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Pair of jailbar Fords.

This pair of ford trucks have been retired from the workforce, and parked up. No longer in a serviceable state to be used....
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This pair of ford trucks have been retired from the workforce, and parked up. No longer in a serviceable state to be used.
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Canon EOS 60D

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Aperture f/16.0 ISO 640 Shutter 1/60

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Sep, 2014

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Awards

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I would love to do this photo as a X-Stitch!! The colours are amazing!!

Love this!

Oxidation make trucks pretty. Superb shot!

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Behind The Lens

Location

While travelling around Queensland, Australia. Finding areas that are off the beaten track, the town of Ravenswood was such a spot. Camped at the local showground. Just up the road is the local hotel, known locally as the pub. In the grounds is a collection of equipment, vehicles, items of interest.

Time

Mid morning, the sun shining. After looking around inside, taking several shots of the attractions in view. Stepped outside, saw the Ford's, known as "jailbars" because of the grill design. I walked around both vehicles, looking for the best angle. Wanting to show the best of what was available. With all four headlights being complete, seemed a good angle. Using the front of both vehicles, lining up the headlights, showing the wear and tear of the service the vehicles had delivered.

Lighting

Choosing the angle across the headlights, moving to include the vegetation. Allowed the contrast between the brown steel, and the green colours in the vegetation. The strength of the light, throwing shadows, helped to bring out the contrast of shape and outline. Before taking the shot I moved around to include the right amount of clear ground, vegetation and the vehicle body. Aiming to use the light to reveal as much as possible. Using the natural light to show the most of light and dark.

Equipment

Camera used was a Canon 60D, fitted with a kit lens, 18 - 55mm. As I was walking around, taking general interest shots. I kept the equipment to a minimum. Using available light and shade to assist with creating the image.

Inspiration

Having seen many vehicles, in various states of repair, these two seemed to be brothers. There were several ways to show the overall condition, this would have isolated the individual units. By pairing them I endeavored to show the strength of the despair. As well lining up the fronts to generate a strength of view. Using the vegetation in the background, to offset the sharp edges of the steel body. Seeing these vehicles in a state of rest inspired me to show them as a symbol of power, not piles of rusting neglect.

Editing

Being a simple person, post processing was beyond me. Since I have taken up the learning process, computers were not part of my education process. So at first I needed to learn to use them so I could improve my images. During that system of learning, my images have taught me more as well.

In my camera bag

First, a Canon 7Dmk11, 50mm f1.8, macro 100mm, 300mm f4. Over shoulder strap, allowing me to carry the camera with lens fitted. Unless it is the 50mm, mainly hand held. Slightly outside the bag is a Manfrotto monopod, fitted with a gimbal. Have found this more serviceable than a tripod in general. Personal choice, includes having a polarizing filter fitted to most lens. Due to most images caught during daylight hours.

Feedback

Walk around your subject, if possible. Try viewing from different angles, then choose the one that suits what you wish to present. Before taking the image look behind, be sure it is the best angle. Be aware the back ground or surrounds can detract from the image. Try to use the surrounds to strengthen the appeal. Get down, climb up, where possible, change the angle of view. Can you ad some colour, a rag from your camera bag, in the right spot, may draw the eye. Keep your mind open to possibilities. If the time/light is not suitable be prepared to return at a more suitable time. Try a test shot, can I improve on this? What can I do to improve this shot? Be adventurous, have fun.

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Pair of jailbar Fords.

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