D-Day Minus One: This was taken four years ago at a D-Day commemoration event. I have posted shots from the event previously. I'm interested to know what you think of the processing -...

magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK

This was taken four years ago at a D-Day commemoration event. I have posted shots from the event previously.
I'm interested to know what you think of the processing - does it suit the subject? Your thoughts and time are appreciated.

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Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

In my opinion the pp suits the subject beautifully. I feel like you've captured a moment from history, not a re-creation. I like the men centered in the frame, seeming to be in serious discussion. You were at a good angle to show most of the propellers and the rest of the plane's lines really well.

magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK

Linda From Maine wrote:

In my opinion the pp suits the subject beautifully. I feel like you've captured a moment from history, not a re-creation. I like the men centered in the frame, seeming to be in serious discussion. You were at a good angle to show most of the propellers and the rest of the plane's lines really well.

Thanks Linda, that’s what I wanted to know. It was such a crisp, bright shot and I wanted to get it toned down enough to make it seem more authentic time wise. I used a paper filter and split toning in the main.

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

magnetoman wrote:

This was taken four years ago at a D-Day commemoration event. I have posted shots from the event previously.
I'm interested to know what you think of the processing - does it suit the subject? Your thoughts and time are appreciated.

I love processing when it creates a vintage look to a modern digital image. Great job.

magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK

rgrenaderphoto wrote:

I love processing when it creates a vintage look to a modern digital image. Great job.

Thanks, glad it works.

NJFrank Loc: New Jersey

I think the PP is spot on. I personally can not find anything to nit pic on this shot. Well done

magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK

NJFrank wrote:

I think the PP is spot on. I personally can not find anything to nit pic on this shot. Well done

Thank you Frank, it seems to be meeting with approval generally - my concern was whether it ended-up too monotonous as there’s quite a dark block across the lower half of the frame.

R.G. Loc: Scotland

All it needs is a caption for a Biggles yarn.

magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK

R.G. wrote:

All it needs is a caption for a Biggles yarn.

Good idea RG - and there were plenty of characters at the event who would have loved to be part of a Biggles tale!

Linda2 Loc: Yakima Wa.

It gave me a strong sense of traveling back in time, like I was there! Excellent.

magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK

Linda2 wrote:

It gave me a strong sense of traveling back in time, like I was there! Excellent.

I can’t ask for more than that Linda2! Many thanks for commenting.

ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

magnetoman wrote:

This was taken four years ago at a D-Day commemoration event. I have posted shots from the event previously.
I'm interested to know what you think of the processing - does it suit the subject? Your thoughts and time are appreciated.

I like it a lot. You really nailed the pp. I recently watched a documentary about some fellows who salvaged a Spitfire from a beach in France. They then used what they could, and rebuilt the rest to make an actual plane that was certified for flight. Guy Martin, who is better known as a motorcycle madman on the Isle of Man, was the host and did a lot of the work with the team of restorers. It was fascinating. Is this a photo of a Spitfire? Don't know my planes very well. I'm pretty sure that , if this photo were mine, I would print it, frame it and hang it. I think it is very good.
Erich

magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK

ebrunner wrote:

I like it a lot. You really nailed the pp. I rec... (show quote)

Yes, it’s a Spit but don’t ask me which Mark - there were umpteen of them. I had a friend older than myself and no longer with us who’s claim to fame was calculating that snipping off the wing tips was an improvement (can’t remember what it improved, but the modification was the basis for yet another mark). I told him it was his worst days work as it spoiled the look of the thing altogether!
Guy Martin’s the fellow with the big sideburns I think? Great rider and an engaging TV presenter.
Glad you like my effort. I will try printing it.

ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

magnetoman wrote:

Yes, it’s a Spit but don’t ask me which Mark - the... (show quote)

Yes, the fellow with the sideburns.
Erich

Heather Iles Loc: UK, Somerset

magnetoman wrote:

Yes, it’s a Spit but don’t ask me which Mark - the... (show quote)

Hi Dave

Yes, I too like the photo. Thanks for sharing.

Just to say that Guy Martin is the fellow with the big sideburns. I have sat through many of his mad moments, as my partner John still rides a motorbike occasionally and watch anything to do with bikes.

Have a good day.

Heather