After the hops harvest
Nov 27, 2017 17:33:17 #
NJFrank wrote:
Linda I am sensing a theme here. Hops harvest time already. Seems you are drawn to this scene year after year. You did not disappoint us this year. The poles seem to go on forever with a mountain backdrop to support the scene. The sky is not overbearing and in this case that is a good thing. Nicely done.
Thanks so much for your feedback, Frank. I'm very glad to hear you're not tired of the subject yet
I have no idea why I became so enamored with their architecture, but it sure has been fun exploring the theme. Your interest is appreciated!Nov 27, 2017 17:42:37 #
Nov 27, 2017 18:00:56 #
CathyAnn wrote:
Excellent shot, Linda! IMO, the processing is just right! 
Thanks so much for your visit, Cathryn. I tried b&w and fuller color, but this one (which was my first edit except for the cloud change I mentioned) seemed to compliment the subject best. I am so very glad I stuck with learning layers three years ago. I haven't progressed much since then, lol, but layers and layer masks allow for so much more control and creativity.
Nov 27, 2017 19:21:39 #
For starters, I really like the toning. It has a calming effect on a stimulating scene. The compositional elements are amazing-verticals, diagonals, horizontals, converging lines and beautiful symmetry. I found my eyes flitting here and there, always led in another direction. Ultimately I found the buried treasure - the mountain in the background! Very enjoyable and though provoking image!
Nov 27, 2017 19:47:33 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Toning is Nik Silver Efex at reduced opacity on a layer over color. Feedback regarding subject, composition, pp -
all welcomed!
all welcomed!
Nice photo!
I like the geometry and repetitive patterns.
Nov 27, 2017 21:11:50 #
Can't add anything to what others have said. Including the one diagonal pole for accent and the mountain "hiding" in the forest of verticals gives a treat for the eyes.
Nov 28, 2017 08:27:16 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
For starters, I really like the toning. It has a calming effect on a stimulating scene. The compositional elements are amazing-verticals, diagonals, horizontals, converging lines and beautiful symmetry. I found my eyes flitting here and there, always led in another direction. Ultimately I found the buried treasure - the mountain in the background! Very enjoyable and though provoking image!
Thank you Carol! Your detailed description of your experience was great to know. Much appreciated!
Nov 28, 2017 08:27:43 #
u4ea wrote:
Nice photo!
I like the geometry and repetitive patterns.
I like the geometry and repetitive patterns.
Thanks so much for your feedback.
Nov 28, 2017 08:28:06 #
dansmith wrote:
Can't add anything to what others have said. Including the one diagonal pole for accent and the mountain "hiding" in the forest of verticals gives a treat for the eyes.
I'm very grateful, Dan. So pleased you enjoyed!
Nov 28, 2017 18:35:00 #
Your eyes have So many paths to take, wondering around in the photo. True, plumb, square, architecture comes to mind as soon as I saw this image. Reminds me of a narrow bathroom with a mirror facing and behind you, infinity and beyond. Pleasing to view, but for one lone out of sync pole. Have you at least viewed without the pole mentioned??
Nov 28, 2017 19:17:48 #
martinfisherphoto wrote:
Your eyes have So many paths to take, wondering around in the photo. True, plumb, square, architecture comes to mind as soon as I saw this image. Reminds me of a narrow bathroom with a mirror facing and behind you, infinity and beyond. Pleasing to view, but for one lone out of sync pole. Have you at least viewed without the pole mentioned??
Thanks so much for your feedback, Martin! To further this discussion, I removed the pole via content-aware move tool + a bit of cloning clean-up. See below. As you can imagine, it's a nightmare to "fix" - lol.
Because I'm very familiar with the subject of hops growing apparatus, having photographed many fields in all weather and seasons, I didn't take any other compositions of this one. I'd be much more likely to work the scene of a new-to-me subject.
I understand why a viewer's preference might be to exclude the pole but it does significantly change the message IMO, becoming a different image altogether.
Thanks for expanding the conversation!
Nov 28, 2017 19:30:11 #
Wow, Linda, you did a really good job. Now that I see it without the pole, it looks sort of mundane without it. Still a nice image, but not nearly as interesting!
Nov 28, 2017 19:39:46 #
AzPicLady wrote:
Wow, Linda, you did a really good job. Now that I see it without the pole, it looks sort of mundane without it. Still a nice image, but not nearly as interesting!
There's a reason I posted that without download available, Kathy
I might classify this as more restful than the original, rather than mundane per se. On the other hand, the whole subject is, I'm sure, mundane for folks who shoot street or people portraits, or flowers, birds and so forth. A field of empty poles...seriously?
But I'm very grateful you found the element added that little bit of unexpected visual oomph that I was hoping to convey. Appreciate that you re-visited!
Nov 28, 2017 19:43:01 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
There's a reason I posted that without download av... (show quote)
Sorry. I didn't mean that in a bad way. It's just a very calm and totally controlled scene without the angled pole.
Nov 28, 2017 19:46:55 #
AzPicLady wrote:
Sorry. I didn't mean that in a bad way. It's just a very calm and totally controlled scene without the angled pole.
But it would be fine if you did! I think we're just using "mundane" a little differently. I appreciate all viewpoints and feedback, especially if the conversation remains open and promotes learning. "Calm and controlled" is a terrific description of the second image, I think.
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