A Walk on Dartmoor
Apr 17, 2019 17:59:15 #
Was thinking about an etching I saw recently and decided to see if I could replicate the effect with a landscape image from our recent break on Dartmoor. This is the start of the walk from Two Bridges out to Wistman's Wood. Not to everyone taste Im sure, but your thoughts on it would be appreciated anyway.
Apr 17, 2019 18:21:12 #
Apr 17, 2019 18:28:38 #
I think it's wonderful, Dave! Just enough detail in the dark areas, great contrasts for interest, a leading line, a lone tree on the hillside, a dog - what more could we want? 
This is one I'd be very curious about seeing printed.
This is one I'd be very curious about seeing printed.Apr 17, 2019 19:03:39 #
magnetoman wrote:
Was thinking about an etching I saw recently and decided to see if I could replicate the effect with a landscape image from our recent break on Dartmoor. This is the start of the walk from Two Bridges out to Wistman's Wood. Not to everyone taste Im sure, but your thoughts on it would be appreciated anyway.
The effect isn't really my cup of tea, too blocked up but, the image itself is wonderful!
I adjusted it and toned it and it truly is a lovely picture. I will post the change if you'd like.
PS: do you know why there are wires strung along the stone wall?
Apr 18, 2019 07:07:36 #
Splendid composition, moody atmospheric light was just right for your etching effect. I am on the fence as to if a bit closer crop showcasing more of the the lady and dog works better. Thanks for sharing it.
Apr 18, 2019 08:14:08 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
I think it's wonderful, Dave! Just enough detail in the dark areas, great contrasts for interest, a leading line, a lone tree on the hillside, a dog - what more could we want? This is one I'd be very curious about seeing printed.
This is one I'd be very curious about seeing printed.Not sure the other Linda would be too happy about your description Linda! Oh, you’re referring to Maggie?
Think I will print it, it’s an effect I’d like to develope further.
Many thanks for your thoughts on it, always appreciated.
Apr 18, 2019 08:17:43 #
Rich1939 wrote:
The effect isn't really my cup of tea, too blocked up but, the image itself is wonderful!
I adjusted it and toned it and it truly is a lovely picture. I will post the change if you'd like.
PS: do you know why there are wires strung along the stone wall?
I adjusted it and toned it and it truly is a lovely picture. I will post the change if you'd like.
PS: do you know why there are wires strung along the stone wall?
Feel free to post it Rich, although I’ve seen it in every form on the way to reaching this, others may well agree with you and enjoy it more.
Many thanks for your interest and thoughts on it.
Apr 18, 2019 08:24:51 #
joehel2 wrote:
Splendid composition, moody atmospheric light was just right for your etching effect. I am on the fence as to if a bit closer crop showcasing more of the the lady and dog works better. Thanks for sharing it.
I did wonder about cropping closer but preferred the distance to the cottage. Although both with me at the time, the figures are dropped in, so I could bring them closer and retain the distance of the cottage, but it makes it too much about them, I think.
Many thanks indeed for your thoughts on it Joe.
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Apr 18, 2019 09:20:32 #
John from gpwmi wrote:
I'm not an expert on any of this, but I do like it.
That’s what matters at the end of the day - the viewer should enjoy it in some way. Thanks for commenting John.
Apr 18, 2019 09:21:28 #
jaymatt wrote:
Excellent work there! Processing, cropping, etc.
Thank you John, glad you like it.
Apr 18, 2019 10:04:00 #
That is a great shot and a great conversion. It is slightly darker than I like but that is me.
Apr 18, 2019 10:05:59 #
rborud
Loc: Minnesota
magnetoman wrote:
Was thinking about an etching I saw recently and decided to see if I could replicate the effect with a landscape image from our recent break on Dartmoor. This is the start of the walk from Two Bridges out to Wistman's Wood. Not to everyone taste Im sure, but your thoughts on it would be appreciated anyway.
Magnetman I am so enthralled with this image, the shading and positional attributes, the near look of a nineteenth century type of a gravure technique, that I made a few adjustments, and I hope with your approval am posting this wonderful image of yours. RBorud
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