WEEKLY EDITING CHALLENGE - My Image Your View: Taos Pueblo New Mexico
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Jun 16, 2019 22:32:47 #
kenievans
Loc: Dallas
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Download the image and edit in any way you wish. Then submit your result to this thread. You may post a maximum of two edits. Entries will be accepted until 7 pm EDT, Thursday (note the earlier cut-off time than in the past). Voting will take place from Thursday evening 'til Sunday evening. The winner will host the following week's challenge. Thank you for your continued support. Have fun!
Raw file is attached below the jpg, but a link to zipped file in my dropbox is:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vcmgxpj4z2o7yie/AAB2MwnhgVR2pHNtLNED-XLAa?dl=0
Taos Pueblo, thought to be one of the longest continually inhabited communities in the US was built by the Northern Tiwa tribe between 1000 and 1450 AD. It sits at the foot of the Sangre De Christo mountains. These buildings are all made the traditional way of adobe. About 180 tribe members live there year round while another 1800 more live on the adjacent pueblo lands. Sections of the pueblo are open to the public and native artists sell hand made jewelry, artwork, drums, and native food. We were lucky enough to be in the drum shop when the drum maker played a huge drum made from what must have been a very old tree, covered with treated animal hide and hung from the ceiling. I am 5 ft 10 in and the drum was taller than I am. It resonated down to your bones. Just an incredible experience. If you would like to learn more about Taos Pueblo here is a link to its history.
https://www.legendsofamerica.com/nm-taospueblo/
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Download the image and edit in any way you wish. Then submit your result to this thread. You may post a maximum of two edits. Entries will be accepted until 7 pm EDT, Thursday (note the earlier cut-off time than in the past). Voting will take place from Thursday evening 'til Sunday evening. The winner will host the following week's challenge. Thank you for your continued support. Have fun!
Raw file is attached below the jpg, but a link to zipped file in my dropbox is:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vcmgxpj4z2o7yie/AAB2MwnhgVR2pHNtLNED-XLAa?dl=0
Taos Pueblo, thought to be one of the longest continually inhabited communities in the US was built by the Northern Tiwa tribe between 1000 and 1450 AD. It sits at the foot of the Sangre De Christo mountains. These buildings are all made the traditional way of adobe. About 180 tribe members live there year round while another 1800 more live on the adjacent pueblo lands. Sections of the pueblo are open to the public and native artists sell hand made jewelry, artwork, drums, and native food. We were lucky enough to be in the drum shop when the drum maker played a huge drum made from what must have been a very old tree, covered with treated animal hide and hung from the ceiling. I am 5 ft 10 in and the drum was taller than I am. It resonated down to your bones. Just an incredible experience. If you would like to learn more about Taos Pueblo here is a link to its history.
https://www.legendsofamerica.com/nm-taospueblo/
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Jun 17, 2019 09:06:24 #
This brings back memories Keni. I was there in the late 50's and it looks about the same. I just downloaded the trial version of DXO PhotoLab 2 and wanted to see what it could do. The tools are not familiar to me so it was a little hard. I couldn't find the clone or blemish tool so I had to bring it into Lightroom to remove the flaw in the sky. There wasn't much to correct in the original so I just added a little punch.
Jun 17, 2019 10:19:10 #
Jun 17, 2019 10:30:44 #
kenievans
Loc: Dallas
SpyderJan wrote:
This brings back memories Keni. I was there in the late 50's and it looks about the same. I just downloaded the trial version of DXO PhotoLab 2 and wanted to see what it could do. The tools are not familiar to me so it was a little hard. I couldn't find the clone or blemish tool so I had to bring it into Lightroom to remove the flaw in the sky. There wasn't much to correct in the original so I just added a little punch.
You did a lovely job Jan. I had a little dust on the sensor. I could say I included it as part of the challenge but truthfully I just forgot to clean it up before I posted it.
Jun 17, 2019 10:31:44 #
kenievans
Loc: Dallas
rborud wrote:
Keni Here is my try at your very beautiful image. Thanks RBorud
I am a big texture fan and I really like the way you brought out the texture in the adobe. Very nice.
Jun 17, 2019 10:53:01 #
I usually don't go this far with an edit, but what the heck.🤔
Jun 17, 2019 10:56:23 #
Nice shot. I would be happy to have taken it. Always practicing with B/W
Jun 17, 2019 11:00:15 #
kenievans
Loc: Dallas
Jim-Pops wrote:
I usually don't go this far with an edit, but what the heck.🤔
Cool Jim! I can imagine sitting up on top of the buildings watching the stars at night.
Jun 17, 2019 11:05:08 #
kenievans
Loc: Dallas
fergmark wrote:
Nice shot. I would be happy to have taken it. Always practicing with B/W
I does lend itself to B&W and that is something I need to work on myself.
Jun 17, 2019 11:28:17 #
Jun 17, 2019 11:35:34 #
I lived in Taos for a year or so back in '85. I recall when they didn't allow photos to be taken or only on special occasions, with permission from the tribe. Looks like times have changed. :-)
Anyway, this is my view: removed the rain gutters and the metal exhaust pipes, painted the new windows turquoise to match the older windows and doors.
Wanted to make the pueblo look more like it did way back when...
Anyway, this is my view: removed the rain gutters and the metal exhaust pipes, painted the new windows turquoise to match the older windows and doors.
Wanted to make the pueblo look more like it did way back when...
Jun 17, 2019 12:04:00 #
kenievans wrote:
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Hi Keni, when I saw this image I just thought 'OLD'.
Jun 17, 2019 12:11:06 #
kenievans
Loc: Dallas
R.G. wrote:
What's that bright yellow stuff called again? Ah yes - sunshine 
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It is very bright and sunny there R.G. You could get a really nice tan in just a few days.
Jun 17, 2019 12:20:54 #
kenievans
Loc: Dallas
IreneAC wrote:
I lived in Taos for a year or so back in '85. I recall when they didn't allow photos to be taken or only on special occasions, with permission from the tribe. Looks like times have changed. :-)
Anyway, this is my view: removed the rain gutters and the metal exhaust pipes, painted the new windows turquoise to match the older windows and doors.
Wanted to make the pueblo look more like it did way back when...
Anyway, this is my view: removed the rain gutters and the metal exhaust pipes, painted the new windows turquoise to match the older windows and doors.
Wanted to make the pueblo look more like it did way back when...
Irene they have loosened the rules on photography some. You can take pictures of the outisde of the buildings but not of the tribe members or the inside of the shops without their permission. I bought my daughter a pair of silver and turquoise earrings and I wanted to get a picture of the silversmith holding them. His rough and callused hands looked interesting holding the delicate earrings but he said no and you have to abide by that. Good job taking out the modern stuff.
Jun 17, 2019 12:23:09 #
kenievans
Loc: Dallas
SalvageDiver wrote:
Hi Keni, when I saw this image I just thought 'OLD'.
Cool treatment! It looks like a found piece of old photography.
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