Lens: 105mm F/2.8 D
1/1600 sec - F/10
Sensitivity: ISO 1600
I wanted to take an image that would complement the "Grain" challenge. I thought that the grain would add to the atmosphere of this dark industrial photo, portraying Global Pollution.
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Is this a thatcloudthere pic? Seems like his flavor of political statement. The grain is nice in this picture. The exposure and techicals are also good. I think it's just the subject (not the political message) that keeps it from a 8-10, but still a 7
7 - Good use of the grain/effect for this shot in the Challenge. Do not like the 'forced title' (agenda/political/etc). 'Dirty scene', for which the grain works well. Criticism; besides the title (and I have chosen to disregard it), I think that the 'smoke' billowing emphasized more, somehow, would have really made this shot have more impact. Perhaps a slightly sharper (ground up) angle may have also made this better in my opinion. Perhaps a tighter crop/different angle, if possible, especially as that 'swirly tower' on the right adds interest, and pairs well with the 'shape' of the smoke, etc.
This is such a powerful and emotional image; grain is a difficult thing to add to an image without ruining it, but the addition of grain works wonders here. Excellent capture!
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