Stormfront
by johnriley
An HDR followed by an IR-style black and white conversion. I wanted drama here for this incredible monument. I'm not sure what it's called, but the location is Lancaster.
Uploaded27/02/2011 - 23:07
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Posted 28/02/2011 - 04:26
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As above, an impressive image. It is Ashton Memorial in Williamson Park.
From web:
Ashton Memorial, Williamson Park, Lancaster, Lancashire. Williamson Park was laid out in the late 19th century by Lancaster-born millionaire businessman James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton. He commissioned the Edwardian Baroque style memorial as a tribute to his late wife Jessy and it was built in 1907-1909. It later fell into disrepair but was completely restored in 1986-1987.
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From web:
Ashton Memorial, Williamson Park, Lancaster, Lancashire. Williamson Park was laid out in the late 19th century by Lancaster-born millionaire businessman James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton. He commissioned the Edwardian Baroque style memorial as a tribute to his late wife Jessy and it was built in 1907-1909. It later fell into disrepair but was completely restored in 1986-1987.
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Too far from a shore.
Posted 28/02/2011 - 07:21
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Very striking John, excellent shot. I might have been, picky perhaps, tempted to clone out the 'bush' on the outer left?
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Posted 28/02/2011 - 08:06
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Thanks for the comments and thanks to K10D for the info!
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Posted 28/02/2011 - 09:32
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Well that is dramatic, and then some!! HDR works well in the black and white conversion and a great infra red feel. Good high impact shot
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Posted 28/02/2011 - 12:58
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Great black and white converison and very dramatic. I've seen that building many times when driving on the M6 and I thought it was part of Lancaster University. Now I know better thanks to Gary.
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Posted 28/02/2011 - 18:11
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Nice shot John, a great BW.
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Posted 28/02/2011 - 18:29
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A fine image, John. Lovely composition and a punchy conversion.
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Posted 01/03/2011 - 06:13
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Wonderful lights, shades and composition. It's really dramatic, you made a good work. I like it.
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