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The Disproportionate Nature of Apathy
The Disproportionate Nature of Apathy
mycelium


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Perspective II (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Location: San Jose, CA
Date: Sep 12, 2005
Aperture: 25.0
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/60 sec.
Galleries: Urban, Persuasive
Date Uploaded: Sep 12, 2005

 focal length 25.0mm

first time I've ever had my focal length and f-stop be the same!


one thing I've felt my photos have been lacking, generally speaking, is a theme or concept behind them... I tend to take pictures for challenges that I think "look cool" but are otherwise pointless. Here I'm trying to make it a bit more conceptual, though I've thought of many others that I think would be more "pretty" but also more arbitrary.

The idea (as I hope the picture makes clear, and the title reinforces) is that littering has more impact (is bigger) than people intend, and trash sticks around (looms large) even after individuals have gone away...

It's really hard to take a strongly thematic picture that's also very pretty! I wish this one were more aesthetically pleasing, but I'm happy with it anyway (except for that f&#*ing light post) because it's breaking new ground for me.

(what i really wanted was for the horizon line to bisect the walking figure, but the angles just wouldn't work... even as it was, I learned a lot about...PERSPECTIVE..!)

used an ND4 graduated filter (ND2 or 3 would have been better), minor post processing including curves, USM, and neatimage.

I can hear the comments already... foreground too blurry, lightpost is distracting... ND gradient too dark... BUT I'M SUBMITTING ANYWAY!!!
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HA1!!!!!!!1

besides, who doesn't love getting a score of 5.5?

Statistics
Place: 90 out of 544
Avg (all users): 5.8684
Avg (commenters): 7.1429
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Votes: 266
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 11/14/2005 08:20:17 PM
great image, great dof. overall, awesome entry and way underscored.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/25/2005 10:45:07 PM
one thing I've felt my photos have been lacking, generally speaking, is a theme or concept behind them... I tend to take pictures for challenges that I think "look cool" but are otherwise pointless

Exactly my struggle. I've written so much and have so many ideas but translating them into planned photographs is a real struggle. I look forward to more of your work.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
09/20/2005 07:07:57 PM
nice perspective and cool idea nice lighting
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/20/2005 04:06:30 PM
This is one of the few photos on DPC that make you think. I love this kind of photography. Thank you for my viewing pleasure. I was wondering what this would look like in B&W I think it might ad some punch. I keep comming back to this image. (8)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/20/2005 03:34:00 PM
Good point. Well taken.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/20/2005 01:21:42 AM
huh?
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/19/2005 06:25:54 PM
Good idea, shot itself could be better
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/17/2005 10:19:43 PM
Facinating. I really like it. Definately different from everyone else and extremely well done. My only 10 so far.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/17/2005 08:53:43 AM
Good composition!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/16/2005 12:44:24 PM
nice composition and title, it has a strange feeling, but I think with a better contrast and exposure I could have given you a better grade...7
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/15/2005 10:10:53 PM
Like the genius approach to the challenge. Somebody¡¦s trash is another¡¦s art. Or is it the artist himself walking away Æ’º
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/15/2005 07:42:32 PM
I like the shadows--and that McDonald's bag looks huge! Great photo. I just don't like the blackish gradient at the top.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/15/2005 06:55:55 PM
Cool! I love it when people tell a story in their images and you've done a great job doing that here. Very nicely done!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/15/2005 03:21:27 PM
I get the apathy part but what is your title trying to say? The Golden Arches indeed represent some problem with the world, are you saying something about this? What is the message?
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/15/2005 09:41:53 AM
Sorry, this isnt nice... and very harsh shadows... perhaps a different subject might lead to a more pleasing/thought post.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/14/2005 09:15:34 PM
Perspective definitely adds to the shot.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/14/2005 06:32:40 AM
great idea, and a great shot
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/14/2005 06:00:21 AM
Great perspective. There are so many reasons to like this shot...message, angle, dof, colors, composition - you caught it all. In a challenge of 600 your's is a stand out.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/14/2005 05:29:15 AM
This photo really hit me hard. Brought back memories of watching Supersize Me, while I drank my McDonald's soda. haha As for the technical aspects of your image, I like your choice of subject, and how you captured a person walking away. Great use of lighting too. Nicely done! 8 in my book.
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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