Recent Works

[routlaw]

Here are a few efforts from the past year.....

Roman

Nice work, especially the Japanese Garden image. I had the chance to visit this place once but it was in the summer and the colors were not nearly as profound, still a great place though.

Rob

[RomanJohnston]

Very nicely done Roman, particularly the japanese garden - I admire your style and envy your patience.

Thank you kindly.

I'm on the fence though re: the text in the images; I understand the added value but it doesn't seem to work well here on LL and might be more appropriate for the hardcopy print versions...

Its ok, I get that from time to time. I do that for other forums and my pbase gallery to allow others to know at a glance info on the shot.

My professional site is currently being built and will not have any frames on the examples.

As always I appreciate the feedback.

Roman

[RomanJohnston]

Nice work, especially the Japanese Garden image. I had the chance to visit this place once but it was in the summer and the colors were not nearly as profound, still a great place though.

Rob

Thanks Rob!

I found this composition in the spring (see shot below) and I am kind of torn. The color one is very cool and gets a lot of comments, but I still like the spring shot as well....with the more subdued colors.



Roman

[Hoang]

Wow, RomanJohnston, great work!

Here's one of my recent (taken yesterday) shots:

nikon d3 . nikon 35mm f/2.0 . 35mm
iso 200 . f/16.0
I was testing out my friend Adib's Nikon D3. It's a pretty awesome camera, but not for me. For anyone who does non-tripod, single shot shooting, it is just AMAZING (great DR and high iso performance from a single image). However, for those who work purely on tripods and always do blending or HDR (at low ISO), it isn't really worth it, in my opinion. For me, I need more megapixels!
the top floor of john v. croul hall
it's a very beautiful building =]

[RomanJohnston]

Hoang, very nice HDR work there. Usually not a fan of HDR type pictures but your results are very natural looking.

Roman

[Jeremy Roussak]

Here's one of my recent (taken yesterday) shots:

nikon d3 . nikon 35mm f/2.0 . 35mm
iso 200 . f/16.0
it's a very beautiful building =]

That's the same room as the one I said (a few posts ago on this thread) I didn't really like, isn't it? I think you've done a far better job here.

Jeremy

[routlaw]

Thanks Rob!

I found this composition in the spring (see shot below) and I am kind of torn. The color one is very cool and gets a lot of comments, but I still like the spring shot as well....with the more subdued colors.

Roman

You're right they both work, certainly not anything to sweat bullets over. However there is an added dimension on the autumn version with the fog rolling in from the backside that tends to give this image a bit more panache and almost ethereal sensibility IMO. I would not do limited edition prints on either unless you adjust the price accordingly suspecting both would sell quite well. Just my two cents worth of unsolicited opinion:~)

Rob

[RomanJohnston]

You're right they both work, certainly not anything to sweat bullets over. However there is an added dimension on the autumn version with the fog rolling in from the backside that tends to give this image a bit more panache and almost ethereal sensibility IMO. I would not do limited edition prints on either unless you adjust the price accordingly suspecting both would sell quite well. Just my two cents worth of unsolicited opinion:~)

Rob

I dont do "limited edition" prints of anything. But I would easily consider a 4 seasons set of prints all in one frame....think I will stop by soon and capture winter, and get one around July for summer and I have all the seasons nailed.....ore even wait till next winter and see if we get any more snow and try to get a snow covered scene to get the full seasonal flavor.

Roman

[dwdallam]

Please note that I was replying to another post. And you are the one who decided to make a big deal out of it. Just for the record. Now back to the images:



This is a building I worked in while stationed in Baumholder, Germany. It was built during World War II by the Germans, and shows it.

That's a good photograph.

[dwdallam]

Full Moon--Trinidad, CA Night at 15 minutes.

[mike.online]

Recent trip to Montreal. 30D + EF 50mm f/1.8II

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Artists' Chalkboard.


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Vacuum reminds me of the Ikea Lamp commertail
For reference. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFztDZRtplw

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Montreal Piano

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Qui Lait Cru!?! cheese store at the Jon Talon Market. Fantastic place.


After walking around at -25C for a few hours, I'm thoroughly impressed that my 30D performed flawlessly. Also, my first outing with the EF50mm. Lovely piece of plastic.

[Khun_K]

Shot yesterday with Canon 1Ds MK3 with EF 50/1.2L, ISO set at 100, f/10, 1/200s.
Regards, K

[Josh-H]

Shot yesterday with Canon 1Ds MK3 with EF 50/1.2L, ISO set at 100, f/10, 1/200s.
Regards, K

Beautiful - love the lighting.

[JohnKoerner]

I agree, beautiful work Roman.

I was instantly reminded of a painter you may have heard of, Thomas Kinkade, who is often called "The Painter of Light." He acquired this title because almost all of his work literally "glows" in some form or fashion.

Your photography "glows" in the same way, achieving almost an enchanting effect.

Jack

[jjj]

I agree, beautiful work Roman.

I was instantly reminded of a painter you may have heard of, Thomas Kinkade, who is often called "The Painter of Light." He acquired this title because almost all of his work literally "glows" in some form or fashion.

Your photography "glows" in the same way, achieving almost an enchanting effect.

I'd be horrified if anyone compared my work to Kinkade! Dreadful sub-par chocolate box cheesiness. It's like someone vomited up twee Disneyness. Yuck. He is remarkably popular though as the public's appetite for such cheddar is enormous.
Roman's work however is quite classy.

[RomanJohnston]

Jack – Thank you very much for your kind feedback. Light is exactly what photography is about. I am just thankful that I can identify it and capture it…..and have the privilege of being there when it happens.

JJJ – I’m not horrified at all, I get the jest of what Jack is trying to say. I too shy away from things that get too popular, but I think his comments were more about light quality and less about Kinkade.  I think he was trying to say something similar to what you’re saying….and I thank both of you for saying it!  :~)

Roman

[JohnKoerner]

I'd be horrified if anyone compared my work to Kinkade! Dreadful sub-par chocolate box cheesiness. It's like someone vomited up twee Disneyness. Yuck.

I'd be horrified that you're not making the money he is at your own trade and vocation.

He is remarkably popular though as the public's appetite for such cheddar is enormous.

If he's remarkably popular, and you're not, perhaps you might want to ask yourself, "Why?" Whether Kinkade is the most technically-gifted artist or not was not my point; my point was that his work "glows" and creates an "enchanting effect" that most people find pleasing. The fact Kinkaide is so popular is proof that the "glow" of his work has an enormous positive effect on people. That was the comparison I was trying to make. Actually, I have a personal friend of 20 years who is a world class artist and has work hanging in the Boxing Hall of Fame, a 100-ft wall mural in Daytona Beach Speedway, and has done personal portraits for many sports legends, including Muhammad Ali, Lennox Lewis, Dale Earnhardt, Ted Williams, Roberto Duran, etc. My friend's work is fantastic also, but yet he doesn't make as much as Kinkaide either.

Roman's work however is quite classy.

I agree. I was being complimentary in my comments, and trying to draw a similarity in the "glow" of each's work. I wasn't trying to make an exact comparison on all levels. I don't see why you had to foul it up with your own comments.

Jack



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[Mark F]

Anders, I like the photo but (and maybe its my monitor), I'd like to see the ruins on the left burned in so as not blow the highlights, and the rock wall on the right side dodged to get more detail.  I think that would make it a better print.

[jjj]

I'd be horrified that you're not making the money he is at your own trade and vocation.

I doubt many photographers earn like he does.

If he's remarkably popular, and you're not, perhaps you might want to ask yourself, "Why?"

Lowest common denominator! Look at the popular press, gutter scaping that appeals to people's basest instincts. No interest to me at all, but equally I'm not bothered if other people like his work.

Whether Kinkade is the most technically-gifted artist or not was not my point; my point was that his work "glows" and creates an "enchanting effect" that most people find pleasing.

and many also find nauseating.

The fact Kinkaide is so popular is proof that the "glow" of his work has an enormous positive effect on people. That was the comparison I was trying to make. Actually, I have a personal friend of 20 years who is a world class artist and has work hanging in the Boxing Hall of Fame, a 100-ft wall mural in Daytona Beach Speedway, and has done personal portraits for many sports legends, including Muhammad Ali, Lennox Lewis, Dale Earnhardt, Ted Williams, Roberto Duran, etc. My friend's work is fantastic also, but yet he doesn't make as much as Kinkaide either.

Why is the amount of money earned so important? If it was money that was the main motivation, photography or art is not the place to try to get rich.

I agree. I was being complimentary in my comments, and trying to draw a similarity in the "glow" of each's work. I wasn't trying to make an exact comparison on all levels. I don't see why you had to foul it up with your own comments.

And as I said, I simply wouldn't find being compared to Kinkade complimentary. Hardly 'fouling'  things up. I understand you are being nice about Roman's work, but you used to my mind an odd comparison.
Imagine if you compared Don Delillio's writing to that of a hack at the national enquirer, I doubt he be that pleased even if the National Enquirer sells way copies more that he does.

[Hoang]

Hoang, very nice HDR work there. Usually not a fan of HDR type pictures but your results are very natural looking.

Roman

Thank you, RomanJohnston. I feel the same way. I think many HDRs are just processed so badly, but the actual technique has so much potential.

That's the same room as the one I said (a few posts ago on this thread) I didn't really like, isn't it? I think you've done a far better job here.

Jeremy

Yes, it is, Kikashi. Thanks, I think it is too. I need to keep practicing, as it is still hard for me to visualize what type of "look" is best for a scene.