Last summer we stumbled upon an abandoned airport on the outskirts of Saline. The grass was overgrown, old machinery was strewn throughout the field and there was a distinct aroma of petroleum products in the air. We had just finished a hectic family portrait session, so to unwind, we filled up the last few megabytes on our CF cards with some personal work.
It was a terrific opportunity to use our polarizing filters and create some dramatic effects with the rusted, weather-beaten machinery. Here’s a look at us having some fun on a gorgeous summer day…
Welcome to… Saline Airport!
Service includes daily flights to nowhere…
Home Sweet Home
A bit on the rustic side, but wow, that rug really ties the room together!
Bug’s Eye View With Polarizing Filter
Using a circular polarizing filter helps to create a dramatic sky while reducing glare on the pump’s metal, glass and chrome. The bug’s eye view makes for an unconventional perspective.
Photographer’s Eye View
Setup for the above shot. The unglamorous side of photography. Also, one of us needs a better belt!
Gas Pumps With Landscape
Pushing the composition to include the rusted-out barn in the background.
Landscape Setup
This is what we call getting “parallel” with our subject. Altering your point-of-view is a sure-fire way to improve your composition.
Improving the Composition
Never hesitate to give your subject a little direction — we felt that $1.99 a gallon was more aesthetically pleasing.
Black and White Gas Pumps
And finally, a high-contrast, black and white image to capture that ooky-spooky “Tom Waits lives here” vibe.
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