foggy4evers 52 2010 Metal

Congrats on getting the first week 2 entry in! :lol:

It's a nice landscape - just a tad blown in the top right, but not so much as to ruin it. :thumbs:

I would just do the smallest amount of tweaking to it - quick import into photoshop, select the cloud area, feather, then do a levels adjustment, same again on the bit without the cloud, then again on the ground. Just brings it out a bit more.

EDIT: Pic removed as foggy did his own edit :thumbs:
 
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Hmm - was going to say there's likely more of a reflection of the sky in the snow than you have pulled out - but the edit pre-empted me :( Excellent piccie - wish I had realised wk 2 was announced before I commented on the tap, I'd have kept away until I had my pic in the bag.

Arthur
 
Hi Nick, I did a similar edit myself but was trying to keep it as near to the actual scene as possible. Leave yours up as I think more people will have the same idea... waiting for Arthur :suspect:
 
Ha, no. You may note that there is no tick on mine any more... After having the cheek to actually criticise someone elses rework and critiscism of one of my own pics - resulting in much spitting of dummies, I am not going there unless there is a great and world-shaking need to do so. Here, I like your pic as it is, subdued and calm - like the verse chosen alongside it. I can see this printed somewhat larger with the words down the right side fairly small and not taking too much away from the main image.

Arthur
 
When was week 2 announced? I can't see it anywhere?
 
Ambermile said:
Ha, no. You may note that there is no tick on mine any more... After having the cheek to actually criticise someone elses rework and critiscism of one of my own pics - resulting in much spitting of dummies, I am not going there unless there is a great and world-shaking need to do so. Here, I like your pic as it is, subdued and calm - like the verse chosen alongside it. I can see this printed somewhat larger with the words down the right side fairly small and not taking too much away from the main image.

Arthur
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Yes I know the thread it did get a little heated.

Thanks for the comments. :thumbs:
 
You can do, just leave your explanation there as an example on how you would edit the original as it could be useful for others. ;)
 
Lovely warm colours with the cold of the snow... very nice and I like the poem too
 
I'm getting a tan just looking at it.
Thanks for warming me up.

#1 for me, the second appears a tad blown (prolly my monitor though)
 
Week 1: Prefer the monochrome version, very nicely handled!

Week 2: Actually prefer the second!
 
justlooking said:
Lovely warm colours with the cold of the snow... very nice and I like the poem too
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RobC said:
I'm getting a tan just looking at it.
Thanks for warming me up.

#1 for me, the second appears a tad blown (prolly my monitor though)
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EdBray said:
Week 1: Prefer the monochrome version, very nicely handled!

Week 2: Actually prefer the second!
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Thanks for the comments, for week 2 I think for me something in between would be best. Off to work now :(
 
ohh, wonderful sky.. looks on fire.. just the thing to warm ya up these days ;)

already mentioned about being slightly blown to right so wont pap on.. like the 2nd version
 
I'm liking the rich colours and textures in the sky. Can see the benefits of the edit but think it's a tad too much. Something in between would be ideal.
 
mich66 said:
ohh, wonderful sky.. looks on fire.. just the thing to warm ya up these days ;)

already mentioned about being slightly blown to right so wont pap on.. like the 2nd version
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Thank you, still playing with the processing for the blown bit(sot in raw:D), but won't post anymore edits.

dlh said:
I'm liking the rich colours and textures in the sky. Can see the benefits of the edit but think it's a tad too much. Something in between would be ideal.
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Cheers, agree something in between. Still getting the hang of NX2:bang:
 
Scott, excellent curved taps there :D... Prefer the Mono. Good Peom, and and image works well with it. Prefer the second.
 
I think I prefer sunset #2
but it is a little bright on my monitor

I do like the way the colours in the sky cntrast with the (almost) mono fields - very nice
 
Eek - it's only Week 2 and I'm already playing catch up! :eek:

Week 1: A good take on the theme, and I didn't know taps could get that shiny. :lol:

I like both versions - a really difficult subject, and they both look good! - but I could see the monochrome in a glossy mag advert. :clap:

Week 2: I like the punch and impact of the edited version best, although a good sunset is a good sunset! I also think the second version interprets the poem more closely. Two good weeks. :thumbs:

Jean
 
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Beautiful poem for week 2, not one I've come across before and it works brilliantly with that shot. You've captured a stunning sunset and the cold foreground sets it off really well.

As far as the 2 versions go, I'm struggling to decide between them.

Can I be a pain and pick bits from each?
In the second one I think that you've done a great job of picking out the colours reflected in the snow. But I'm finding the sky a bit too heavy and OTT. I'd actually like to see the foreground of No.2, with the sky from No.1. Sorry to be difficult :lol:
 
A beautiful contrast between the peaceful black and white of the land and the "flames" of the sunset, I think I prefer the more natural looking first shot (although again this could be the screen on my lappy!)
 
jeangenie said:
Eek - it's only Week 2 and I'm already playing catch up! :eek:

Week 1: A good take on the theme, and I didn't know taps could get that shiny. :lol:

I like both versions - a really difficult subject, and they both look good! - but I could see the monochrome in a glossy mag advert. :clap:

Week 2: I like the punch and impact of the edited version best, although a good sunset is a good sunset! I also think the second version interprets the poem more closely. Two good weeks. :thumbs:

Jean
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Thank you Jean

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Beautiful poem for week 2, not one I've come across before and it works brilliantly with that shot. You've captured a stunning sunset and the cold foreground sets it off really well.

As far as the 2 versions go, I'm struggling to decide between them.

Can I be a pain and pick bits from each?
In the second one I think that you've done a great job of picking out the colours reflected in the snow. But I'm finding the sky a bit too heavy and OTT. I'd actually like to see the foreground of No.2, with the sky from No.1. Sorry to be difficult :lol:
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Thanks Sarah, I have another shot with a little more foreground which shows off the reflection of the sky but decided not to add anymore edits
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Rudders said:
A beautiful contrast between the peaceful black and white of the land and the "flames" of the sunset, I think I prefer the more natural looking first shot (although again this could be the screen on my lappy!)
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Cheers

ccsnet said:
Week 2 - Defo prefer the 2nd version....

Terran
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Thanks
 
What a great start you've made :thumbs:

If I had to choose between the colour or monochrome version of Curves I can't :D, I like them both for different reasons. :clap::clap:

And what a good but simple poem for week 2. It's not one I've seen before and I too would like to see a version somewhere between the two.
 
#2 for me as well. The sky is a little too blown for me on #1.

Nice choice of words too. Did you choose the poem to fir the pic, or the other way around?

Ian.
 
treeman said:
Brilliant shot, I fell the clouds to one side of the image give it an ominous feel. Not sure which one I prefer, how about one between the two :naughty:
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Cheers

Bruja said:
What a great start you've made :thumbs:

If I had to choose between the colour or monochrome version of Curves I can't :D, I like them both for different reasons. :clap::clap:

And what a good but simple poem for week 2. It's not one I've seen before and I too would like to see a version somewhere between the two.
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Thanks


Thanks Ian, shot the pic the Friday night before the theme was chosen then went looking for the poem. I don't ever read poetry but did quite a bit of reading before I found this one.
 
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Had this idea as soon as the theme was announced. No off camera flash control yet so camera on self time 2 sec exposure and fire flash by hand.

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chopped! hate to think what has been chopped just looking at her crazy expression good use of off camera flash which has lit the knife well against the dark background superb stuff :clap:
 
Great idea and really like the dark background. Be interested to see what the image would look like if the eyes were brightened up to show more detail of the models determination. But on the other hand the deep set look gives that unexpected feel.
 
treeman said:
Nice shot! like the highlight on the blade point too. I think she's a little scary though :nuts:, looks like sister of Chucky :eek:
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My daughter would scare the crap out of Chucky :)

aztec said:
chopped! hate to think what has been chopped just looking at her crazy expression good use of off camera flash which has lit the knife well against the dark background superb stuff :clap:
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Trial and error for the background, never done anything like this before. :thumbs:
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Great idea and really like the dark background. Be interested to see what the image would look like if the eyes were brightened up to show more detail of the models determination. But on the other hand the deep set look gives that unexpected feel.
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Thankyou, not alot of detail to bring out in the eyes. Didn't want to scare you too much.
clud17 said:
love the shot Scott, really like the darkness of it and the blue tinge to the blade. Great idea for the theme
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Cheers. :thumbs:
 
that is great - how did you get the background so dark - or was it as simple as a black background?
 
Can't believe I haven't commented on this thread yet. I've looked at your taps pic many times. Anyways, here goes...

1. Curved
Bang on theme. I really like the B&W version. I'd have personally gone for some subject isolation and a narrower DoF to just loose some of the reflection, but I like it all the same. :thumbs:

2. Poetry
I don't get poetry and am not going to pretend I've read it. For me, it's about the photography. Love the colours in the second, even though they look a little burnt out. Having said that, the landscape looks better in the first as there's a bit more detail. Guess that's why GND's are handy. :D

3. Chopped
Great concept, even though I don't think it's particularly on theme. It's more slashed than chopped. The black eyes make her look positively evil! Just need a few drops of blood dripping off the blade! :clap:

Look forward to more...
 
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Ajophotog said:
Scary :eek: Great lighting Scott and imagination :thumbs:
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Thank you.

Lynton said:
that is great - how did you get the background so dark - or was it as simple as a black background?
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Getting the dark background was trial and error with flash power and angle, shot in dinning room with cream walls.

68lbs said:
Can't believe I haven't commented on this thread yet. I've looked at your taps pic many times. Anyways, here goes...

1. Curved
Bang on theme. I really like the B&W version. I'd have personally gone for some subject isolation and a narrower DoF to just loose some of the reflection, but I like it all the same. :thumbs:

2. Poetry
I don't get poetry and am not going to pretend I've read it. For me, it's about the photography. Love the colours in the second, even though they look a little burnt out. Having said that, the landscape looks better in the first as there's a bit more detail. Guess that's why GND's are handy. :D

3. Chopped
Great concept, even though I don't think it's particularly on theme. It's more slashed than chopped. The black eyes make her look positively evil! Just need a few drops of blood dripping off the blade! :clap:

Look forward to more...
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Thanks, didn't have a meat clever or axe to get the chopped theme more acurate. Hmmmm dripping blood....... :D
 
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