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Feb 19, 2015 14:14:41   #
Moxie Loc: Pensacola, FL
 
Very moody shot... well done Bob.... the only thing missing is a smoldering cigar in an ashtray with wafting smoke.... :)

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Feb 19, 2015 14:22:38   #
photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA
 
Bob Yankle wrote:
The Inman Reading Room at Elon University, accented with dark wood and antique brass fixtures, offers students an attractive setting for quiet study and reflection.

I wanted to photograph this edifice for myself.

This was a photographer's worst nightmare. Internal lighting was so dark I had to boost my ISO considerably to bring out any detail from the shadows, but the sun streaming in through white window slats was blinding. I had to shoot into the sun in order to include the inscription on the far wall which identified the space. Even shooting in AEB, though, I was not able to keep parts of this image from being blown out by the sun (and yes, I know the answer would have been to go back later in the day, but I am not the most patient of fellows).
The Inman Reading Room at Elon University, accente... (show quote)


It looks like an attractive place.

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Feb 19, 2015 14:24:19   #
Bob Yankle Loc: Burlington, NC
 
Moxie wrote:
Very moody shot... well done Bob.... the only thing missing is a smoldering cigar in an ashtray with wafting smoke.... :)
Thanks Jim. The only way that would happen in this non-smoking University would be to create a composite photo. I think I'll pass on that one.

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Feb 19, 2015 14:26:56   #
Bob Yankle Loc: Burlington, NC
 
photophile wrote:
It looks like an attractive place.

Oh, it is Karin. When I first arrived in the building, I had to ask a professor where the room was located - he turned around and walked me to the front door, telling me this was his favorite place on the whole campus

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Feb 19, 2015 14:31:48   #
GWR100 Loc: England
 
Great effect Bob, really well handled,

Geoff

Bob Yankle wrote:
The Inman Reading Room at Elon University, accented with dark wood and antique brass fixtures, offers students an attractive setting for quiet study and reflection.

I wanted to photograph this edifice for myself.

This was a photographer's worst nightmare. Internal lighting was so dark I had to boost my ISO considerably to bring out any detail from the shadows, but the sun streaming in through white window slats was blinding. I had to shoot into the sun in order to include the inscription on the far wall which identified the space. Even shooting in AEB, though, I was not able to keep parts of this image from being blown out by the sun (and yes, I know the answer would have been to go back later in the day, but I am not the most patient of fellows).
The Inman Reading Room at Elon University, accente... (show quote)

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Feb 19, 2015 14:52:47   #
robertjerl Loc: Corona, California
 
Looks pretty good considering the circumstances.
Seems to be a pretty nice place to read.

maybe using more exposures with a bigger spread. I saw an ad for a controller that would allow HDR/AEB of up to 99 frames. I wonder what something like that would look like?

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Feb 19, 2015 15:10:25   #
Bob Yankle Loc: Burlington, NC
 
GWR100 wrote:
Great effect Bob, really well handled,

Geoff
Thanks Geoff. It took a bit of wrestling but I finally got the light half-way subdued.

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Feb 19, 2015 15:12:19   #
Bob Yankle Loc: Burlington, NC
 
robertjerl wrote:
Looks pretty good considering the circumstances.
Seems to be a pretty nice place to read.

maybe using more exposures with a bigger spread. I saw an ad for a controller that would allow HDR/AEB of up to 99 frames. I wonder what something like that would look like?
Thanks Jerry. If this were anyplace other than a public reading room (almost like a library), I might have brought in a tripod and a leash hookup to my laptop, but I shot handheld for my first visit. Perhaps I will go back someday.

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Feb 19, 2015 15:16:26   #
jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana
 
I rather like the photo the way it is. There's an old-style academic atmosphere about it.

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Feb 19, 2015 15:23:24   #
Bob Yankle Loc: Burlington, NC
 
jaymatt wrote:
I rather like the photo the way it is. There's an old-style academic atmosphere about it.

Thanks Jay. It's a very comfortable place. I can only assume that the large upholstered chairs by the outside windows were meant for people to sit and talk in quiet conversation.

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Feb 19, 2015 15:43:34   #
photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA
 
Bob Yankle wrote:
Oh, it is Karin. When I first arrived in the building, I had to ask a professor where the room was located - he turned around and walked me to the front door, telling me this was his favorite place on the whole campus


I can see why it's his favorite, I like the effect you used also.

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Feb 19, 2015 18:00:33   #
CraigFair Loc: Santa Maria, CA.
 
Bob Yankle wrote:
The Inman Reading Room at Elon University, accented with dark wood and antique brass fixtures, offers students an attractive setting for quiet study and reflection.

I wanted to photograph this edifice for myself.

This was a photographer's worst nightmare. Internal lighting was so dark I had to boost my ISO considerably to bring out any detail from the shadows, but the sun streaming in through white window slats was blinding. I had to shoot into the sun in order to include the inscription on the far wall which identified the space. Even shooting in AEB, though, I was not able to keep parts of this image from being blown out by the sun (and yes, I know the answer would have been to go back later in the day, but I am not the most patient of fellows).
The Inman Reading Room at Elon University, accente... (show quote)

I too like it just the way it is Bob, good job.
Craig

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Feb 19, 2015 18:10:25   #
Bob Yankle Loc: Burlington, NC
 
CraigFair wrote:
I too like it just the way it is Bob, good job.
Craig
Thanks Craig. I appreciate your comments.

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Feb 19, 2015 18:22:52   #
Corolyn Loc: Live in TN
 
Bob Yankle wrote:
The Inman Reading Room at Elon University, accented with dark wood and antique brass fixtures, offers students an attractive setting for quiet study and reflection.

I wanted to photograph this edifice for myself.

This was a photographer's worst nightmare. Internal lighting was so dark I had to boost my ISO considerably to bring out any detail from the shadows, but the sun streaming in through white window slats was blinding. I had to shoot into the sun in order to include the inscription on the far wall which identified the space. Even shooting in AEB, though, I was not able to keep parts of this image from being blown out by the sun (and yes, I know the answer would have been to go back later in the day, but I am not the most patient of fellows).
The Inman Reading Room at Elon University, accente... (show quote)


Well Bob I think you nailed it. It is a very interesting place.

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Feb 19, 2015 19:46:06   #
Bob Yankle Loc: Burlington, NC
 
Corolyn wrote:
Well Bob I think you nailed it. It is a very interesting place.
Thank you Corolyn. I truly appreciate your kind words.

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