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May 18, 2019 10:17:36   #
magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK
 
....that nods unashamedly at my hero!

Lots of layers, lots of straight painting, filters, brushes, and several shots from the Broadgauge shoot I've featured previously. It may be too far/twee/splodgy for you - but I'd like your critique and/or thoughts if you feel inclined. They will be appreciated.

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May 18, 2019 10:38:02   #
Linary Loc: UK
 
Excellent piece of work.

I too am puzzled by the missing preview; jpeg, 72ppi, 5268x3512pixels (18.5MP), file size 6.3 MB and the Exif data suggests there should be a thumbnail image included.


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Moderator note: Color space is showing "uncalibrated," which is often the culprit, though usually that results in a flat (misrepresented) color rather than UHH not recognizing as jpg. Here's more data if anyone can interpret: https://www.get-metadata.com/result/98c24ce0-2c7a-4408-8936-89b79016a734

I have been able to load these into an online editor (befunky) and re-save, and for some reason that works.

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May 18, 2019 11:50:08   #
Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington
 
I can't say as I ever described an edit as twee or splodgy 😇

I find the result greatly appealing for the Impressionistic feel and for the composition: our precarious viewpoint as the train races towards us! A small point I'm not loving is the small dark spots in upper left and right.

Another magical piece from the Brit!

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May 18, 2019 12:11:47   #
magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK
 
Linda From Maine wrote:
I can't say as I ever described an edit as twee or splodgy 😇

I find the result greatly appealing for the Impressionistic feel and for the composition: our precarious viewpoint as the train races towards us! A small point I'm not loving is the small dark spots in upper left and right.

Another magical piece from the Brit!


I know you like my down-to-earth way of describing stuff Linda!
Those dark spots arrived courtesy of a Topaz filter I think - not so obvious until I reduced their applied vignette. I can clone them out.
Thanks for comments, appreciated as you know.

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May 18, 2019 12:23:11   #
magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK
 
Linary wrote:
Excellent piece of work.

I too am puzzled by the missing preview; jpeg, 72ppi, 5268x3512pixels (18.5MP), file size 6.3 MB and the Exif data suggests there should be a thumbnail image included.

Moderator note: Color space is showing "uncalibrated," which is often the culprit, though usually that results in a flat (misrepresented) color rather than UHH not recognizing as jpg. Here's more data if anyone can interpret: https://www.get-metadata.com/result/98c24ce0-2c7a-4408-8936-89b79016a734

I have been able to load these into an online editor (befunky) and re-save, and for some reason that works.
Excellent piece of work. br br I too am puzzled b... (show quote)


Thank you.
I think this only started to happen after an Adobe update on my computer - no idea if that’s relevant but it may be.
Interesting that the exif picks up the Canon data despite the image being a mix of Canon and Sony files - and a hotchpotch of other stuff.

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May 18, 2019 13:10:47   #
artBob Loc: Near Chicago
 
Yes, perhaps a bit too splodgy all over. I wonder if, to get what I think you were aiming for, "de-splodging" the locomotive a bit, and lightening the railroad bed would increase the sense that the train was approaching us.

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May 18, 2019 13:40:23   #
ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore
 
It is very atmospheric and the processing really fits with the subject. You knew what you wanted. Then you went about creating that vision. We can all learn fro this.

I think the final effect is really appealing. It is a steam engine and you used the effects to accentuate that steam and to give an impressionistic feel to the photo. One of your best, I think.
Erich

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May 18, 2019 15:36:06   #
magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK
 
artBob wrote:
Yes, perhaps a bit too splodgy all over. I wonder if, to get what I think you were aiming for, "de-splodging" the locomotive a bit, and lightening the railroad bed would increase the sense that the train was approaching us.


I have selectively reduced the effect in certain areas already Bob - the loco on the viaduct, some to the viaduct itself, and the boiler front of the main loco - but I could do more as you suggest. Certainly JMWT showed more detail where he fancied it would be to good effect, and his rail bed was lighter for sure.
Thanks for your suggestions, I’ll give them a try.

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May 18, 2019 15:38:30   #
magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK
 
ebrunner wrote:
It is very atmospheric and the processing really fits with the subject. You knew what you wanted. Then you went about creating that vision. We can all learn fro this.

I think the final effect is really appealing. It is a steam engine and you used the effects to accentuate that steam and to give an impressionistic feel to the photo. One of your best, I think.
Erich


Heavily influenced by one of Turner’s best really Erich!
Many thanks for your comments.

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May 18, 2019 16:37:49   #
Linary Loc: UK
 
magnetoman wrote:
....that nods unashamedly at my hero!

Lots of layers, lots of straight painting, filters, brushes, and several shots from the Broadgauge shoot I've featured previously. It may be too far/twee/splodgy for you - but I'd like your critique and/or thoughts if you feel inclined. They will be appreciated.


I am not much of an art fan but I do like this one, the shadowy people on the ground watching the train go by make the scene even more real and add a time stamp to the whole picture.

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May 18, 2019 17:14:22   #
magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK
 
Linary wrote:
I am not much of an art fan but I do like this one, the shadowy people on the ground watching the train go by make the scene even more real and add a time stamp to the whole picture.


Thanks Linary. I like figures in landscapes, they bring scale, time and feel if placed correctly. Of course they’re easy popped in by Ps but can get in the way when they’re around for real! In this case they were on the platform, next to the loco and all dressed-up for the occasion.

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May 18, 2019 23:30:38   #
AndyH Loc: Massachusetts and New Hampshire
 
It may be a wee bit twee, but I like the bit of splodginess. A splendid, wall-worthy image.

Andy.

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May 19, 2019 03:58:10   #
magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK
 
AndyH wrote:
It may be a wee bit twee, but I like the bit of splodginess. A splendid, wall-worthy image.

Andy.


Thank you Andy, glad you like it.

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May 19, 2019 07:28:41   #
dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida
 
Photos should tell a story... this one doesn't... it does, however, give elements of a story to us and we create the story from the elements. This technique is classic in impressionistic paintings and it goes deeper into the human psyche than a photo or painting that gives one well-defined story.

Well done Magnetoman

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May 19, 2019 10:26:58   #
magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK
 
dpullum wrote:
Photos should tell a story... this one doesn't... it does, however, give elements of a story to us and we create the story from the elements. This technique is classic in impressionistic paintings and it goes deeper into the human psyche than a photo or painting that gives one well-defined story.

Well done Magnetoman


Turner was a master of the art of course Don - and this crib starts with him, I’m not claiming any credit personally! He did a similarly-themed image of a boat coming into harbour that I particularly like and I may make an attempt at something along those lines. I know I need to go it alone sometime but for now he makes a useful guide.
Many thanks for your observations, much appreciated.

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