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Jan 7, 2012 01:58:12   #
docrob wrote:
rockdog wrote:
When I was working with film I remember using an adjustable paper holder that allowed me to print images that did not conform to standard print sizes ie 4x6, 5x7, 8x10 etc. I usually did this because the altered format was more consistent with the composition I had in mind a particular image. Often with landscape images, a panaroma-like format (far greater width to height ratio) seemed most pleasing to my eye. I am new to digital photography and a complete novice at post processing, but I have discovered that almost all imagemanaging/editing software makes cropping extremley easy. I would greatly value the thoughts of folks regarding the aesthetic and technical implication and consequences of custom cropping.
Thank you, Phil
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Phil, there was a time I'd agree with all the other posts here and on one level I still do, but looking at your work it came to me that I think you allow the subject to tell you how it wants to be cropped. It's a vision thing - a way of seeing - a way that appears to best express your perceptions and the need of the subject.....probably makes no sense as there is no formulae other that what tugs the heart strings...
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I like the way you said it docrob. I'm ok with allowing the subject tell me how it wants to be cropped. I'm ok with paying attention to what tugs on my heart strings too. Thanks for your thoughts.
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Jan 7, 2012 01:52:34   #
Thank you Nikonian72, CaptainC, and LarryD, I appreciate the fact that there are standards in the market place. I have always kind of wondered why. I know some print sizes corresponded to negative size (4x6=35mm) I think.
But then did the market place just get used to certain format sizes therefor making them standards? Thank you for your thoughts.
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Jan 7, 2012 00:01:43   #
forbescat wrote:
I love the way you handle the white on your egret shots.


So true. They really reflect a lot of light. So easy to over-expose. Great shots; second one is amazingly beautiful.
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Jan 6, 2012 23:56:34   #
Thank you for your response Captian C
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Jan 6, 2012 23:51:23   #
I think #2 shows the Kunzite the best but #1 is my favorite. I really enjoy your work. Thanks for posting.
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Jan 6, 2012 23:39:50   #
I messed up. Meant to post this as the third image. Here are a couple more.






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Jan 6, 2012 23:25:53   #
When I was working with film I remember using an adjustable paper holder that allowed me to print images that did not conform to standard print sizes ie 4x6, 5x7, 8x10 etc. I usually did this because the altered format was more consistent with the composition I had in mind a particular image. Often with landscape images, a panaroma-like format (far greater width to height ratio) seemed most pleasing to my eye. I am new to digital photography and a complete novice at post processing, but I have discovered that almost all imagemanaging/editing software makes cropping extremley easy. I would greatly value the thoughts of folks regarding the aesthetic and technical implication and consequences of custom cropping.
Thank you, Phil






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Jan 3, 2012 17:00:30   #
russthepig wrote:
proud of what the second picture says about the first


If I'm reading the second picture right....39 mph on two wheels is real darn fast!
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Jan 2, 2012 15:56:36   #
The first duck has kind of an eerie smile on his bill, the second duck....not so much.
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Dec 31, 2011 15:53:57   #
I sure enjoy your work Silvertone.
what a great face. The B&W really works for me. Thanks for posting.
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Dec 31, 2011 03:14:03   #
They are all very funny. The line to pee just knocked me out. Thanks!
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Dec 31, 2011 02:37:01   #
These are just wonderful, thanks so much for posting.
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Dec 28, 2011 21:56:18   #
Beautiful photos, thank you for sharing it on the forum. We all grow with access to work of this high quality.
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Dec 28, 2011 19:51:47   #
Hi Goddess, Welcome to the Forum. I love the Modoc plateau and the Klamath Basin area, always beautiful.
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Dec 27, 2011 17:49:48   #
All great shots. It is easy to underestimate how hard both horse and rider are working in a barrel race until you stop them as you have done.
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