Parachute jump, Coney Island
Just pulling away from the minimal theme for a moment. This is a shot I took of the famous 'Parachute Jump' ride on a recent visit to Coney Island. Closed and abandoned for decades, the ride remains a notable landmark of the Coney Island boardwalk.
This is another example of the Ventosa/In the Round process, with around 15 or so images overlaid and blended.
Although lacking the character that trees provide as a subject, I do feel that this offers a perspective of the attraction that may not be seen otherwise.
Recognizing that this is by no means portfolio-worthy, I'd love to hear what you guys feel about this. Simply an experiment and fun to do, I am very open to all sorts of criticism as long as it's sincere.
Update 7/23
As suggested by Dean I have added a second image with a little interest in the sky. To help blend with the feel of the image motion blur was added to the sky layer.
Thoughts always welcomed.
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Mr. Brown... your photo is an exact replication of how I feel after 99% of the carnival rides I have ever been on. Even a simple swing can set my stomach in lurches!
That being said, albeit T.M.I., I truly love the distortion (blur) has enough structural clarity for identification and the red stands out against the cloudless blue sky.
My minds eye cannot believe a partially cloudy (or epic) sky would benefit the composition.
Truly not an over processed image.
Thank you for posting.
Thanks for the suggestion Dean - see the 2nd image.
BTW - I haven't been able to stand any rides myself that spin/twist for a number of years now - it must be an age thing!
Your second image brings to mind a Plasma Ball. I wonder if it's achievable?
I do like the bit of seasoning that the sky adds. Nice work, Alan.
Thanks PG!