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This is something I've been wanting to do for a while! Every power pole is dfferent, in terms of what is attatched to them, and the texture of the wood (I like the weathered looking ones!)

So here are the first 2 of a collection I hope to build on. Weird?? Yes probably!

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I still haven't attempted to photoshop these, but you'll be happy to know I have purchased a book "Photoshop for Dummies", which I'm sure will make interesting bedtime reading......

These were taken with the 70-300G from across the other side of the road....just wait til I eventually get a macro.

Sorry for the small size, I'm trying to conserve free web space!

textures are great. i like the bullet holes in the one on the left

A very interesting idea for a collection. I don't believe our power poles are that weathered here. Then again, I never looked that close.

Excellent detail in your shots, but they do seem a little over exposed to me, might just be me. Can't wait to see what you can do with a macro lens on these old poles. Keep them coming.

stormygirl wrote:Sorry for the small size, I'm trying to conserve free web space!

I didnt the net was becoming an extinct species!

looks interesting...i was wanted to photograph, substations kiosks.

The left hand one is great

Hmmmm, Interesting idea Stormy
They look good, I like the Left 1 with the bullit holes as well.

Looks like you are going to be a very busy girl, how many Poles are in Australia

Love the texture of the poles. The second photo looks a bit blurred though or it could be my eyes

Don't forget icy poles are poles too

Stormygirl, there's a museum in Sydney that might interest you. It's got 'artistic' power poles out hte front. Next time i pass-by i will photograph it for you. But that could be a long wait though.

great shots stormy.... and not a strange thing to build a series of.

I take shots of locks for my series collection...

Interesting hobby and very nice shots (needs a touch of contrast) - but would suggest Stormygirl you do not shoot your subjects

I thought we were going to see photos of two Polish people seperated by circumstances.

Nice work Stormy, and yes, it is weird. They will definitely benefit from a bit of PP I think.

Liek the others I like the old weathered wood... Nothing strange there, I like old fence posts and old road signs with bullett holes, makes me think of Australiana... Hmmm, maybe we're just both strange

Cheers...

Thankyou for all your positive feedback everyone!

Once I get organised and learn all the ins and outs of Photoshop, I'll be able to play around with the images a bit more.

I actually also have in mind to do a collection of dead trees (morbid?). I think they look brilliant in B&W standing all alone in a feild of dry grass....but that's another story!

Hi Stormy, Yeah the bullet hole one gets my vote too.

Play around in PS using brightness/contrast tool and shadow/highlight tool.

You'll find these in under Image - adjustments. The shadow/highlight tool is brilliant (although probably not applicable to these shots). Great concept!

Nice shots!
The 70-300G shines...yet again

Thanx Geoff! I haven't used the VR, but I'm quite pleased with what the G can do (at my stage of inexperience!) I just find it a little heavy at times, and worse to keep still when it's windy and crappy tripod is not in use!

Watch out Stormy, Birddog will be watching.

He will tempt you with lots of LUST. Thats "Lens VR Lust"

Once you buy, one can't stop themselves.

Mic.