What’s Your Preference?

AlphaBjerke · #1 (**permalink**) 06-10-2009, 04:59 AM

I was taking pictures today in Disneyland and I think I have one that nobody in the world has ever taken. I'm weird that way.

Thanks for humoring me and my strange sense of photography subjects!

pjflan7 · #2 (**permalink**) 06-10-2009, 05:13 AM

Thought it might be a wrapper on the ground or something or maybe the gum on the bottom of Mickey's shoe but you see what photographers see.....a classic example of light(2 sources) or lack thereof! and patterns and shapes (several). I think it is a bit abstract and would be cool to have it in a gellery labeled "Disneyland". Could see a lot of head scratching with that one!

AlphaBjerke · #3 (**permalink**) 06-10-2009, 05:59 AM

Pjflan7:

Yes, it is amazing what you can learn/see in regards to lighting if you are paying attention. I was on the ground off to the side of Tower of Terror with my terrified daughter who decided not to go at the last minute. If I hadn't been sitting on the ground and looking at the ceiling, I never would have seen this. Thanks for looking and finding something positive to say about my "photographer's eye."

mstark70 · #4 (**permalink**) 06-10-2009, 07:17 AM

I like this. It does look like some very interesting abstract art. I love the lighting as well. The patterns and lines are interesting also. I think it is very nice and you are right not what one would expect from Disneyland. I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip! Sounds like fun, I look forward to seeing what other interesting out of the box things you may find to share with us.

tycooder · #5 (**permalink**) 06-10-2009, 10:31 AM

I like it a lot the two different lights are very appealing

kirbinster · #6 (**permalink**) 06-10-2009, 03:09 PM

And I expected to see Walt's body on Ice!

Sheriliz · #7 (**permalink**) 06-10-2009, 05:24 PM

What a find. Being a good Dad brings an additional reward. Like the shot.

mad editor · #8 (**permalink**) 06-10-2009, 06:01 PM

I love the way you used the two light sources. The best photo advice I have ever been given is to look at what everyone else is shooting, then shoot from another perspective, or just plain turn around and shoot something else!

AlphaBjerke · #9 (**permalink**) 06-11-2009, 12:56 AM

Thanks, folks. I like what you said, Mad Editor. I have been doing that, but didn't know it was a saying. I think it all started when I was looking through flickr photos of Auschwitz and was amazed at how many times I saw the exact same picture. I kind of decided right then that I would try not to take the shot everyone else is taking. At least most of the time.