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The Art of Photography => User Critiques => Topic started by: Chairman Bill on August 06, 2015, 06:20:54 pm

Title: Study of a door & lock
Post by: Chairman Bill on August 06, 2015, 06:20:54 pm: C&C welcome
Title: Re: Study of a door & lock
Post by: BobDavid on August 06, 2015, 10:43:16 pm: The picture shows a lot of technical finesse. However, I think the composition is a bit staid. It's a great subject. Are you interested exploring it further?
Title: Re: Study of a door & lock
Post by: tom b on August 07, 2015, 12:17:32 am: A great place for doors is Rajasthan (https://www.google.com.au/search?q=rajasthani+doors&es_sm=91&biw=780&bih=331&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAWoVChMI2fn98Y2WxwIVBsamCh13SQVp&dpr=1.75).

Cheers,
Title: Re: Study of a door & lock
Post by: stamper on August 07, 2015, 03:40:42 am: I like it and the processing. Done a lot of similar things but don't post any for viewing because I think the feedback would be mostly negative. :(
Title: Re: Study of a door & lock
Post by: Chairman Bill on August 07, 2015, 07:26:29 am: Quote from: BobDavid on August 06, 2015, 10:43:16 pm
The picture shows a lot of technical finesse. However, I think the composition is a bit staid. It's a great subject. Are you interested exploring it further?

I see what you mean about the composition, but I was trying to maintain something of a door-like perspective, whilst obviously making the lock a major feature.

My main issue was concerning the B&W conversion. I'm always looking for advice on how I can improve this - much of my work is taken with a monochrome form in mind, and so much of my output is monochrome. I'm always after the best B&W I can get.
Title: Re: Study of a door & lock
Post by: Bob_B on August 07, 2015, 08:57:39 am: Quote from: Chairman Bill on August 07, 2015, 07:26:29 am
...(lots deleted)...I'm always after the best B&W I can get.

Well, I think you're smack right on the money with your BW processing. Superb imho.
Title: Re: Study of a door & lock
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on August 07, 2015, 09:50:17 am: I think the BW conversion is just right, and I like the composition, too. It shows the fantastic lock well while providing enough door (with excellent detail) to give a good context.
Title: Re: Study of a door & lock
Post by: RSL on August 07, 2015, 11:14:56 am: It's nice, Bill, but it doesn't give me a transcendental experience.
Title: Re: Study of a door & lock
Post by: Chairman Bill on August 07, 2015, 01:52:12 pm: Quote from: RSL on August 07, 2015, 11:14:56 am
It's nice, Bill, but it doesn't give me a transcendental experience.
It's all hand of man, so I don't know what you're moaning about ;)
Title: Re: Study of a door & lock
Post by: Jeremy Roussak on August 16, 2015, 01:35:46 pm: Quote from: Chairman Bill on August 07, 2015, 07:26:29 am
My main issue was concerning the B&W conversion. I'm always looking for advice on how I can improve this - much of my work is taken with a monochrome form in mind, and so much of my output is monochrome. I'm always after the best B&W I can get.

I think the processing is spot on. The tones are wonderful, just the sort of thing I hope for and usually fail to achieve.

Jeremy