Posts for: ebrunner
Apr 28, 2024 08:45:42 #
R.G. wrote:
More interesting than a bright sunny day shot and more original. The framing catches both edges of the bright area of sand and that is probably the most balanced option. The left side also speaks of open space, which is appropriate for a beach.
Thank you for the input. That helps me make the final decision. Glad you liked the lighting.
Erich
Apr 28, 2024 08:04:14 #
One of my favorite local photo locations is the fishing pier at Belmar. It is always different. Today there was no chance of a colorful sunrise because of the heavy overcast sky. I knew my best chance at a decent photo would be before it got light because the natural light would be very flat. This was taken a half an hour before sunrise during blue hour. I took advantage of the light on the pier to give me some depth to the photo. I like how the light from the pier illuminates both the shack on the pier and the beach. Ten seconds, 28mm prime, f/2.8/ Nikon Z6. I'm debating about cropping a bit from the left so that it is more balanced; but I like the contrast on the beach between lighter area and darker edges. Can't decide.
Erich
Erich
Apr 28, 2024 07:04:52 #
JD750 wrote:
most of all have fun. - Joe NcNally
Agreed, that is the main point of this hobby.
Erich
Apr 28, 2024 07:03:25 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Or just paint a bit of the black over that spot, if you want to leave the space bare rather than crop. Since the left side tree is right up against the edge of the frame, the right side might look more attractive with that small area of negative space.
Painting is a good option. I think I'll have to make the decision once I see how much that little bit of tree branch looks if I paint black around it. It might be one of those "check the edges of your frame decisions". Thank you for the input. I'll definitely try both ideas and see which suits me best. Good information.
Erich
Apr 27, 2024 20:09:31 #
cbtsam wrote:
First, I'm impressed that you still have a functioning Mamiya SLR! And I want to second all the positive things that have already been said. I do, however, have a couple of nits to pick. I don't see what good the bit of road or path at the bottom does for this image, and ditto for the snip of architecture on the right edge, so I'm for cropping them out. And I think that would make the branches a stronger part of the composition. I'd love to see the result.
I definitely need to crop out the distractions on the right. That was an oversight. The road was a bit different. I did not want to crop too much of the tree on the left. As it is, I cropped the bottom of that tree off and I thought that if I crop too much of that tree, it would look odd. Thank you for picking the nits. That is always important information to have.
Oh and the Mamiya seems to be ticking along really nicely. Even the slow speeds seem to be reasonably accurate. Wonder if my Z6 is going to be working fifty years from now.
Erich
Apr 27, 2024 20:03:59 #
NikonGal wrote:
I do like this image and your processing is very creative.
When this technique works, it can be pretty impactful. Thank you for your input.
Erich
Apr 27, 2024 20:02:52 #
PAR4DCR wrote:
Impressive image Erich.
Don
Don
Thank you. It is fun, and somewhat surprising that this was a table top shoot at our club and I was able to come up with something that I really like.
Erich
Apr 27, 2024 20:01:52 #
JD750 wrote:
I have noticed your absence and I am glad you were ok. Sometimes we need a break. Welcome back! Re the flower, that is very nice work! I like it!!
Thank you. I think I just needed a break; but I'm having fun being active in the forum again.
Erich
Apr 27, 2024 19:59:59 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
Thanks, Erich. I started with a blank white layer and drew the figure using a digital charcoal brush. I kept the lines loose and quick for it to be just a sketch. I added a grey background fill layer because I used an overlay blending mode to help the white and highlights be more pronounced. The shadows were brushed using a brush on a multiply blending mode layer.
Cool, thanks for the information. It's an impressive result.
Erich
Apr 27, 2024 16:31:44 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
This is a rendering of a woman with large flowing hair. It was created in Clip Studio Paint with brushes that emulate charcoal.
This is really nice. I love the hair. I'm guessing this started from a blank page?
Erich
Apr 27, 2024 16:28:12 #
NJFrank wrote:
My wife and I get go to Fort Hancock every October. Without your description I would never have guessed this is one of officer’s row housing. The good news is they are finally rehabbing some of these homes. I believe the state is letting some of them to be used by the public to lease possibly for B&B’s.
As for this image I think showing the negative is thinking outside the box. I like that idea.
As for this image I think showing the negative is thinking outside the box. I like that idea.
This is one of the houses that is closest to the end of Officer's row. I noticed the last time I was there, that some of the houses are for rent. I don't know the details; but it is intriguing. There is also a home that is open to the public as a museum. It is supposedly furnished as it would have been around the beginning of the twentieth century. Things are definitely looking up for old Fort Hancock which is a good thing.
Erich
Apr 27, 2024 14:59:32 #
AzPicLady wrote:
So glad to see you back. You are frequently a bre... (show quote)
I have almost completely resigned myself that I'll never have another darkroom. I still have my old Durst enlarger from decades ago; but I can't see myself actually going through the process of making a room and then all those chemicals!! I think that is where my wife might draw the line. I'm happy developing the negatives and then scanning them. I'm not really worried about being a film "purist". My main joy in shooting film is using the cameras and lenses from yesteryear.
I did not actually change the arrangement from what the woman brought to the club that evening. I did move the vase to alter how the light was hitting the scene. So there was some arrangement going on.
Erich
Apr 27, 2024 14:51:24 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Nicely done Erich. I definitely agree with Linda about spooky. The trees give me the impression that they are just waiting to grab anyone who walks between them.
I've found that this technique works best in the winter when you have deciduous trees that don't have their leaves. It makes the branches appear to be skeletal. Thanks for taking a look.
Erich
Apr 27, 2024 14:49:35 #
ecobin wrote:
Great creative eye! Superb image.
Thank you. That is a very nice compliment.
Erich
Apr 27, 2024 14:49:02 #
AzPicLady wrote:
It's an interesting take to present a view in negative format. I don't think I would ever consider that. It's striking.
Thank you. I don't think that it works for every composition. You need a lot of contrast. Overcast skies are also a good candidate because they resolve as black. It is quite easy to do in Photoshop. Thanks for taking a look and commenting.
Erich