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Matt S

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High Key Landscape
« on: December 31, 2011, 01:50:02 am »

This is my first real go at this type of shot. I know it is not for everyone but I think these type of shots would look great in super modern houses. What do you think??

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Re: High Key Landscape
« Reply #1 on: December 31, 2011, 02:50:46 am »

I think it would look even better in b&w.

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Re: High Key Landscape
« Reply #2 on: December 31, 2011, 03:59:07 am »

It's almost monochrome as it is, and I agree with Slobodan, it would be improved by making it a true monochrome image.

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Re: High Key Landscape
« Reply #3 on: December 31, 2011, 08:49:09 pm »

Cheers for looking guys.

I had the same thought as both of you and tried the monochrome conversion but I like the subtle golden glow on the rocks as I think it ads another dimension.

Here is a black and white version.

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Re: High Key Landscape
« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2012, 03:38:20 am »

I can see what you're saying. I still prefer the B&W, even though either would do very nicely on my wall

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Re: High Key Landscape
« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2012, 05:06:51 am »

I had the same thought as both of you and tried the monochrome conversion but I like the subtle golden glow on the rocks as I think it ads another dimension.
Unusually for me (I generally prefer b&w), I agree with you. The colour version has an appeal which the other lacks.

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Re: High Key Landscape
« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2012, 06:20:18 am »

Very nice shot.  I prefer the color one.  I think the slight amount of color adds a bit to the depth of the image.  But, the B&W is also very nice.  Have you thought of somewhere in between the two versions?

In any case, I would be proud to have either hanging on my wall.
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Re: High Key Landscape
« Reply #7 on: January 02, 2012, 12:15:42 pm »

I also think the color version has a certain something that works well.
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Re: High Key Landscape
« Reply #8 on: January 06, 2012, 09:09:26 am »

Unusually for me (I generally prefer b&w), I agree with you. The colour version has an appeal which the other lacks.

Jeremy

Agreed - the golden glow adds another dimension. If I only ever saw the B&W, though, I would not in the least be disappointed!
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Re: High Key Landscape
« Reply #9 on: January 09, 2012, 12:28:50 am »

Put me in the colour crowd.  I like the B&W and it stands well on its own, but I prefer the subtleties of the gold/ yellows.

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Re: High Key Landscape
« Reply #10 on: January 09, 2012, 05:18:22 am »

Thanks for the comments guys

I was like most of you and thought it would work really well in b/w but it surprised me to as I liked the colour better also.

Cheers for looking

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Re: High Key Landscape
« Reply #11 on: January 19, 2012, 02:48:45 pm »

Hi all
I have to say, I'm with Slobodan and Bill in the BW camp. Both are really nice but I love the B&W one. The image has been broken down into just 2 groups. The rocks slowly fading to white and the water silky and semi transparent from a very long shutter speed (and your work on the levels). The conversion to Black and white has stripped the image down further to a minimum and I think it works really well.

Either really work though. Well done Mat

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Re: High Key Landscape
« Reply #12 on: January 20, 2012, 08:35:38 am »

+1 for B&W
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