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27-Jun-2006 23:06
Yup, this is a very tough subject to shoot. You've certainly had more success with the ladder than I have had from ground level. We'll have to keep it, I know there's a really dynamite shot just waiting. Ummm, Victor, I think I'll ignore your brother's advice too. -Michael
You could do what my brother suggested for my cemetery subject: put your camera on self timer and hurl it into the air. You may have to do several takes before you get the angle just right. Note: I don't always follow my brother's advice. -- Victor
Victor: yes, this is an Andy Goldsworthy piece in front of the Stanford Art Museum. I was devastated one day when I read about the dedication ceremony the day before. Goldsworthy had been on campus for months building something, and I only found out about it when he was done!
Nico: I had my tripod on top of a 6' ladder! Michael and I have talked about how to shoot this, and it's just hard to do. It's surrounded by trees (and a museum) so it doesn't get much horizontal light in the morning or the evening. The contrast is very low.
I played around in Photopshop with the contrast last night, but I ran out of time. I decided I'd rather put it out there and get feedback rather than "ditch it" as it were.
Barry, I see the potential for a wonderful, curving leading line. I have this "urge" to wish climb up a ladder or a tree (or something!) to try and get the shot in from a higher angle... and then to push up the contrast so that the "serpent" can become the instant focal point. Nicely spotted! ~jnconradie
