Today I had my first test shoot for my portrait brief, which you will find a brief explanation of on my college blog. Whilst I was waiting to begin my shoot at 4, I cycled down to Merchants Quay, where this photo was taken. My flatmate Brendan had mentioned to me that he had walked under this bridge (bottom Photo), and thought it might make for a good photograph. He was right!
I struggled with exposures for the bridge photo. The sun was coming under the bridge from the right rather harshly, as you can see from the blow-out bits on the right. Had I had my ND grad with me, I perhaps could have controlled the brightness a bit better. Oh well! At least it gives me a chance to go back and shoot it again. Also, I would have liked more reflection of the steel beams in the water, but the water was flowing a bit too fast for a crisp reflection.
The top Photo was just along from the bridge. I'm not entirely sure what it is, I think its a cooling tower and silos of some sort. I'm glad I found this location, and when I reshoot here, I will put some more thought into the composition. I think I might ask if I can get closer to get a better perspective/composition.
That is all for today,
Enjoy!
G
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