weekly Manc Man's 52 for 2015 - Week 9 - Close Up added.

Hi, agree with Andy above the 1st one looks cut out if you know what I mean nothing to ground it
the second on both horse and rider very elegant indeed though again BG little distracting, but it fits the theme perfectly
 
alsjazzera said:
Hi, agree with Andy above the 1st one looks cut out if you know what I mean nothing to ground it
the second on both horse and rider very elegant indeed though again BG little distracting, but it fits the theme perfectly
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Thank you Allan
#1 was taken with statue sat on a piece of white card and with a piece of white card, i increased the levels to over expose the card to make the statue stand out more...
 
Hi Darren,

both shots are well on theme.

The first shot's very good, I agree with the distractions in the second shot, so it's #1 for me
 
#1 for me because of the (already mentioned) busy bg in #2.

I feel it needs grounding because it is mounted on a base. If it wasn't then the all white background may work better :rolleyes:
 
Hi Darren .......I do really like the bronze horse but he does look a bit floaty, I wonder if you put a simple frame around it it would give it more definition on the page. That's a fabulous white background, I've been trying that this week without much success, yours looks great.
 
susiejb said:
Hi Darren .......I do really like the bronze horse but he does look a bit floaty, I wonder if you put a simple frame around it it would give it more definition on the page. That's a fabulous white background, I've been trying that this week without much success, yours looks great.
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I cheated Susie. I selected the statue, then inverted the selection and adjusted the levels. One of the joys of photoshop.
 
Hi Darren,

I think that Number 1 is a far better photography than number 2 for reasons that have already been amply covered. Background far too busy etc. Number 1 is a good image and I am not put off by the white background at all. However, elegant is not the word that comes to mid. Powerful would be a better fit. Still you can't have everything! Good work
 
p3ryg said:
No 2 rings more elegant than No1 but that's just my opinion ;-)
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Pinkbikerbabe said:
Elegant - 1 for me as well as the bg In the second image is distracting.
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Plumtreelad said:
Hi Darren,

I think that Number 1 is a far better photography than number 2 for reasons that have already been amply covered. Background far too busy etc. Number 1 is a good image and I am not put off by the white background at all. However, elegant is not the word that comes to mid. Powerful would be a better fit. Still you can't have everything! Good work
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Cheers everyone... Thanks for the comments and for taking the time to look
Must admit i wasn't happy with #1 myself..
 
Nothing wrong with the first pic for me (y)

I wanted to do your second shot as my elegant but I have no idea or the time to find a horse and rider in February :thinking:
 
posiview said:
Hmmm, #1 has wonderful shadows but not too keen on the floating feel.

#2, Elegant indeed. A little better separation would be idea.

Cheers.
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Have to agree here.
It's a lovely bronze though :)
 
Very good!
Almost had to stand on my head to make sure it was what I thought it was :)
Fits the theme very well.
 
That first one made my eyes go funny Darren :D
I can see what you were trying to do with it,
but as above its shame there wasn't a boat or loch ness monster or something in there as a focal point.
Nice image non the less though (y)
 
viv1969 said:
Very good!
Almost had to stand on my head to make sure it was what I thought it was :)
Fits the theme very well.
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alsjazzera said:
nice idea but lacks a little focal point for me
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Pinkbikerbabe said:
Watery - I have to agree with the above.
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Cobra said:
That first one made my eyes go funny Darren :D
I can see what you were trying to do with it,
but as above its shame there wasn't a boat or loch ness monster or something in there as a focal point.
Nice image non the less though (y)
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Cheers everyone.

Totally agree with comments about the focal point.

Idea was there, but the execution let me down.

On the plus side i got out with my camera as was determined no to do another indoor photo for the theme.
 
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Good image Darren but agree with general assessment that it lacks that critical focal point. However extra points for getting outside in the fresh air!
 
nice shot Darren. I think I prefer the second, the first was a bit confusing. I's a shame about the lack of a focal point, but
well done on venturing outside :)
 
Plumtreelad said:
Good image Darren but agree with general assessment that it lacks that critical focal point. However extra points for getting outside in the fresh air!
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Dem55 said:
nice shot Darren. I think I prefer the second, the first was a bit confusing. I's a shame about the lack of a focal point, but
well done on venturing outside :)
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Thank you for you comments, and thank you for taking time to visit.

Guess i could have inserted a boat or focal point in PP when i got home, but that would defeat the idea of me taking part in this challenge
 
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HI Darren


Watery.....really sorry but the upside down image doesn't work for me at all , at 1st I thought you'd applied some sort of PS effect .
The original version however, I think has potential ,as a Reflections shot which I'm quite partial to , no real focus point but just a beautiful view........I've been cheeky &, as you have YES for edit photo's , done a quick & dirty edit....possibly a bit ott but working with a low res jpeg is always tricky....I'll take it down if you'd prefer (y)

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blondie606 said:
HI Darren


Watery.....really sorry but the upside down image doesn't work for me at all , at 1st I thought you'd applied some sort of PS effect .
The original version however, I think has potential ,as a Reflections shot which I'm quite partial to , no real focus point but just a beautiful view........I've been cheeky &, as you have YES for edit photo's , done a quick & dirty edit....possibly a bit ott but working with a low res jpeg is always tricky....I'll take it down if you'd prefer (y)
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no worries Lynne @blondie606

the more i look at it the more i dislike it. Guess i made the fatal mistake and thought about the theme too much..

funny, did this on Sunday, after i had posted my original image..

this is a low res image.
IMG_0296 by Darren Paul Photography, on Flickr
 
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Like me, this challenge is getting you out and about and deciding not to do an indoor shot. And yes, overthinking it can mess it up a bit. This is my longwinded way of saying I also prefer the SOOC shot as I got a crick in my neck trying to figure out which way up it was.
 
Bruja said:
Like me, this challenge is getting you out and about and deciding not to do an indoor shot. And yes, overthinking it can mess it up a bit. This is my longwinded way of saying I also prefer the SOOC shot as I got a crick in my neck trying to figure out which way up it was.
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Totally agree Jill.
Think my problem was i had got the idea what i wanted in my head and i was going to post it no matter what.... BIG MISTAKE BY ME... My head was saying post it, but my hears was saying dont...
 
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