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Jeremy Roussak

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« on: November 07, 2009, 01:30:51 pm »

I've been using it as the desktop image on my Mac! C&C?

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« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2009, 01:53:02 pm »

Well, it's an intriguing view!  I'd like it better without the construction crane, but I don't imagine they wanted to take it down long enough for you to make a photograph.

Mike.

Here's something similar... Ancient Cottonwoods

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« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2009, 06:09:44 pm »

I like the picture, too; but I also think that it will improve without the crane. It should be easy to clone out, just give it a try.

If I am not mistaken, that is "Sagrada Familia", at Barcelona; it has been "under construction" for decades (literally), they are not expected to remove the cranes any time soon...
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« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2009, 04:40:36 am »

I agree woth both gentlemen above. It's a good photo but would be better without the crane, The crane breaks the symetry, which could be seen as positive or negative.
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« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2009, 10:48:24 am »

I agree with other, it would be better without the crane.  However, I was there (I think this is Barcelona?) in 2004 and I see the crane is still there.
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« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2009, 01:34:32 pm »

I agree with you all: it would be better without the crane. I suppose cloning it out wouldn't be too difficult.

It is indeed the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. The building has been under construction for a good few decades and is likely to be under construction for a good few more. I suspect that the opportunity of photographing it without the crane won't arise in my lifetime!

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« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2009, 07:49:54 pm »

Quote from: kikashi
I agree with you all: it would be better without the crane. I suppose cloning it out wouldn't be too difficult.

It is indeed the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. The building has been under construction for a good few decades and is likely to be under construction for a good few more. I suspect that the opportunity of photographing it without the crane won't arise in my lifetime!

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A few sticks of dynamite strategically placed might take care of the crane.   But don't get caught!
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« Reply #7 on: November 09, 2009, 03:17:45 am »

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A few sticks of dynamite strategically placed might take care of the crane.   But don't get caught!
It'd be an awful shame if it fell the wrong way, though!

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« Reply #8 on: November 09, 2009, 03:26:49 am »

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A few sticks of dynamite strategically placed might take care of the crane.   But don't get caught!
Are you aware that a train tunnel is going to be built just under the "Sagrada Familia" (hint)? Do you know what happed the last time a rail tunnel was built in this city (hint)? And the tunnel before that (hint)? You see, there is no need to rush towards the dynamite shop...
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« Reply #9 on: November 09, 2009, 04:36:27 am »

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Are you aware that a train tunnel is going to be built just under the "Sagrada Familia" (hint)? Do you know what happed the last time a rail tunnel was built in this city (hint)? And the tunnel before that (hint)? You see, there is no need to rush towards the dynamite shop...




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« Reply #10 on: November 09, 2009, 09:42:52 am »

I go back to my original suggestion of using the clone stamp to get rid of the crane. Maybe use it to get rid of the tunnel while you're at it. 
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« Reply #11 on: November 10, 2009, 04:53:34 am »

Well I'm going to be te odd one out here, because I actually find the crane quite interesting. I love the texture and patterning on the towers and the similar geometric texture on the crane tower.

I do however find the angle of the arm bit thing a bit uncomfortable and had a quick play with making it more horizontal. I do apologise for the very poor results, but I am on my laptop and do not have my glasses, and although I readily admit it is very rough, I find that a more horizontal aspect to the crane thing, makes the image less akward and more satisying for me.

[attachment=17796:vertigo_2.jpg]

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« Reply #12 on: November 10, 2009, 10:22:46 am »

OK, I'll defer to Julie. That's an even better use of the clone tool (or did she bribe the crane operator to move it just a little?    )

It is a stunning image, and Julie's little fix is just what it needs (plus a little more work to clean up the left end of the crane).

Very nice!

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« Reply #13 on: November 11, 2009, 03:37:57 am »

Quote from: jule
Well I'm going to be te odd one out here, because I actually find the crane quite interesting. I love the texture and patterning on the towers and the similar geometric texture on the crane tower.

I do however find the angle of the arm bit thing a bit uncomfortable and had a quick play with making it more horizontal. I do apologise for the very poor results, but I am on my laptop and do not have my glasses, and although I readily admit it is very rough, I find that a more horizontal aspect to the crane thing, makes the image less akward and more satisying for me.

[attachment=17796:vertigo_2.jpg]

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I think you're right, Julie. I spent some time working on it last night and it does look better horizontal. I'll try the other option, of erasing it, this evening and post both for further comment.

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« Reply #14 on: November 11, 2009, 02:34:53 pm »

Well, here are my two reworkings. One is as Julie suggested, but with the crane's cable removed as well. The other just has no crane.

I rather like them both. Thoughts?

[attachment=17839:sf_2.jpg]     [attachment=17838:sf.jpg]

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« Reply #15 on: November 12, 2009, 04:57:56 am »

Quote from: kikashi
Well, here are my two reworkings. One is as Julie suggested, but with the crane's cable removed as well. The other just has no crane.

I rather like them both. Thoughts?

[attachment=17839:sf_2.jpg]     [attachment=17838:sf.jpg]

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I must admit  I am biased, :-) , but the one without the crane just seems to lack that interest factor for me, and the one with the crane just has such lovely geometric shapes and textures.

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