fahadm Posted December 25, 2012 Share #1  Posted December 25, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Merry Christmas.  This is my first photo post and I hope theme was not too poorly chosen. I was on my way to work then got stuck in a traffic jam. As traffic crawled, I realised that a car had overturned and was being lifted by a crane. I managed to take a few shots as I passed by and got them processed as soon as I came back home.  The whole atmosphere was strangely calm and surreal. I didn't see an ambulance, but I hope that the passengers are well and/or recovering.  My technique is still poor as I only started using a rangefinder last week (after 25 years of SLRs). I used a Monochrom and a 50 Summicron at around f/8. Post in LR4 and Silver Efex.  Crane from a distance  Cops  2nd vehicle  C&C welcome Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted December 25, 2012 Posted December 25, 2012 Hi fahadm, Take a look here Car accident in Jeddah (M Monochrom). I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Lightwrangler Posted December 25, 2012 Share #2 Â Posted December 25, 2012 The second shot is actually very good IMHO. The alignment of the 5 figures gives a certain tension to the frame and the fact you DON'T see the accident, just the remains on the street, makes it even more interesting. Also very nice b&w. Â Thanks for showing. Â Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahadm Posted December 25, 2012 Author Share #3  Posted December 25, 2012 The second shot is actually very good IMHO. The alignment of the 5 figures gives a certain tension to the frame and the fact you DON'T see the accident, just the remains on the street, makes it even more interesting. Also very nice b&w. Thanks for showing.  Mike  Much obliged. It was a tough shot as I was in a moving car!  Here's the smugmug link of cops shot. Amazing MM and 50'cron image quality (from someone who shot Canon primes). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted December 25, 2012 Share #4 Â Posted December 25, 2012 Welcome to the forum. Great reportage shots with fine exposure, tones and sharpness. Â Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonearabiapix Posted December 26, 2012 Share #5 Â Posted December 26, 2012 drive by shooting...careful you don't cause another accident.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahadm Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share #6 Â Posted December 26, 2012 drive by shooting...careful you don't cause another accident.. Â Indeed. That moment, I was a passenger as someone else was driving. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted December 26, 2012 Share #7 Â Posted December 26, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) F - Â Welcome to the Forum. I very much like #1 and look forward to seeing many more of your photos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iedei Posted December 27, 2012 Share #8 Â Posted December 27, 2012 very interesting photos!! i do think the 3rd one would be much cooler without the crashed car in it.....just the people standing and staring at something would be great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmldds Posted December 27, 2012 Share #9 Â Posted December 27, 2012 Lovely reportage photos. You will continue to fall more deeply in love with the MM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahadm Posted December 27, 2012 Author Share #10 Â Posted December 27, 2012 very interesting photos!! i do think the 3rd one would be much cooler without the crashed car in it.....just the people standing and staring at something would be great. Â I tried a couple of variations; which do you prefer: A, B or C? Â Option A: Â Option B: Â Option C: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoskeptic Posted January 1, 2013 Share #11 Â Posted January 1, 2013 I think it is fine as shot. Makes me wonder if the man standing on the wall was the driver and his clothing got caught up with the brake pedal! Â If anything I would crop out the men on the right as their attention is directed elsewhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsw Posted January 7, 2013 Share #12  Posted January 7, 2013 I think it is fine as shot. Makes me wonder if the man standing on the wall was the driver and his clothing got caught up with the brake pedal! If anything I would crop out the men on the right as their attention is directed elsewhere.       I agree Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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