Low Key -Swords and Saddles: A very good friend of mine, Charles F. Price, wrote a book called "Nor the Battle to the Strong" about one of his ancestors who fought as a cavalryman in...

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Jan 19, 2015 07:36:07 #

Bob Yankle Loc: Burlington, NC

A very good friend of mine, Charles F. Price, wrote a book called "Nor the Battle to the Strong" about one of his ancestors who fought as a cavalryman in the Revolutionary War. He was looking for an idea of an illustration for the cover of his book when another friend suggested he try to get a photo of a horseman's boot in the stirrups, with all the weapons of a dragoon hanging from the saddle. In effect, this is what an infantryman would see if he looked out at eye-level at a passing mounted cavalryman.

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Jan 19, 2015 07:41:55 #

cmc65

Bob Yankle wrote:

A very good friend of mine, Charles F. Price, wrot... (show quote)

yes, thats all i can say about this photo

Jan 19, 2015 07:44:06 #

Bob Yankle Loc: Burlington, NC

cmc65 wrote:

yes, thats all i can say about this photo

Thanks cmc. It is enough.

Jan 19, 2015 07:44:49 #

catfish252

The B&W makes that shot -- it is very good

Jan 19, 2015 07:49:35 #

Bob Yankle Loc: Burlington, NC

catfish252 wrote:

The B&W makes that shot -- it is very good

Thanks catfish. I agree with you - the Low Key processing adds a good amount of drama to a shot like this.

Jan 19, 2015 11:22:29 #

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Nice work, Bob. I also enjoyed the brief commentary.

Jan 19, 2015 11:23:12 #

angler Loc: StHelens England

Excellent work Bob.

Jan 19, 2015 11:31:37 #

Treepusher Loc: Kingston, Massachusetts

This one's really interesting. Love the low-key approach and the low perspective. Nicely done!

Jan 19, 2015 12:27:59 #

Bob Yankle Loc: Burlington, NC

jaymatt wrote:

Nice work, Bob. I also enjoyed the brief commentary.

Thanks jaymatt. I feared if I didn't at least say "something" I'd get comments like "Is this supposed to be a headless horseman?".

Jan 19, 2015 12:28:59 #

Bob Yankle Loc: Burlington, NC

angler wrote:

Excellent work Bob.

Thanks Jim. This guy has really nice boots, well broken in for hours in the saddle.

Jan 19, 2015 12:30:06 #

Bob Yankle Loc: Burlington, NC

Treepusher wrote:

This one's really interesting. Love the low-key approach and the low perspective. Nicely done!

Thanks Randy. I was impressed with how the lights and shadows played off of each other.

Jan 19, 2015 12:53:48 #

Kingmapix Loc: Mesa, Arizona

Good job, Bob. You are developing your low key talent in new directions. Fun, huh?

Jan 19, 2015 13:13:46 #

Bob Yankle Loc: Burlington, NC

Kingmapix wrote:

Good job, Bob. You are developing your low key talent in new directions. Fun, huh?

Thanks kingmapix. I find Low Key to be a very flexible tool and am willing to try it out on many different subjects. The only requirement is that there be a wide tonal range to work with.

Jan 20, 2015 06:36:59 #

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Awesome Bob. You nailed it in every way!!!
Erv

Jan 20, 2015 06:46:44 #

John The Docent Loc: Kalamazoo, MI

The perspective is perfect for the shot. The black and white treatment makes it go. I like it a lot.

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