Sentries
Jan 12, 2019 08:16:34 #
Kerosene heaters are used in commercial fruit orchards to protect delicate buds from late spring freezes. Some of the dedicated veterans remain at their posts throughout winter. (too corny? 
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Your feedback is welcomed.
)Your feedback is welcomed.
Jan 12, 2019 11:00:36 #
Interesting take.
Even more interesting for me is a quandary: in your hops drying shot the strong angular pole worked well in pulling the eye back from the forced travel to the right. Here however, the two heaters just create an awkward imbalance for me. Perhaps because they take up an entire side? Perhaps I am wrong?
Even more interesting for me is a quandary: in your hops drying shot the strong angular pole worked well in pulling the eye back from the forced travel to the right. Here however, the two heaters just create an awkward imbalance for me. Perhaps because they take up an entire side? Perhaps I am wrong?
Jan 12, 2019 11:12:33 #
artBob wrote:
That's a terrific observation, Bob, thank you! Of course, now I can't un-see it Interesting take.
Even more interesting for me is a quandary: in your hops drying shot the strong angular pole worked well in pulling the eye back from the forced travel to the right. Here however, the two heaters just create an awkward imbalance for me. Perhaps because they take up an entire side? Perhaps I am wrong?
Even more interesting for me is a quandary: in your hops drying shot the strong angular pole worked well in pulling the eye back from the forced travel to the right. Here however, the two heaters just create an awkward imbalance for me. Perhaps because they take up an entire side? Perhaps I am wrong?
Two other possibilities, neither satisfactory IMO. I'll go back with a fresh eye to my other shots from that outing.
Jan 12, 2019 11:37:59 #
Linda, I think your second revision works for me, a sort-of "warming pot overseeing orchard." I did some toning to let the pot stand out more.
Jan 12, 2019 14:14:50 #
artBob wrote:
Thanks very much.Linda, I think your second revision works for me, a sort-of "warming pot overseeing orchard." I did some toning to let the pot stand out more.
Jan 13, 2019 07:46:40 #
Nice processing, Linda. What you’ve done with the photo certainly makes it look vintage rather than current.
Jan 13, 2019 08:08:24 #
jaymatt wrote:
Thanks, John. I took a bunch of steps (including b&w at reduced opacity) to get to what ended up looking just like sepia Nice processing, Linda. What you’ve done with the photo certainly makes it look vintage rather than current.
Jan 13, 2019 08:17:29 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Kerosene heaters are used in commercial fruit orchards to protect delicate buds from late spring freezes. Some of the dedicated veterans remain at their posts throughout winter. (too corny? )
Your feedback is welcomed.
)Your feedback is welcomed.
Officer and XO checking the formation line up, of course. The XO is stretching to check the line. (One had to be in the military in one of their former lives.)
I like the repetition of the lines.
I go with the first presentation in that it shows a dynamic at work.
Jan 13, 2019 08:34:37 #
Stephan G wrote:
Much appreciated, Stephen! And yep, that was a former life of mine also Officer and XO checking the formation line up, of course. The XO is stretching to check the line. (One had to be in the military in one of their former lives.)
I like the repetition of the lines.
I go with the first presentation in that it shows a dynamic at work.
I like the repetition of the lines.
I go with the first presentation in that it shows a dynamic at work.
Jan 13, 2019 08:45:15 #
This image takes me back to the days when I lived in the citrus groves east of Mesa. We called them smudge pots.
I like the original image. The heaters are the subject of the image, so why shouldn't they take up a lot of space. And the fact that they're not symmetrical draws even more attention to them. And the bent one politely leads into the grove, so it helps the viewer see the rest of the image. so that we know the context.
I like the original image. The heaters are the subject of the image, so why shouldn't they take up a lot of space. And the fact that they're not symmetrical draws even more attention to them. And the bent one politely leads into the grove, so it helps the viewer see the rest of the image. so that we know the context.
Jan 13, 2019 09:01:42 #
AzPicLady wrote:
Thanks very much, Kathy! Yes, I believe smudge pots are the original name and a friend here talks of her childhood among the orchards, the black smoke produced that got into their homes and clothing. This image takes me back to the days when I lived in the citrus groves east of Mesa. We called them smudge pots.
I like the original image. The heaters are the subject of the image, so why shouldn't they take up a lot of space. And the fact that they're not symmetrical draws even more attention to them. And the bent one politely leads into the grove, so it helps the viewer see the rest of the image. so that we know the context.
I like the original image. The heaters are the subject of the image, so why shouldn't they take up a lot of space. And the fact that they're not symmetrical draws even more attention to them. And the bent one politely leads into the grove, so it helps the viewer see the rest of the image. so that we know the context.
I just looked up some history on Wikipedia that talks about the reason for the word "smudge." A lot more to their usage than just heat, it turns out.
Jan 13, 2019 09:20:59 #
Linda -- perhaps the title of the thread/photograph influenced my perception, but the original version is intriguing, to me. The two heaters could be sentries. Possibly beefeaters, with the very tall head wear. The one on the right has his helmet cocked back, and is talking to the other one. That is the very first thing that came to mind, when I looked at the shot. I like it the way it is.
Jan 13, 2019 09:29:20 #
Anvil wrote:
Hi Jim, yes I shamelessly directed people to see what I wanted them to see via that descriptive title Linda -- perhaps the title of the thread/photograph influenced my perception, but the original version is intriguing, to me. The two heaters could be sentries. Possibly beefeaters, with the very tall head wear. The one on the right has his helmet cocked back, and is talking to the other one. That is the very first thing that came to mind, when I looked at the shot. I like it the way it is.
Many thanks for your comments and your imagination!Jan 13, 2019 10:33:11 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Kerosene heaters are used in commercial fruit orchards to protect delicate buds from late spring freezes. Some of the dedicated veterans remain at their posts throughout winter. (too corny? )
Your feedback is welcomed.
)Your feedback is welcomed.
I'm going to suggest a bit of crop and slight change in perspective here to help draw attention to the Sentries. Love the processing and look of this.
Jan 13, 2019 11:46:44 #
DaveC1 wrote:
Thank you, Dave, this is a very pleasing composition IMO. Appreciate your interest!I'm going to suggest a bit of crop and slight change in perspective here to help draw attention to the Sentries. Love the processing and look of this.
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