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Large electrical transmission towers
I've long been intrigued by the geometry of those large transmission towers that carry heavy-duty electric power lines. (What do you expect from a former math teacher?) Not long ago I used one of those towers in my neighborhood as the backdrop for working with a model: 18+ https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/42707258 If any of you have used towers of that sort in your work with models, especially if you've used them differently from the way I did, please provide examples. Any commentary on the subject is welcome too. Jul 07 17 03:14 pm Link I'm surprised not to have heard back from any photographers who've used a large metal electrical transmission tower in pictures with a model. Let's hope some examples are still forthcoming. In the meantime, here are a few reasons why I consider the photo I posted a success. The upward angle at which I took the picture is unconventional, somewhat askew. The metal girders at the top form a frame around the model's head, and the frame is also somewhat askew. The straight girders stand in contrast to the curviness of the model and the tattoos on her. There's a neutral background of clouds and sky. Jul 10 17 08:14 am Link For commentary, you will need to post the image in one of the Critique forums. We are not allowed to comment on it here. I've don't have any photos to contribute to the thread, sorry. Jul 10 17 08:24 am Link Visual Delights wrote: You win. Jul 10 17 12:06 pm Link There is one that looms over a modest house in the San Fernando Valley and I've always wanted to do something bleak with an eraserhead sort of vibe there. Jul 10 17 12:11 pm Link Visual Delights wrote: Sorry, I don't have any pictures with such towers and always thought them to be an eye-sore, nothing more. Boy, have you convinced me otherwise! Nice work and I think your analysis is accurate too. Jul 10 17 12:48 pm Link Here's what Swedish ones looked like in 1918, almost a century ago https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transmiss … g_1918.jpg Jul 10 17 12:57 pm Link just the other day, I saw a group of surreal images. One was a set of high tension wire among rolling hills that became guitar strings of a five story tall Fender Strat, it was very cool. Jul 10 17 02:00 pm Link This isn't quite what I had in mind, but it fits the topic: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article … nabis.html Jul 23 17 07:41 am Link I only have one and it doesn't have a human subject in it.  Jul 24 17 06:43 am Link Barry Kidd Photography wrote: I like your geometric abstraction in its own right, but you're correct that I'm looking for pictures that combine a model with a tower, given that this website is ModelMayhem. Jul 28 17 06:52 am Link Visual Delights wrote: These days the bulk of my mayhem is done without the model part. Jul 28 17 02:57 pm Link j francis photography wrote: Ah yes, but I see no model there. Aug 06 17 08:38 pm Link Visual Delights wrote: You would love these! Aug 07 17 08:18 am Link |
