9/11 WTC steel beam.

[KLNYC]

Hi folks,

I was at Liberty State Park, NJ over the weekend and I came upon this big chunk of steel beam. This steel beam was twisted like a pretzel I didnt take much shots at it. It was very emontional just be near it.

[Canadian Mum]

I like the angle of approach.
Very dramatic.
I can only imagine the emotion felt when viewing such an item

[XpLoiT]

love the angle and the colors i think its awesome, the change i would maybe make would be change the apeture to maybe 8 or 11 ?? maybeeeeeeeee id have to see both shots side by side to see if i like the crispness of each one or the blured. good shot

[xxpinballxx]

This would be great if the sky wasnt so blown but thats a hard thing to over come when shooting what appears to be a nice bright day and the subject is already dark to begin with.
I have to say DOF is throwing me off....open it up a bit more and get the beam up to the flags in focus and let the rest blur behind it.....
I've yet to get to the memorials around NY but would love to see them....Im sure its a site to see.

[jdepould]

Curvature leads the eye straight to the flag, very nicely done.

[mdwsta4]

2nd this comment. go back when the sky is more interesting. the blown out sky ruins the shot.

Originally Posted by xxpinballxx

This would be great if the sky wasnt so blown but thats a hard thing to over come when shooting what appears to be a nice bright day and the subject is already dark to begin with.
I have to say DOF is throwing me off....open it up a bit more and get the beam up to the flags in focus and let the rest blur behind it.....
I've yet to get to the memorials around NY but would love to see them....Im sure its a site to see.

[kimspics]

I love this shot. I also like the curvature and how it resembles a path leading to the American Flags. This brings back some aweful memories but also reminds us that this is America and WHAT AN AWESOME COUNTRY WE LIVE IN. Frame it and hold on to it as a keepsake, your children one day will appreciate it.

[KLNYC]

About the blown' sky...Its kinda hard to do, Im suck at it.
If try rendern the sky, I know the steel beam probably going be black out.
So, I rather get blowin out of the sky then the dark patch on the steel beam(my intention to shoot the beam in th 1st place)..
Thanks for all the comments guys...much appreciated.

ken

[mdwsta4]

you can go back on a day when the sky isn't overcast, go in during dusk and do a longer exposure, bring a circular polarizer/ND grad filter to help the sky, or do some light painting when it's dark.
not hard to do. taking the best photograph often involves finding that 'moment' to shoot. it can't always be done right then and there. be patient.

Originally Posted by KLNYC

About the blown' sky...Its kinda hard to do, Im suck at it.
If try rendern the sky, I know the steel beam probably going be black out.
So, I rather get blowin out of the sky then the dark patch on the steel beam(my intention to shoot the beam in th 1st place)..
Thanks for all the comments guys...much appreciated.

ken

[KLNYC]

Thanks Matt...
Let me fiddle around with PS CS3.