The Book of Eli
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Last week was a drag for some reason, so it’s hard to believe it’s already Wednesday! And that means it’s time for a Movie Title!
The Book of Eli starring Denzel Washington. Lots of fun stuff about this film, not the least of which was how it was processed. Stark contrast, fast moving clouds…hyper-details…it felt a lot like a super-processed HDR movie or something. The plot itself is kind of hard to talk about without giving away too much…because sadly I was told awhile before I saw the movie exactly what would happen at the end and it kind of ruined it for me.
I think you get a mixed bag of reviews for this movie. I loved it, thought the ending was great and just enjoyed the entire post-apocalyptic yummyness. Also Mila Kunis was in it…and…well, you can’t do much wrong there.
This image was taken on Sunday morning. I got up around 5am (on a Sunday, yeah, I have problems) and drove way out east of town along Bush Highway. When I shoot weather and clouds, I am huge into contrasting lines in the sky with lines on the ground. So there was no way I was not going to grab a few shots of this road. I actually didn’t stop for it…I had hopped the railing for another image that will arrive another day.
I usually start out with an idea of what I’m going to do with an image in post, but this sort of “post-apocalyptic” look came about totally by accident and suddenly I knew I wanted to create a bit more of a “hyper contrast” kind of style.
Hopefully it reminds you of the Book of Eli as much as it did me.
(exif: canon 5d mark ii, tamron 17-35mm 2.8, 17mm, iso100, f/20)
This could definitely be a scene out of ‘Book Of Eli’. Love the processing.
Personally, I loved the movie, and it’s probably one of my favourite soundtracks. I listen to it all the time when processing my urbex shots. Great choice.
Getting up early is what it’s all about, whatever day it is. 🙂 I like the mood in this shot, it’s probably a scene that a lot of photographers would not think about taking. Definitely has a movie poster or CD cover look about it, reminds me of The lost Highway, not familiar with the film today’s title comes from though. . Nice work.
It was a great movie and this is a great shot! Nice work, Mike!
Great image! I love the lines and the sky. Nice job.
Wonderful textures and lines. At the moment I’m totally in love with this desaturated “post-apocalyptic” look. so your photo is what i need these days 🙂
Great Picture, good movie 🙂
Great processing Mike – really like the effect. Great depth too! Well done!
Great shot, great movie! YOu did a great job mimicking the feel of that movie into this image, feels like I’m watching it
I enjoyed the movie, but really love this image. What really grabs me is that the road and clouds follow the same line though the image.
I really like this photo. The apocalyptic feeling of the pavement, the way the trees look dead, the way the sky looks somber, menacing… everything looks perfect!
Beautiful photograph! It goes give me the feeling of the film. I saw that film. It was very…unexpected, Good film.
Nice shot. Love the perspective! Definately could have been a frame from the movie!
This image goes on forever. Great title (and great movie)!
Never saw the movie but killer shot nonetheless
I think if you like the Mad Max series (I do) you will dig this movie too.
Great shot Mike. You nailed the mood from the movie.
Great shot. Dreadful movie, no wonder he had to put his own money into it.
Hitch
nice image – you’ve created a great mood and as others say it does have a bit of a cover look about it.