W/NW A lot is happening

[matti]

I like pictures where a lot is happening. Where the eye can move to different parts of the picture and explore it. But... I can not take those pictures myself. Well here is a try, but as you can see, it has only one subject in focus. And the more I explore taking photos, the more I isolate the subject to make a clean single message.

So, please, help me! Show me your examples of these wonderful pictures where you find a lot of things in the frame, where you can look and find new stuff in the picture the third time you look at it.

The attatched picture is taken with my Leica M6 and new (to me) Summicron 50/2 with efke 100@80 developed in semi stand in pyrocat-hd.

/matti

 

[David Murphy]

fine shot - -I like it

 

[FrankS]

I have 2 that fit your description I think. Usually I like to keep things simple, to distill the image to its essence.

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=2904&cat=5090

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=2900&cat=5090

 

[back alley]

here's a couple...

 

[IGMeanwell]

This photo, not taken with a rangefinder nor is sharp or anything, is one of my favorite photos

Why? Well you can see the hustle and bustle of the victory parade at 8am

plus I was just lucky enough to frame the world series hat smack dab in the middle.

There is alot going on in this photo and each person's expression is interesting ...

 

[Dougg]

Interesting theme, and some nice shots, guys! Here's one where there's a lot of independent action going on as you scan from corner to corner at this wedding reception. Minolta CLE, 28 Summicron.

 

[back alley]

i like these kind of shots.
the simple graphic shots, the pics with no dof that iso;ate a subject usually get more attention and feedback.
the shots that i seem to like and take get very little attention or feedback.
i understand it at a certain level but i still find a crowded street scene the most interesting.
joe

 

[skhan]

 

[matti]

Thanks guys! Nice shots! It seems like people looking or walking in different and crossing directions can create the effect I am looking for. DOF is important, of course. A lot of action, without just creating a chaos.
Maybe another way to do it would be to have a fake main theme, a big group photo with all the party guests, but then some kids are beginning to set off the fire works in the upper left corner. To be really good , a dog eating the cake should be included! Anyone got this?

/matti

 

[J. Borger]

I am more a person mostly looking for a clear point of focus, often a single subject. But i did a series of more "crowded" ones lately ... it takes some time and timing to wait for all the pieces fall in place ...

 

[Todd.Hanz]

todd