Fell Walker
Nov 15, 2017 05:44:16 #
I'm not sure whether the term is used in the US - a fell is simply a hill (usually in the lake district) and one of our most famous walkers of them was Alfred Wainwright, who knew the lake district intimately and produced a guide series that included his sketches of the routes. This isn't him of course, he's long gone but still highly revered. He would also be more suitably dressed than our man here.
I was attracted by the chap's wobbly walk. It didn't hinder his speed at all, but looked rather painful. Here, his feet almost appear to be in the wrong shoes, but they are the correct way round. He was at a steam fair, not on a Lakeland fell but I needed somewhere for him!
Your thoughts on the image in general, good or bad, will be appreciated. The thumbnail looks very dark (which I actually quite like) but the download is about right.
I was attracted by the chap's wobbly walk. It didn't hinder his speed at all, but looked rather painful. Here, his feet almost appear to be in the wrong shoes, but they are the correct way round. He was at a steam fair, not on a Lakeland fell but I needed somewhere for him!
Your thoughts on the image in general, good or bad, will be appreciated. The thumbnail looks very dark (which I actually quite like) but the download is about right.
Nov 15, 2017 06:00:55 #
Nov 15, 2017 06:25:08 #
I like it. You've captured the character, the mood, and his determination. Quite a nice photograph.
--Bob
--Bob
magnetoman wrote:
I'm not sure whether the term is used in the US - ... (show quote)
Nov 15, 2017 06:27:54 #
magnetoman wrote:
I'm not sure whether the term is used in the US - ... (show quote)
Fantastic Image!!!!!
Nov 15, 2017 07:50:06 #
When opening this page there was an ad "5 Worst Arthritis Foods" right under your picture.
Thought it was appropriate. Not accustomed to you're meaning of the word fell. I love the proper english and that so many have different meanings other than the common ones here in the States.
I think you place you man well here with the fog. Did you add the fog?
This is a picture that makes you stop and think and to give it time to take on reason and meaning.
Thought it was appropriate. Not accustomed to you're meaning of the word fell. I love the proper english and that so many have different meanings other than the common ones here in the States.
I think you place you man well here with the fog. Did you add the fog?
This is a picture that makes you stop and think and to give it time to take on reason and meaning.
Nov 15, 2017 08:35:46 #
I like this a lot, Dave! Simple composition yet full of interest and creativity. rmalarz's reference to "determination" and Jim-Pops' "picture that makes you stop and think and to give it time to take on reason and meaning..." express my reaction better than I could 
Re the difference in color saturation and brightness: is this sRGB color space? If not, try converting and then upload again to compare.
Re the difference in color saturation and brightness: is this sRGB color space? If not, try converting and then upload again to compare.
Nov 15, 2017 08:42:18 #
Excellent work for all the above-stated reasons. I enjoyed seeing this one.
Nov 15, 2017 09:37:42 #
Like Linda, I love the simple composition and how it makes you stop and think, "who is this man and where is he going?" The color contrasts are very nice!
Nov 15, 2017 09:51:44 #
magnetoman wrote:
I'm not sure whether the term is used in the US - ... (show quote)
Well Dave, I have learned something today. I personally have not heard the term "fell" used as you have described, but glad for a proper definition that's used on your side of the world.
I love the image you posted. Absolutely stunning !!! However, I am in agreement with you, I much prefer the thumbnail, but thats not to say I don't like the download. The download shows more detail for the eyes, but the thumbnail has my attention. I'm not sure what it is with UHH with that issue, I have seen it time and time again, as I'm sure you and others have as well. Either one makes for a remarkable image. I love the dramatic scene and do wonder how effective this would be in monochrome?
Dave
Nov 15, 2017 10:17:40 #
I think you hit this one out of the park, ( US baseball term). I view this man as if he is coming through a time warp. The fog for me gives me that impression. He came from the 19th century to the present. Very nice capture.
Nov 15, 2017 11:14:42 #
Nov 15, 2017 14:05:38 #
Wow!
Dave, this is an arresting image with an almost surrealistic sense of a scene out-of-it’s-actual-time.
The close visualization of the strangely dapper gentleman appearing, as he is, out of the fog presents a dream-like effect.
Dave G.
Dave, this is an arresting image with an almost surrealistic sense of a scene out-of-it’s-actual-time.
The close visualization of the strangely dapper gentleman appearing, as he is, out of the fog presents a dream-like effect.
Dave G.
Nov 15, 2017 14:36:21 #
Wow! I’ve been working all day and hadn’t checked my email - very nice to see the number of responses, thank you all for taking the time.
Can I cheat and reply to all in one hit please?
The fog isn’t added, we saw lots of mist whilst up in The Lakes a couple of weeks ago, but I have worked on it Jim.
I was in sRGB Linda but not sure what happened when I saved the jpeg, I’ll check.
Black & white has crossed my mind Dave, but I’ve not tried it yet.
I’m very glad it’s worked more or less as intended, all very encouraging - my thanks again to you all.
Can I cheat and reply to all in one hit please?
The fog isn’t added, we saw lots of mist whilst up in The Lakes a couple of weeks ago, but I have worked on it Jim.
I was in sRGB Linda but not sure what happened when I saved the jpeg, I’ll check.
Black & white has crossed my mind Dave, but I’ve not tried it yet.
I’m very glad it’s worked more or less as intended, all very encouraging - my thanks again to you all.
Nov 15, 2017 17:06:52 #
Nov 15, 2017 17:48:50 #
With Dave’s express permission I am posting a 2D-to-3D conversion of “Fell Walker”.
Here are a stereo quad set and a stereo triplet set to provide a range of sizes to be viewed, depending on whether you are viewing on a smart phone, a digital pad, or a larger computer or monitor display.
Note that these images are not be moved to any other site, manipulated in any way, nor reposted without my express permission and that of magnetoman, the O.P. of the original image.
Critiques and comments on the 3D conversion of this wonderful image are welcomed.
Dave
Here are a stereo quad set and a stereo triplet set to provide a range of sizes to be viewed, depending on whether you are viewing on a smart phone, a digital pad, or a larger computer or monitor display.
Note that these images are not be moved to any other site, manipulated in any way, nor reposted without my express permission and that of magnetoman, the O.P. of the original image.
Critiques and comments on the 3D conversion of this wonderful image are welcomed.
Dave
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