Is this an OK B&W conversion
Posted 21/08/2009 - 17:06
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This is fascinating. I much prefer the flipped version. Why? Is there something about the Western eye travelling naturally from left to right, which it does when following the cloud from back to front in el flippo?
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ETA. Dramatic picture, and the ear of "corn" adds a nice finishing tiouch.
G
ETA. Dramatic picture, and the ear of "corn" adds a nice finishing tiouch.
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Posted 21/08/2009 - 17:19
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I am pretty indifferent flipped or not but the B&W is more dramatic which of course was what attracted me in the first place the contrast between wheat and looming sky.
I have tried that reduction of contrast
I am drained!
Mike
I have tried that reduction of contrast
I am drained!
Mike
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Posted 21/08/2009 - 18:01
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Just variations on this thank you.
Tomorrow I'm off to see my Mum at the seaside and she always slings me out while she has a nap. So tomorrow is another day (that will include chip shop chips)
Mike
Tomorrow I'm off to see my Mum at the seaside and she always slings me out while she has a nap. So tomorrow is another day (that will include chip shop chips)
Mike
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Posted 21/08/2009 - 18:14
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Very nice image, Mike.
I prefer the original orientation of the wheat, its more natural to how we see things, 'cos we read and write from left to right, to put it simply. Great photo, nonetheless.
Right to left kinda' goes against the grain!
I prefer the original orientation of the wheat, its more natural to how we see things, 'cos we read and write from left to right, to put it simply. Great photo, nonetheless.
Right to left kinda' goes against the grain!
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Posted 21/08/2009 - 19:14
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Interesting thread but I can't think why you were upset with the foreground stalk of grain that is what drew me into the shot.
Prefer it as original un-flipped and until the last two B & W versions I preferred the colour but now I am not sure think I would need to see them side by side as they both have a good deal of appeal.
Prefer it as original un-flipped and until the last two B & W versions I preferred the colour but now I am not sure think I would need to see them side by side as they both have a good deal of appeal.
Jackie H
K7, K20D, istDS, Optio SV, ME
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Sigma 105mm 2.8 Macro & Bertha 50-500
K7, K20D, istDS, Optio SV, ME
Most used glass
50mm f1.4, 60-250mm, 28-80mm,
Sigma 105mm 2.8 Macro & Bertha 50-500
Posted 21/08/2009 - 20:14
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I was annoyed that I couldn't work out why the AF wouldn't lock onto that stalk until I realised it was maybe 8" away from the lens which just a bit too close even for the Sigma. But if I moved far enough away to get a decent lock the perspective went to pot.
I think I am going to reflip it.
Mike
I think I am going to reflip it.
Mike
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Posted 21/08/2009 - 21:20
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I understand now, nothing worse than a hunting focus particularly when it seems to start just when you are ready to click.
The correct orientation pleases me best as somehow it looks correct the flipped one looks a bit awkward - funny once you have a few comments you look at it again and see your own work differently. Love the shot BTY
The correct orientation pleases me best as somehow it looks correct the flipped one looks a bit awkward - funny once you have a few comments you look at it again and see your own work differently. Love the shot BTY
Jackie H
K7, K20D, istDS, Optio SV, ME
Most used glass
50mm f1.4, 60-250mm, 28-80mm,
Sigma 105mm 2.8 Macro & Bertha 50-500
K7, K20D, istDS, Optio SV, ME
Most used glass
50mm f1.4, 60-250mm, 28-80mm,
Sigma 105mm 2.8 Macro & Bertha 50-500
Posted 22/08/2009 - 02:35
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I dont know but i do really perfer #3... Just learning
Posted 22/08/2009 - 16:33
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paulyrichard wrote:
I prefer the original orientation of the wheat, its more natural to how we see things, 'cos we read and write from left to right, to put it simply.
Agreed. I prefer the original orientation of the wheat, its more natural to how we see things, 'cos we read and write from left to right, to put it simply.
Lovely shot, in color. You can't go wrong with complementary colors!
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Just shows it pays to chuck the camera in the car when going out. I had to go a few miles up the road to a client and took the camera with me and all this was the result. So, quite a productive shot as I have learnt something.
Mike
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