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The Art of Photography => User Critiques => Topic started by: mitchdob on February 13, 2009, 11:43:59 am

Title: Trona
Post by: mitchdob on February 13, 2009, 11:43:59 am

A few images shot last weekend (Saturday) at Trona.
Really am in love with that place. As always would appreciate any comments as it helps.

I also have a few other images from Trona at:
http://www.mitchdobrowner.com (http://www.mitchdobrowner.com)

Thanks. - Mitch

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Post by: bill t. on February 13, 2009, 01:06:49 pm

Don't change anything.  Great work.

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Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on February 13, 2009, 04:12:46 pm

Magical as always, Mitch. I love them.

-Eric

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Post by: button on February 13, 2009, 07:44:16 pm

Well done!

In my opinion, these two shots require different print sizes.  The first, to my eye, would look best printed large, say 24 to 36 inches or greater, given its "contrast frequency" (for lack of a better term)- it needs to breath, so to speak.  I suspect its aggressive tones will not fight one another on a large canvas.  

I prefer the second, at least at these small sizes.  The contrast in the sky seems more muted with respect to the foreground, providing a soothing, "yin/yang" effect.  It would perhaps look best in the 15-20 inch range.

John

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Post by: wolfnowl on February 14, 2009, 01:15:07 am

Great work indeed.  The second one is my favourite.

Mike.

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Post by: Timo Löfgren on February 14, 2009, 01:37:56 pm

G R E A T   W O R K   !!!!

Timo Löfgren

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Post by: jasonrandolph on February 14, 2009, 02:34:47 pm

Mitch:

Both are excellent, but the first one really pops out at me.  By the way, I just received your folio from Lenswork the other day.  Superb work!

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Post by: Peter McLennan on February 14, 2009, 06:09:17 pm

Superb.  Beyond criticsm.  

How long did you spend at Trona, Mitch?

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Post by: John R on February 14, 2009, 08:02:46 pm

Superb work. The tones just jump out at you.

JMR

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Post by: Paul Sumi on February 14, 2009, 08:12:36 pm

Every time I pass that way going to Death Valley I mean to stop and make time to photograph.  These make it even more difficult NOT to stop.

As always, terrific work.

Paul

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Post by: mitchdob on February 14, 2009, 08:36:40 pm

Quote from: Peter McLennan

How long did you spend at Trona, Mitch?

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Peter, I was at the Pinnacles last Saturday (2/7). Arrived about 2pm and shot until about 6pm.
It was a trip (fun) crossing Searles Dry Lake right after the heavy rains.

I appreciate everyone's feedback.
It really does help to keep me on track. - Mitch

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Post by: maxima302 on February 15, 2009, 05:18:46 am

Hi Mitch-

I love these shots! Mind sharing what format they were shot on?

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Post by: mjrichardson on February 15, 2009, 02:35:33 pm

Hi.

Both shots are simply breathtaking!

Thanks for sharing, inspiring stuff.

Mat.

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Post by: Peter McLennan on February 15, 2009, 08:18:13 pm

Quote from: mitchdob

It really does help to keep me on track. - Mitch

Whatever track you're on, Mitch, it's the right one.

Simply gorgeous images.

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Post by: mitchdob on February 16, 2009, 12:23:05 pm

Quote from: maxima302

Hi Mitch-

Mind sharing what format they were shot on?

Hi maxima.
Format is digital. I shoot with Sony R1s.
- Mitch

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Post by: deeyas on February 16, 2009, 01:59:07 pm

Mitch,

Outstanding work! I followed the link to your website, and loved the entire collection. I was wondering if you used a Tilt-shift lens for the urban landscapes?

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Post by: bob mccarthy on February 16, 2009, 03:54:31 pm

Made a visit to AfterImage Gallery in Dallas on Saturday. You and Eliot Porter were showcased in the front gallery. Good company to be in.

beautiful work

bob

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Post by: Lisa Nikodym on February 16, 2009, 05:24:29 pm

I have adored most of your work here for awhile now.  This is another great set.  I especially like the first one.

Lisa

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Post by: DarkPenguin on February 16, 2009, 05:52:02 pm

In case it hasn't been mentioned this is still available at a discount ...

http://lenswork.com/specialeditions/lwf-012.htm (http://lenswork.com/specialeditions/lwf-012.htm)

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Post by: KeithR on February 16, 2009, 06:02:34 pm

Quote from: DarkPenguin

In case it hasn't been mentioned this is still available at a discount ...

http://lenswork.com/specialeditions/lwf-012.htm (http://lenswork.com/specialeditions/lwf-012.htm)

But only until the end of the month.

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Post by: dwood on February 16, 2009, 06:07:58 pm

First one makes the biggest impact on me but I quite enjoy all of your work Mitch. You make some very inspiring pictures.

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Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on February 16, 2009, 09:06:18 pm

Quote from: DarkPenguin

In case it hasn't been mentioned this is still available at a discount ...

http://lenswork.com/specialeditions/lwf-012.htm (http://lenswork.com/specialeditions/lwf-012.htm)

And it is a stunning portfolio. It will be a bargain even after the price goes up, but it's even more of a bargain right now.

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Post by: DarkPenguin on February 16, 2009, 10:52:24 pm

Quote from: mitchdob

Hi maxima.
Format is digital. I shoot with Sony R1s.
- Mitch

The APS-C sensor sized Sony with the Carl Zeiss 24-100 something?  Neat.

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Post by: mitchdob on February 17, 2009, 03:00:42 pm

Quote from: deeyas

I was wondering if you used a Tilt-shift lens for the urban landscapes?

Hey deeyas..... no, no tilt-shift lens was involved.

Quote from: bob mccarthy

Made a visit to AfterImage Gallery in Dallas on Saturday. You and Eliot Porter were showcased in the front gallery. Good company to be in.

beautiful work

bob

Thank you for the support Bob!! And same to the others who mentioned the LensWork folios.

Quote from: DarkPenguin

The APS-C sensor sized Sony with the Carl Zeiss 24-100 something?  Neat.

Yep, I think the camera (especially the R1s optics and optical path) is something special.

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Post by: Peter McLennan on February 17, 2009, 06:56:54 pm

Mitch, when I asked how long you were at Trona, it was because of the extraordinary quality of the images you presented.  

I imagined the reply would have been something like "Oh, several weeks."    

Congratulations on your timing and your taking advantage thereof.

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Post by: Christos Andronis on February 19, 2009, 06:53:52 am

Absolutely stunning shots! Thanks for sharing.

- Christos