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posiview · 12-01-2013, 20:46

On, yeah. Cracker. As soon as I saw it I liked it.

So usual crit could be too much empty FG, but the leading lines really draw my eye into the photograph...but more, for me, is the cracking detail and the weathered colour on the wood. Then I thought more detail in the sky....then I thought, no...that would have detracted from the wood and cars.

Great colour in the cars and the whole image really speaks 'off season'.

Crit. I really like not being able to offer any crit....but I can't offer any.

Good show.

Cheers.

The goblin · 12-01-2013, 21:41

Quick entry this week Iain and a superb effort too. The detail in the flooring is amazing and really draws the eye towards the cars

blakester · 12-01-2013, 22:07 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by pikestar

For me you nailed the grungy look you were going for really live the way you processed it

Thanks Jon, glad you like it

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Originally Posted by philthejuggler

I really like this picture Iain - you've captured the desolation of the closed season and I like the processing of the colours.

Phil

Cheers Phil, I wanted to maintain the bright colours of the cars and not desaturate them too much whilst still having a dark desolate feel to the place.

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Originally Posted by posiview

On, yeah. Cracker. As soon as I saw it I liked it.

So usual crit could be too much empty FG, but the leading lines really draw my eye into the photograph...but more, for me, is the cracking detail and the weathered colour on the wood. Then I thought more detail in the sky....then I thought, no...that would have detracted from the wood and cars.

Great colour in the cars and the whole image really speaks 'off season'.

Crit. I really like not being able to offer any crit....but I can't offer any.

Good show.

Cheers.

Cheers Andy, there wasn't a lot of detail in the sky so made a conscious decision to have more foreground, which had loads of detail in the boards.
As mentioned to Phil above, the colour in the cars was something that had to stay, because of their vivid colours as contrast against the darker feel to the surroundings.

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Originally Posted by The goblin

Quick entry this week Iain and a superb effort too. The detail in the flooring is amazing and really draws the eye towards the cars

Thanks Marsha, a quick submission was a must this week as I am away from tomorrow afternoon on a week long residential course for work.

Cg_Girl · 12-01-2013, 22:17

Great 2nd shot Iain and interpretation of the theme..very desolate and lonely.. loving the lines and texture in the floor with vibrant car colours...

sworks · 12-01-2013, 22:19

Love the texture to this image, is it how you processed it or HDR?

blakester · 12-01-2013, 22:27 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by Cg_Girl

Great 2nd shot Iain and interpretation of the theme..very desolate and lonely.. loving the lines and texture in the floor with vibrant car colours...

Thanks Trace, I had a moment of inspiration this morning when the theme was announced and got myself down to sunny

Clacton-on-Sea. Clacton Pier did the rest

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Originally Posted by sworks

Love the texture to this image, is it how you processed it or HDR?

Thanks Mark, the texture comes from HDR. The HDR was at 50% strength, then processed it in photoshop.

posiview · 12-01-2013, 22:44

Hi, Iain, I had another look and wondered what your Season would look like with a bit of a grungy/textured feel so I ran it through Snapseed on my iPad.

It gave it a real Silent Hill feel. I won't post any here unless you want, but will email you one for perusal, if you want.

Cheers.

blakester · 12-01-2013, 22:54 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by posiview

Hi, Iain, I had another look and wondered what your Season would look like with a bit of a grungy/textured feel so I ran it through Snapseed on my iPad.

It gave it a real Silent Hill feel. I won't post any here unless you want, but will email you one for perusal, if you want.

Cheers.

Andy,
I don't mind at all if you post it in here, I'd be interested to see what you've come up with

superpippo · 12-01-2013, 23:09

Hi Iain

All has been said. Very quick off the mark and an excellent idea, well executed.
A real sense of out -of-season to the shot so spot on theme.

Have a good week away.

posiview · 12-01-2013, 23:29

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Originally Posted by blakester

Andy,
I don't mind at all if you post it in here, I'd be interested to see what you've come up with

Here you go. My edit may have removed some of the Seasonal feeling, but I really wanted to see what it looked like with a Silent Hill feel.

Cheers.

Not mine...Iains photograph by andysheader (Posiview), on Flickr

blakester · 13-01-2013, 10:13 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by superpippo

Hi Iain

All has been said. Very quick off the mark and an excellent idea, well executed.
A real sense of out -of-season to the shot so spot on theme.

Have a good week away.

Thanks Alan,
I had to be quick off the mark otherwise I would be playing catch up so early in the year

Cheers

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Originally Posted by posiview

Here you go. My edit may have removed some of the Seasonal feeling, but I really wanted to see what it looked like with a Silent Hill feel.

Cheers.

Not mine...Iains photograph by andysheader (Posiview), on Flickr

I like that Andy, cheers

Is that a texture overlay thats been applied?
It certainly has the silent hill feel to it.

posiview · 13-01-2013, 10:19

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Originally Posted by blakester

I like that Andy, cheers

Is that a texture overlay thats been applied?
It certainly has the silent hill feel to it.

Yeah, used Snapseed, cheap and cheerful

Cheers.

blakester · 13-01-2013, 10:29 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by posiview

Yeah, used Snapseed, cheap and cheerful

Cheers.

I will need to look into that Andy. I have just acquired an ipad from my daughter who is off to Australia for a year or two and didnt want to take her ipad.

posiview · 13-01-2013, 10:33

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Originally Posted by blakester

I will need to look into that Andy. I have just acquired an ipad from my daughter who is off to Australia for a year or two and didnt want to take her ipad.

Woohoo, there is some cracking and very cheap software out there.

Cheers.

n1kcy · 13-01-2013, 10:51

I like the processing, it definitely livens up the picture. Good use of lead in lines too.

alsjazzera · 13-01-2013, 12:19

Yet again an excellent submission the floor is excellent and it does have that out of season feeling only a funfair can have

The goblin · 13-01-2013, 12:55

Iain Snapseed is awesome, I think it's £2.99 for Apple but I just downloaded for free on my hubby's Samsung phone! It does loads, definitely recommended.

michael23 · 13-01-2013, 13:16

Hi Iain, that is a really nice picture, everything works really well. Love the pp. Maybe just me but I am wondering if it needs a slight straighten?

anitacv · 13-01-2013, 13:55

Like the way the colours, lines, background draw you into picture.

mich66 · 13-01-2013, 14:45

like your POV, great processing.. really brings out the textures and the colours pop..

blondie606 · 13-01-2013, 17:15

Hi ya

you've done it again....great imagination to see the link to the theme...think on balance I prefer your original edit ( andy's is just a touch to harsh for me) though I think maybe a little more punch to the sky ? Very subtle use of HDR which works a treat

Enjoy your course matey & see you in week 3

wibbly · 13-01-2013, 21:37

Great composition and processing. I can't add much to what has been said.

Well done.

Dark Knight · 13-01-2013, 22:17

Hey Iain

Season - Love the low pov mate, the grain in the decking really draws my eyes into the pic - A Cracker

Wish I'd thought of that living in a seaside village

overbez · 14-01-2013, 08:12

I think its brilliant - love the colours and the detail you've brought out in the wooden floor...

One thing I might consider, is to flip it so that the line run up from the bottom left into the shot - there's no writing to give something like this away and to my eye it makes the shot even more appealing.

Well done

puckers · 14-01-2013, 13:23

Love that shot, like the processing and angle.

HeartandSoul · 14-01-2013, 15:14

By the layout of the cars it looks like the front car is getting ready for the opening season followed by the second car and the third car is not even planning on removing it's cover yet

.
Great interpretation of the topic.

Brian_of_Bozeat · 15-01-2013, 09:04

Nice shot. like the colours and the comp. I get a real feeling of abondonment from this, so spot on the theme.

foggy4ever · 16-01-2013, 17:53

Very good idea to show the off season for the Pier, the grain of the wooden floor really stands out against the vibrant colours

Did you lift the cover or was it like that

blakester · 17-01-2013, 22:45 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by n1kcy

I like the processing, it definitely livens up the picture. Good use of lead in lines too.

Thanks Nicky, I wasn't sure how the processing would be received as I am sure its not to everyone's taste.

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Originally Posted by alsjazzera

Yet again an excellent submission the floor is excellent and it does have that out of season feeling only a funfair can have

Thanks Allan, the scene set itself really, I wanted to portray the closed feel of the place.

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Originally Posted by The goblin

Iain Snapseed is awesome, I think it's £2.99 for Apple but I just downloaded for free on my hubby's Samsung phone! It does loads, definitely recommended.

Thanks Marsha, I will have a look at that. £2.99 appeals to my Scottishness

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Originally Posted by michael23

Hi Iain, that is a really nice picture, everything works really well. Love the pp. Maybe just me but I am wondering if it needs a slight straighten?

Thanks Michael

Not sure about the straighten

as i had a look when you mentioned it. The lamposts left and right are both vertical to my eye so not sure about a straighten.

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Originally Posted by anitacv

Like the way the colours, lines, background draw you into picture.

Thanks, much appreciated.

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Originally Posted by mich66

like your POV, great processing.. really brings out the textures and the colours pop..

Thanks Michelle

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Originally Posted by blondie606

Hi ya

you've done it again....great imagination to see the link to the theme...think on balance I prefer your original edit ( andy's is just a touch to harsh for me) though I think maybe a little more punch to the sky ? Very subtle use of HDR which works a treat

Enjoy your course matey & see you in week 3

Thanks Lynne, I know not to everyone's taste but I do like hdr, I find it a useful tool.

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Originally Posted by wibbly

Great composition and processing. I can't add much to what has been said.

Well done.

Thanks for looking/commenting Dave.

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Originally Posted by overbez

I think its brilliant - love the colours and the detail you've brought out in the wooden floor...

One thing I might consider, is to flip it so that the line run up from the bottom left into the shot - there's no writing to give something like this away and to my eye it makes the shot even more appealing.

Well done

Thanks Graham, there is some writing in there which isnt visible at forum sized images, so a good idea, I like your thinking but unfortunately not possible due to the writing.

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Originally Posted by puckers

Love that shot, like the processing and angle.

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeartandSoul

By the layout of the cars it looks like the front car is getting ready for the opening season followed by the second car and the third car is not even planning on removing it's cover yet

.
Great interpretation of the topic.

Thanks Mandy.

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Originally Posted by Brian_of_Bozeat

Nice shot. like the colours and the comp. I get a real feeling of abondonment from this, so spot on the theme.

Cheers Brian.

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Originally Posted by foggy4ever

Very good idea to show the off season for the Pier, the grain of the wooden floor really stands out against the vibrant colours

Did you lift the cover or was it like that

Thanks

The cover was actually lying on the deck and I replaced it over the car but not fully as I wanted the car colours to show.

Kerioak · 19-01-2013, 12:47

The pictures on your wall look interesting

Really like the colours of your Season picture and the bleak yet colourful feel it has

12-01-2013, 20:46	#61
posiview Loves the place Real name : Andy Location: Leeds, England Posts: 7,793 Camera: Nikon D300s (Nikon grip)	On, yeah. Cracker. As soon as I saw it I liked it. So usual crit could be too much empty FG, but the leading lines really draw my eye into the photograph...but more, for me, is the cracking detail and the weathered colour on the wood. Then I thought more detail in the sky....then I thought, no...that would have detracted from the wood and cars. Great colour in the cars and the whole image really speaks 'off season'. Crit. I really like not being able to offer any crit....but I can't offer any. Good show. Cheers. __________________ My TP52 2013 My 2013 ETC thread My TP52 2012 My TP52 2011

12-01-2013, 21:41	#62
The goblin Feet under the table Real name : Marsha Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 2,891 Camera: 5D Mk 3	Quick entry this week Iain and a superb effort too. The detail in the flooring is amazing and really draws the eye towards the cars __________________ My 2012 52 challenge. My 2013 52 challenge.

12-01-2013, 22:17	#64
Cg_Girl Feet under the table Real name : T. Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 2,932 Camera: Canon 550d	Great 2nd shot Iain and interpretation of the theme..very desolate and lonely.. loving the lines and texture in the floor with vibrant car colours... __________________ http://www.facebook.com/Ts365ChallengeLifeBeginsAt40

12-01-2013, 23:09	#69
superpippo Feet under the table Real name : Alan Location: Lytham St Annes area Posts: 1,699	Hi Iain All has been said. Very quick off the mark and an excellent idea, well executed. A real sense of out -of-season to the shot so spot on theme. Have a good week away. __________________ My 52 week 2012 Challenge --- My 52 week 2013 Challenge

13-01-2013, 10:51	#75
n1kcy Special.....Extra Special Real name : Nicky Location: S.W. Wales Posts: 1,649 Camera: Canon 5D Mk II	I like the processing, it definitely livens up the picture. Good use of lead in lines too. __________________ My Flickr \| My personal website \| My 365 Garden Project from 2012

12-01-2013, 22:19	#65
sworks Forum Regular Real name : Mark Location: Cumbria Posts: 531 Camera: Canon 1Dmk11N	Love the texture to this image, is it how you processed it or HDR?

12-01-2013, 22:44	#67
posiview Loves the place Real name : Andy Location: Leeds, England Posts: 7,793 Camera: Nikon D300s (Nikon grip)	Hi, Iain, I had another look and wondered what your Season would look like with a bit of a grungy/textured feel so I ran it through Snapseed on my iPad. It gave it a real Silent Hill feel. I won't post any here unless you want, but will email you one for perusal, if you want. Cheers.

13-01-2013, 12:19	#76
alsjazzera Forum Regular Real name : Allan Location: Chester Posts: 1,221 Camera: Canon 550D	Yet again an excellent submission the floor is excellent and it does have that out of season feeling only a funfair can have __________________

13-01-2013, 12:55	#77
The goblin Feet under the table Real name : Marsha Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 2,891 Camera: 5D Mk 3	Iain Snapseed is awesome, I think it's £2.99 for Apple but I just downloaded for free on my hubby's Samsung phone! It does loads, definitely recommended.

13-01-2013, 13:16	#78
michael23 Growing roots Real name : michael Location: Derbyshire Posts: 8,809 Camera: Canon Eos 50d, Panasonic G5 +14mm	Hi Iain, that is a really nice picture, everything works really well. Love the pp. Maybe just me but I am wondering if it needs a slight straighten? __________________ My 2013 52 project Fluffy The Alien, His Adventures On Planet Earth Pics On Flickr Growing up 365!

13-01-2013, 13:55	#79
anitacv Getting Comfy Real name : Anita Location: West Midlands, UK Posts: 192 Camera: Canon 600D	Like the way the colours, lines, background draw you into picture.

13-01-2013, 14:45	#80
mich66 Feet under the table Real name : michelle Location: north manchester Posts: 1,906 Camera: Nikon D7000	like your POV, great processing.. really brings out the textures and the colours pop..

13-01-2013, 17:15	#81
blondie606 Loves the place Real name : Lynne Posts: 4,656 Camera: Nikon D7000	Hi ya you've done it again....great imagination to see the link to the theme...think on balance I prefer your original edit ( andy's is just a touch to harsh for me) though I think maybe a little more punch to the sky ? Very subtle use of HDR which works a treat Enjoy your course matey & see you in week 3 __________________ MyFlickr Click the colored logo for my 52 for 2013 :

13-01-2013, 21:37	#82
wibbly Forum Regular Real name : Dave Location: Worcestershire Posts: 1,385 Camera: Canon 5Dc	Great composition and processing. I can't add much to what has been said. Well done. __________________ Redditch Camera Club twitter

13-01-2013, 22:17	#83
Dark Knight Loves the place Location: Norfolk Posts: 4,857 Camera: Canon EOS 7D+40d	Hey Iain Season - Love the low pov mate, the grain in the decking really draws my eyes into the pic - A Cracker Wish I'd thought of that living in a seaside village __________________ The 2013/52 Challenge Thread - - - - The 52'ers 'Photo's Only' Thread

14-01-2013, 08:12	#84
overbez Forum Regular Real name : Graham Posts: 1,057 Camera: Nikon D5100	I think its brilliant - love the colours and the detail you've brought out in the wooden floor... One thing I might consider, is to flip it so that the line run up from the bottom left into the shot - there's no writing to give something like this away and to my eye it makes the shot even more appealing. Well done

14-01-2013, 13:23	#85
puckers Been here a while Real name : Lisa Posts: 337	Love that shot, like the processing and angle.

14-01-2013, 15:14	#86
HeartandSoul New here Real name : Mandy Location: Worcs/Shropshire border Posts: 44	By the layout of the cars it looks like the front car is getting ready for the opening season followed by the second car and the third car is not even planning on removing it's cover yet. Great interpretation of the topic.

15-01-2013, 09:04	#87
Brian_of_Bozeat Forum Regular Real name : Brian Location: Bozeat, Northamptonshire Posts: 695 Camera: Nikon D5100	Nice shot. like the colours and the comp. I get a real feeling of abondonment from this, so spot on the theme. __________________ Here's my 52-52 for 2013 and Here's my Flickr

16-01-2013, 17:53	#88
foggy4ever Feet under the table Real name : Colt Seavers Location: Yorkshire Posts: 3,591 Camera: Nikon D300, Fuji S5 Pro, Fuji X10	Very good idea to show the off season for the Pier, the grain of the wooden floor really stands out against the vibrant colours Did you lift the cover or was it like that __________________

19-01-2013, 12:47	#90
Kerioak Loves the place Real name : Christine Location: East Sussex Posts: 6,799 Camera: Photoshop with some help from Canon	The pictures on your wall look interesting Really like the colours of your Season picture and the bleak yet colourful feel it has __________________ Kerioak - Christine Nichols Photography and Retouching Would you like my pictures on your nails? Under construction http://stockimages.kerioak.com