Gary Hickin

Joined: 2nd November 2007

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Lovely study- a quality image. Cheers, Gary

Comment by Gary Hickin on 29/08/2012 - 19:00


That's good enough not to need a frame! Yes, ditch the heavy border- it's superb as is- a lovely scene well seen. Great.

Comment by Gary Hickin on 11/08/2012 - 16:56


Really great woofer shot!

Comment by Gary Hickin on 11/08/2012 - 16:50


An ND filter will increase the exposure time, assuming the same f stop,iso but the problem of sufficient dynamic range would remain. An ND grad might improve things but will have an effect across the entire width of the shot, some selective adjustment of levels would be necessary. I would still favour a two shot blend- one for the light, one for the street/buildings. You have inspired me to roa ...

Comment by Gary Hickin on 21/07/2012 - 00:50


Excellent.

Comment by Gary Hickin on 18/07/2012 - 22:38


Super location-potentially a wonderful atmospheric shot if the flare from the streetlight could be controlled. It presents similar problems encountered in a candlelit still life- if you expose for the flame surrounding detail is lost in the shadows- if you expose for the details you just get a glare from the light source. Blending two or more conversions from a single RAW file could work or sim ...

Comment by Gary Hickin on 18/07/2012 - 22:21


I was getting a bit tired of bugs until I saw this- what a great image! Wonderful. Cheers, Gary

Comment by Gary Hickin on 14/07/2012 - 23:42


Very atmospheric- lovely light. needs a little straightening- a degree or so clockwise should do it. I like the choice of objects, I'm all for a pic that tells a story, or part of one- it engages the viewer beyond the visual level. Cheers, Gary

Comment by Gary Hickin on 14/07/2012 - 21:51


Take something relatively ordinary, maybe often overlooked and present it like this- excellent image. Cheers, Gary

Comment by Gary Hickin on 07/07/2012 - 11:32


Super contrast between the cistern and the roses- obviously I want that cistern and I want it now! Cheers, Gary

Comment by Gary Hickin on 03/07/2012 - 19:35


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