Ancient Stones
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Stokesay Castle, Shropshire. My friends at Durham Photo Soc say I've overdone the contrast here and made the picture too harsh. But its the effect I wanted, to make the stonework look gritty and ancient.
Just checked the EXIF which seems to be missing all the info. The picture was taken on a K10d with 16-50DA* lens at 16mm.
Just checked the EXIF which seems to be missing all the info. The picture was taken on a K10d with 16-50DA* lens at 16mm.
02/11/2008 - 10:59davidtrout
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Posted 03/11/2008 - 08:57
GivingTree wrote:
I like the contrast, it makes it feel spooky. I think it would work much better if the sky wasn't just bright white.
I like the contrast, it makes it feel spooky. I think it would work much better if the sky wasn't just bright white.
Agree with Givingtree, some texture in the sky could make it more forbodding.
Still a good shot though.
Cheers, HG
K110+DA40, K200+DA35, K3 and a bag of lenses, bodies and other bits.
Mustn't forget the Zenits, or folders, or...
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Posted 03/11/2008 - 09:48
Thanks for those comments, much appreciated. I agree about the sky, the light was poor and there wasn't much detail up there to start with. I know a forboding menacing sky would have helped but I have a confession -my Photoshop technical experience hasn't yet got round to doing layers so I'm not confident about importing a sky from somewhere else.
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Posted 03/11/2008 - 21:24
I also love the contrast ! i think it really matches the overall image and feelings the surroundings give . . tombs and old houses ..
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Posted 05/11/2008 - 00:23
Great image, like the 'harsh' B&W.
Agree about the sky, give it a try replacing it in Photoshop when you get more into it.
Playing with it is half the fun, I think anyway.
ali
Cheers
Ali
ist* DS & Ricoh GR
Agree about the sky, give it a try replacing it in Photoshop when you get more into it.
Playing with it is half the fun, I think anyway.
ali
Cheers
Ali
ist* DS & Ricoh GR
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Posted 06/11/2008 - 15:26
Yep I agree... Just remember to work on a copy of the picture before editting (not like I done) and yes I am embarrassed 
Pentax K7 and K5 and several black tubey things with magnifying glass in that twist around and move in and out - to be honest I am not sure exactly what I have. Will list the proper names one day..
Pentax K7 and K5 and several black tubey things with magnifying glass in that twist around and move in and out - to be honest I am not sure exactly what I have. Will list the proper names one day..
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GivingTree
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