Rock of Gibraltar - Just for Fun
Jun 2, 2016 17:33:16 #
Here is the Rock of Gibraltar from the sea, in my opinion it could make a dramatic image. The weather was not great, a little misty. A big sky with dominant clouds, and the huge rock to play with. The sea was choppy hence the tilt. Here's your chance to rescue the image. Handle it in any way you want. No RAW this time only the attached jpg. Have fun.
Jun 2, 2016 18:09:13 #
A side note about this feature. The origin of the name Gibraltar goes back to the Moors invading Spain in the early 700s. The Moors enlisted the help of a "mercenary" group led by Tariq ibn-Ziyad. Tariq ibn-Ziyad was promised rewards for his people should the invasion be a success. In order to signal the invasion was successful, and thus safe for the Moors to enter the area Tariq was to signal from the highest point. The Moors named this after their ally calling it Jabal al Tariq, or Point of Tariq or Mountain of Tariq. Jabal al Tariq became, through the Spanish derivation Gibraltar, and into our English language as such.
I can thank the study of Classical Guitar for this tidbit of information. And now, you can too.
--Bob
I can thank the study of Classical Guitar for this tidbit of information. And now, you can too.
--Bob
Shakey wrote:
Here is the Rock of Gibraltar from the sea, in my opinion it could make a dramatic image. The weather was not great, a little misty. A big sky with dominant clouds, and the huge rock to play with. The sea was choppy hence the tilt. Here's your chance to rescue the image. Handle it in any way you want. No RAW this time only the attached jpg. Have fun.
Jun 2, 2016 19:17:35 #
Here is a quick stab at improving the pic. Just used the standard sliders in the Basic section of LightRoom (exposure, clarity, ertc.) and also the graduated filter to adjust the exposure of the sky and the ocean. I'm not an expert but used this to try out some stuff. I think the outline of the crest of the Rock is a bit too sharp but maybe not. any comments would be appreciated.
Jun 2, 2016 19:56:56 #
bfur396 wrote:
Here is a quick stab at improving the pic. Just used the standard sliders in the Basic section of LightRoom (exposure, clarity, ertc.) and also the graduated filter to adjust the exposure of the sky and the ocean. I'm not an expert but used this to try out some stuff. I think the outline of the crest of the Rock is a bit too sharp but maybe not. any comments would be appreciated.
I think you just about nailed it without spending a lot of time tinkering. I hit it with PSE14 and must say your adjustments look a little better.
Jun 2, 2016 22:02:20 #
Thanks for the comment. I have found that it was/is difficult to deal with the noise in the pic and to get nice sharp edges without overdoing it. Also, found that getting good definition in the sky is/was difficult. I am sure someone who is more skilled, especially at something like Photoshop and knowledgeable about HDR could make the pic better.
Jun 3, 2016 02:15:52 #
Shake, Here's my shot at it.
--Bob
--Bob
Shakey wrote:
Here is the Rock of Gibraltar from the sea, in my opinion it could make a dramatic image. The weather was not great, a little misty. A big sky with dominant clouds, and the huge rock to play with. The sea was choppy hence the tilt. Here's your chance to rescue the image. Handle it in any way you want. No RAW this time only the attached jpg. Have fun.
Jun 3, 2016 05:41:10 #
rmalarz wrote:
A side note about this feature. The origin of the ... (show quote)
Nice one, Bob. Great info: I can imagine Tariq ibn-Ziyad playing his guitar on the top of the rock. Now I know where the expression 'Rock-n-Roll' comes from. "Get up the rock and tell the guys to roll". It's amazing what history can teach us.
Jun 3, 2016 05:44:51 #
bfur396 wrote:
Here is a quick stab at improving the pic. Just used the standard sliders in the Basic section of LightRoom (exposure, clarity, ertc.) and also the graduated filter to adjust the exposure of the sky and the ocean. I'm not an expert but used this to try out some stuff. I think the outline of the crest of the Rock is a bit too sharp but maybe not. any comments would be appreciated.
I like it, bfur. On a clear day the rock stands out needle sharp (the locals say it's a sign of rain coming).
Jun 3, 2016 05:48:42 #
rmalarz wrote:
Shake, Here's my shot at it.
--Bob
--Bob
Love the sky, Bob. The rock is vivid. Wow! it would be great if it really looked like that. Great interpretation.
Jun 3, 2016 06:27:55 #
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Jun 3, 2016 11:07:24 #
Shakey, Tariq would most likely have been playing an al Oud (of the wood). This instrument has a bowl shaped body, multiple courses of strings, and a rather short neck. The Lute is a direct descendant of this instrument. After Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar (El Cid), somewhat of a mercenary hired by the Spanish, ran The Moors out of Spain. The influence of The Moors was left behind. All one has to do is look at the architecture in the southern half of Spain to see that.
The Spanish did like some of the music, but didn't like reminders of the occupation. So, they adapted one of their instruments to be strung similar to the al Oud. While the lute found favour in almost all of the European countries, the vihuela, a guitar shaped body with a neck similar to guitar but multiple courses of strings, found favour with the Spanish. The vihuela is the most direct foundation of the classic guitar. Unlike the al Oud, the vihuela and the lute had frets, usually made of gut and tied around the neck at appropriate intervals to accommodate western pitches.
--Bob
The Spanish did like some of the music, but didn't like reminders of the occupation. So, they adapted one of their instruments to be strung similar to the al Oud. While the lute found favour in almost all of the European countries, the vihuela, a guitar shaped body with a neck similar to guitar but multiple courses of strings, found favour with the Spanish. The vihuela is the most direct foundation of the classic guitar. Unlike the al Oud, the vihuela and the lute had frets, usually made of gut and tied around the neck at appropriate intervals to accommodate western pitches.
--Bob
Shakey wrote:
Nice one, Bob. Great info: I can imagine Tariq ibn... (show quote)
Jun 3, 2016 11:57:23 #
rmalarz wrote:
Shakey, Tariq would most likely have been playing ... (show quote)
Bob, you are clearly a life long student of music and photography, and no doubt many other subjects. You are a gentleman who has chastised a crude leg pull with a further message to build the knowledge and manners lacking in this old and primitive person. Thank you, Bob.
Jun 3, 2016 11:59:31 #
Jun 3, 2016 12:25:49 #
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rmalarz wrote:
I can thank the study of Classical Guitar for this tidbit of information. And now, you can too.
--Bob
--Bob
Bob, you're like an onion. Every time we peel off another layer, another talent appears. Classical guitar, who knew? Well done! Thanks, Bob
BTW, I've been there and it's a beautiful place. Love the wild monkeys!
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