Comments on: Tokyo Road and International Pre-Orders now Available

By: Stuck In Customs

Stuck In Customs — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:05:33 +0000

Thanks – all feedback is welcome as always.

Karl – this was 5 exposures

Thx again for takin’ a good look at it. I hope it gives you all some ideas!

By: Jack Rice

Jack Rice — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:04:20 +0000

I quite like how this photo is almost got little areas divided into little parts, and being impartial to both critics and lovers, I think the assume that out of the best part of the 365 photos a year that everyone’s going to love them may be a bit optimistic, even in the hands of someone so well practiced.

Personally, as I mentioned, I like looking at the individual parts of this photo, more so than the composition as a whole I must admit. The winding road with the blurred lights, the glow from occupied buildings and areas lit up, like the area in the bottom left that either appears to be a form of plaza or a tennis court, I think individually these sections work well, but as a whole, it is probably not the best of your cityscapes in my opinion, but nonetheless I do like it.

By: Karl Fredrik Haugland

Karl Fredrik Haugland — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:50:34 +0000

I think this image is great; in contrast to most other HDR-photos where there are a lot of sharp details, this is more chilling. It is something to rest your eyes on IMO. Also makes me want to be there. Now.

How many exposures did you use on this?

By: Deron Kamisato

Deron Kamisato — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:13:04 +0000

HDR is no substitute for good lighting conditions (I thought the photo still looked pretty good by the way). The photo would have looked better if you focused more on the road itself.

By: Timo

Timo — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:21:40 +0000

Since the title of this picture is ‘Tokyo Road’ I presume it is intended that the road is in the focus of attention here (i.e. brighter) and the rest of the pic darker.
So taking this into consideration it is not underexposed as was mentioned above.
I like it and IMHO it is different from Trey’s other pictures.
Just my 2 cents though…

By: casusan

casusan — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:44:57 +0000

I like the mood of this one too Trey -love the sky and lighting at sunset!

By: Mark Essel

Mark Essel — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:15:51 +0000

I didn’t get the feeling that the city was alive.

I think the weather/fog may have cut down on the radiance. It’s all good though, the image still tells a story and would fit well in the near future industrial fiction genre.

By: David Latour

David Latour — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:51:40 +0000

Great job Trey. Don’t listen to these other people on here. Everyone is a critic.
If I preorder the book now will it ship and receive it by Christmas?

By: Gail Stayton Moshier

Gail Stayton Moshier — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:31:15 +0000

Oh my, Trey, your critics are criticing. I should imagine that if we were up in that tall building, that is what we would see. Clearer closer and it all blending in far away. I’m just not a fan of large cities, as you know. I’m a country girl . But I think you did a good job.

By: petrov

petrov — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:13:31 +0000

great photo T.

By: petrov

petrov — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:12:03 +0000

I’m really angry. I can’t take a good hdr photo….. i’m so stupid

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:01:45 +0000

Well, the top left corner looks blurry cuz you merged the different exposures. Also, I’ve been following your HDRs for 2 years and your pictures just look similar and similar. At first yea sure they look stunning, now there’s just too many harry-potter-ish effect floating on flickr and your HDRs just haven’t been improving. My opinion.

Hence I call it “lame”.

By: Rob

Rob — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:58:06 +0000

For whatever reason, I find this picture more emotionally evocative than most of your other cityscapes. I really like the “greyness” of the horizon. Different strokes, I guess.

By: Marius Baghiu

Marius Baghiu — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:30:45 +0000

Just pre-ordered the book. Any idea when will it start shipping?

By: Birgit

Birgit — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:33:32 +0000

Thanks for getting up that early ! I too think the contrast could have been higher, but then – I am not much of an expert when it comes to HDR and I am exciteted about learning and sharing – and looking forward to the book.

By: Philip Johnson

Philip Johnson — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:04:39 +0000

looks good i like the lights of the city streets

By: Eugene

Eugene — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:49:53 +0000

Hmm, I wouldn't call this photo "lame," but I think it doesn't live up to your other cityscapes, Trey. For one, I think the entire photo is a tad underexposed, especially in the background. Second, I think the contrast could use a boost here, as I think the buildings and lights in the distance sort of mesh together. Comparing your Hong Kong photo or some of your New York shots to this one, and I would have to say this one could use some improvement. I think you welcome constructive critique, right?

By: mark

mark — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:37:27 +0000

lame.