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The Art of Photography => User Critiques => Topic started by: MattNQ on February 16, 2012, 07:49:51 am

Title: Just a gate?
Post by: MattNQ on February 16, 2012, 07:49:51 am
Here's one from our NZ trip last september that I have questions about which I am in two minds;
1. Colour or mono? Which is more effective?
2. Would you darken the mountains on the colour one, or leave them in the subdued tones as they are?

(http://mattlarsen.smugmug.com/Landscapes/South-Island-Perspectives/i-rfdmLLP/0/M/P9076225mod3-M.jpg)

(http://mattlarsen.smugmug.com/MonochromeMagic/South-Island-in-Black-and/i-XKZ9m7p/0/M/P9076225mod4-M.jpg)
Title: Re: Just a gate?
Post by: jalcocer on February 16, 2012, 08:23:40 am
both look good, although the color looks more appealing to me, I don't know about bringing up the mountains a bit, since for me the focus is on the fence. Good shot
Title: Re: Just a gate?
Post by: shutterpup on February 16, 2012, 09:26:40 am
I prefer the B&W
Title: Re: Just a gate?
Post by: popnfresh on February 16, 2012, 12:25:00 pm
Quote from: shutterpup on February 16, 2012, 09:26:40 am
I prefer the B&W

ditto.
Title: Re: Just a gate?
Post by: Jeremy Roussak on February 16, 2012, 02:35:17 pm
Quote from: shutterpup on February 16, 2012, 09:26:40 am
I prefer the B&W
So do I. I'd be tempted to clone out the three vertical fence posts which show up between the top two slats of the gate.

Jeremy

(Edit: removed an intrusive, unnecessary and indeed incorrect "d")
Title: Re: Just a gate?
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on February 16, 2012, 02:55:27 pm
BW for me too. I didn't notice the three fence posts that Jeremy complained about until I read his post, but now I agree with him. I would prefer them to be gone.

Eric
Title: Re: Just a gate?
Post by: wolfnowl on February 16, 2012, 05:46:53 pm
Ditto.  Again!

Mike.
Title: Re: Just a gate?
Post by: jalcocer on February 16, 2012, 05:58:25 pm
After watching the shot many times, the b&w is starting to grow more on me, either way, both pictures look really good
Title: Re: Just a gate?
Post by: MattNQ on February 16, 2012, 08:15:12 pm
 I hadn't really noticed the fenceposts either...!  Funny how you can stare at something for ages & still not see all the detail :D That is what critique is for !
In hindsight, I wish I had left a bit more space on the left, but that is the edge of the shot. It was a bit rushed - jumped out of the van with the wife wondering out loud why on earth I wanted a photo of a gate...!   ;D
Title: Re: Just a gate?
Post by: Rob C on February 17, 2012, 04:34:53 am
Quote from: MattNQ on February 16, 2012, 08:15:12 pm
I hadn't really noticed the fenceposts either...!  Funny how you can stare at something for ages & still not see all the detail :D That is what critique is for !
In hindsight, I wish I had left a bit more space on the left, but that is the edge of the shot. It was a bit rushed - jumped out of the van with the wife wondering out loud why on earth I wanted a photo of a gate...!   ;D


I have long known that women have more sense than men.

;-)

Rob C
Title: Re: Just a gate?
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on February 17, 2012, 10:33:23 am
Quote from: Rob C on February 17, 2012, 04:34:53 am

I have long known that women have more sense than men.

;-)

Rob C
Are you trying to tell us that Jeremy is a woman?   :D

Eric
Title: Re: Just a gate?
Post by: Rob C on February 17, 2012, 01:43:35 pm
Quote from: Eric Myrvaagnes on February 17, 2012, 10:33:23 am
Are you trying to tell us that Jeremy is a woman?   :D

Eric


Good Lord, Eric, how on Earth do you imagine I would know? This is a family show, remember, no in-depth interviews will be tolerated!

Rob C