This is sort of where it all began with how I process my images. Yesterday I showed you some from the last 10 years, but these were created over 12 years ago.
Probably not my best work, and some are perhaps a little dark, a lot darker than what I would do now, that’s for sure.
I can remember people telling me how they liked my images, but they thought they were too dark. I didn’t take much notice, I thought they were fine. I worked out later on that the problem was my monitor was set to be too light, so when I put it to normal it made a massive difference. Often if I am not sure how an image looks on my laptop I will move it so I can see it on my phone and that makes a big difference.
I just had a thought, what if I processed some of these again, or went back to the files to see if I can change them? It could be an interesting exercise.
So here is a gallery of some more images. Remember, click on an image to get a larger view, and then you can scroll through them.
When I saw cinematic I thought immediately of your dramatic imagery – and the darkness really seems to add to the feel of them having a story behind each one.
Thank you Elizabeth, I do love drama and I guess cinematic fits into that as well.
I would know these as your work anywhere, despite the fact that they were taken so long ago! I love the Pink Lakes shot and the carousel in particular – the latter would make a great setting for a scene in a horror movie 😲
Thank you Sarah, I guess I do have a style. I love the Pink Lakes, haven’t been there for a few years now.The carousel was creepy, there was almost no one there, it was also closed. LOL
Interesting images. Guess you could play with the contrast to see what impact that has, would make the pictures quite different I imagine. Some are so dark that it almost looks like monochrome that has been tweaked post production but that’s the joy of digital!
I don’t tend to use contrast in images like this, but I would play with the light a lot more now. I agree, digital is amazing, thanks Robert.
I also think your images are very dark, but the scenes with little light e.g. that old building (which looks like one I photographed on the corner of Elizabeth and little Collins Street ?) particularly suits the tonal range.
I changed the light settings on my iMac last week to see if more light would change my viewing. I like the dark and moody results of your photography for buildings etc, but not so much when your’ve shared flowers from your garden that are very dark.
The fact that some followers commented that your images were too dark echoes my thoughts. BUT, I have very poor eyesight, even with thick glasses and am supersensitive to bright lights (sounds & smells) and that could influence my viewing.
Yeah you’re right about where that building is, it is a good one to take photos of. Did you notice the girl in the window?
I’m glad you like the dark architectural images, sorry you don’t like the ones I do with my flowers, I am going to keep doing them though, I love them.
I only had a couple of people doing it, but I don’t think what I do now is as dark as what I used to do. Thank you Vicki.
This is just up your alley. The photos are amazing.
Most definitely, thank you Egidio.
I quite like the dark, moody look!
Good to hear Lori, thank you.
interesting… your cinematic world is largely unpeopled!
Yeah it is, I hate people in my photos, I have always gone for a post apocalyptic world, so no people is good.
This is a great shot! Hadn’t aged at all, very striking! 👌🏻
That’s nice of you to say, thank you so much.
Sorry, realised I only saw the one photo in my feed but have now seen the whole set! Lovely collection! 😄😄
That’s no problem, it happens.Thank you.
Yoour images are always deliciously filled with drama!
That’s good to hear Margaret, thank you.
Who knew a merry-go-round could look so sinister?! 😂 I do like your dark photos though, Leanne. The first photo–looking down the brick wall–is wonderful.
Thank you Lois, I love that you think that. That’s great to hear Lois, really nice. 😀