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Apr 3, 2017 20:07:26   #
magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK
 
I've mentioned this image to Minnie in response to a post. Totally dissimilar subject but converted using a similar Lightroom process.
The shot was taken in bright daylight with this result in mind - and having got to this point a concept composite came to mind and the second image is a trial of that. I don't seem to have the ideal grill on file but will find one somewhere I'm sure. The composite doesn't stand too close a scrutiny, but serves its purpose. What are your thoughts on these two?

The sculpture is by Brendon Murless and is titled Strength.


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Apr 3, 2017 20:24:23   #
Frank2013 Loc: San Antonio, TX. & Milwaukee, WI.
 
I find the second moving and impactful.......well done.

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Apr 3, 2017 20:56:10   #
rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona
 
This is quite good. Very nice work.
--Bob

magnetoman wrote:
I've mentioned this image to Minnie in response to a post. Totally dissimilar subject but converted using a similar Lightroom process.
The shot was taken in bright daylight with this result in mind - and having got to this point a concept composite came to mind and the second image is a trial of that. I don't seem to have the ideal grill on file but will find one somewhere I'm sure. The composite doesn't stand too close a scrutiny, but serves its purpose. What are your thoughts on these two?

The sculpture is by Brendon Murless and is titled Strength.
I've mentioned this image to Minnie in response to... (show quote)

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Apr 3, 2017 20:59:51   #
St3v3M Loc: 35,000 feet
 
I'm in awe of the ease you seem to have in creating the second especially with the shadows, but like the original for the power in its simplicity. S-

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Apr 4, 2017 03:12:08   #
magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK
 
Frank2013 wrote:
I find the second moving and impactful.......well done.


Good to know it's got some impact - being somewhat clostrophobic, I find it uncomfortable, as old wooden head must!

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Apr 4, 2017 03:12:42   #
magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK
 
rmalarz wrote:
This is quite good. Very nice work.
--Bob


Thanks Bob.

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Apr 4, 2017 03:19:06   #
magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK
 
St3v3M wrote:
I'm in awe of the ease you seem to have in creating the second especially with the shadows, but like the original for the power in its simplicity. S-


There are several ways to create that shadow form, as there are for most things in Photoshop Steve. I started using puppet warp, but got into trouble and decided to freehand them as it's a mock-up. It may be better to try wrapping, but that will mean another learning curve for this old man! Might produce a nice result though. Isn't time an awful enemy as one ages? Sorry for rambling and thanks for commenting.

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Apr 4, 2017 06:29:25   #
St3v3M Loc: 35,000 feet
 
magnetoman wrote:
... Isn't time an awful enemy as one ages? ...


Time helps us decide what's​ important! S-

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Apr 4, 2017 06:50:38   #
Dave Chinn
 
magnetoman wrote:
I've mentioned this image to Minnie in response to a post. Totally dissimilar subject but converted using a similar Lightroom process.
The shot was taken in bright daylight with this result in mind - and having got to this point a concept composite came to mind and the second image is a trial of that. I don't seem to have the ideal grill on file but will find one somewhere I'm sure. The composite doesn't stand too close a scrutiny, but serves its purpose. What are your thoughts on these two?

The sculpture is by Brendon Murless and is titled Strength.
I've mentioned this image to Minnie in response to... (show quote)


Dave, the first image has much impact, but will have to say when viewing the second, at first, I'm lost for words, but my comments are solely on the second one. A much more powerful image, that could be viewed and characterized several ways. I personally have two in mind. This image could, (and does for me) create some in depth thought, where the imagination runs freely. One could imagine this as someone thats physically lock up in a cage or in jail, or emotionally locked up such as in depression. My thoughts are for the latter, for it has a more in depth thought process. This is definitely one that forces you to put on the thinking cap, if one chooses? A suggestion of maybe adding a couple of prescription bottles tipped over with some pills spilled at the feet would add more to this image. Having said all of that, I'd like to know your thoughts on the image? What was the inspiration, if any, or etc??? Again, this is such a powerful image, a job well done for sure. The shadows, tone and exposure are right where they need to be. A fine piece of art it is Dave. Look forward to to your thoughts, as I'm sure will impact it even more. This could be a impression of what a lot of us are feeling, depression, loneliness or just a bad attitude?
Dave

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Apr 4, 2017 07:55:18   #
magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK
 
St3v3M wrote:
Time helps us decide what's​ important! S-


Yes, I've been trying a bit of prioritising lately!

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Apr 4, 2017 07:57:35   #
neilds37 Loc: Port Angeles, WA
 
The first shot was well worth your time and trouble. I'd say you nailed it, and don't muck around with it. You're not going to improve on perfection;

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Apr 4, 2017 08:16:32   #
magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK
 
Dave Chinn wrote:
Dave, the first image has much impact, but will have to say when viewing the second, at first, I'm lost for words, but my comments are solely on the second one. A much more powerful image, that could be viewed and characterized several ways. I personally have two in mind. This image could, (and does for me) create some in depth thought, where the imagination runs freely. One could imagine this as someone thats physically lock up in a cage or in jail, or emotionally locked up such as in depression. My thoughts are for the latter, for it has a more in depth thought process. This is definitely one that forces you to put on the thinking cap, if one chooses? A suggestion of maybe adding a couple of prescription bottles tipped over with some pills spilled at the feet would add more to this image. Having said all of that, I'd like to know your thoughts on the image? What was the inspiration, if any, or etc??? Again, this is such a powerful image, a job well done for sure. The shadows, tone and exposure are right where they need to be. A fine piece of art it is Dave. Look forward to to your thoughts, as I'm sure will impact it even more. This could be a impression of what a lot of us are feeling, depression, loneliness or just a bad attitude?
Dave
Dave, the first image has much impact, but will ha... (show quote)


Thanks for the compliments Dave.
As soon as I saw the sculpture I wanted to photograph it. Fortunately it is displayed outside the gallery at which it's for sale and I could take shots all round it. The first thing that attracted me was the grain of the wood (sandblasted oak), and then the compactness of the pose - as if the figure wanted to be as small as possible.
I took some shots around midday and returned later, when the light was more helpful, to take some more.
The sculpture is black, weathered silver, and from the outset I wanted it on a dark background. During the pp I started to think about how awful it must be to feel like this, so depressed or constricted - and that lead on to 'restrained'. I imagine him in a cage or box not much bigger than his compacted self, unable to stretch, cramped. It makes me feel quite anxious. I'm not off to the 'shrink' to find out why, I'll live with it! I would like to do a really good version, whether I do, or can, remains to be seen. Thanks for your thoughts on it, definitely appreciated.

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Apr 4, 2017 08:18:52   #
magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK
 
neilds37 wrote:
The first shot was well worth your time and trouble. I'd say you nailed it, and don't muck around with it. You're not going to improve on perfection;


Thanks Neil, I know the second version won't be to everyone's taste.

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Apr 4, 2017 09:58:27   #
slynn Loc: poland ohio
 
magnetoman wrote:
I've mentioned this image to Minnie in response to a post. Totally dissimilar subject but converted using a similar Lightroom process.
The shot was taken in bright daylight with this result in mind - and having got to this point a concept composite came to mind and the second image is a trial of that. I don't seem to have the ideal grill on file but will find one somewhere I'm sure. The composite doesn't stand too close a scrutiny, but serves its purpose. What are your thoughts on these two?

The sculpture is by Brendon Murless and is titled Strength.
I've mentioned this image to Minnie in response to... (show quote)

#2 is a winner

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Apr 4, 2017 11:02:38   #
magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK
 
slynn wrote:
#2 is a winner


Glad you like it slynn, its not everybody's choice!

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