I managed to get out for a walk about with my camera in my new town in switzerland. I have a few photos from the day but wanted to share this one with you.
It's turning winter here in switzerland and around lunchtime the sun is very low in the sky but still powerful. Creates alot of glare and deep shadows. So I thought a black and white tour might be nice.
I went down to the lake and the sky was completely white, large reflections off the lake and I wanted to try to be able to take something useful using these conditions. I found it quite difficult, but playing with some post processing literally stumbled upon this for an image i took on the bridge.
I think it works. Reminds me of of old movies. That particular look the silver screen has. Somewhat nostalgic yet keeps something special.
Its a strange photo in the fact that you guys will feel tilted, like sliding off the image. But I straightened it and it lost something....for some reason the slight tilt sends you to the bird who is flapping its wings. So I left it like this.
What do you think? How does the image make you feel?
For me it feels like i'm reminiscing, but as if I was part of a scene in an old hollywood movie.
-Dave
