuck]

How about holding your camera vertically, I'd like to see more of the lines, lightning would be cool, but the dark sky like this would work great when complemented with a wider shot of the lines.

[readingr]

Loupey,

Finally decided I like it.

However saying that I agree with Gary about the vertical crop.

Roger