 robert burks |
Request for comments... I am brand new to this, have just begun shooting, never taken a course or read books (I did get part way through the camera manual!) and am on a very, very strong learning curve, so any advice would be appreciated. I intend to learn more through courses in the future, as realize there is so much I need to learn. Thank you!
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Kerry L. Walker |
Ever heard of Ansel Adams? His great photos were as much a credit to his manipulation of the negatives in the darkroom as they were to his shooting prowess. Manipulating an image after it is shot is not cheating. I would even go so far as to clone out the power poles too. Good composition.
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robert burks |
Kerry, Good point...thank you.
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- Nevia Cashwell Contact Nevia Cashwell Nevia Cashwell's Gallery |
Robert ... If the power lines are been a stronger element in the shot, I would say leave them in but because they are kinda visually weak, I would probably clone our the power lines and the poles. Hope this helps. L love the composition and the colors. Nevia
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roberthambleyphoto.com - Robert Hambley Contact Robert Hambley Robert Hambley's Gallery |
Greetings, I agree, clone them out. They are a distraction and draw they eye from the pier.. Thanks,
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robert burks |
Nevia, Robert, ...your comments are insightful and most helpful to me. Thanks for the opinons and thoughts.
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Melissa L. Zavadil |
I believe in embraceing change and technology because if you don't you will be left behind. Clone is my vote. Melissa
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Mike Carpenter |
It's a great shot either way. Very nice colors. I think taking out the poles is alright, you saw the image and tried to capture the scene from your point of view and in your view the poles are not there. Great composition.
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robert burks |
Melissa, I agree with you, I do embrace it, I was just concerned people would think its "cheating" at first. but I saw no way to "compose" the poles and lines out. Mike, indeed, you ar right...thanks for the kind comments. Thanks to all for your input and thoughts. Robert
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Melissa L. Zavadil |
You know, after I slept on my response and thought about it I believe that I was wrong. There definately is a novelty, beauty and need for art work and photography that is pure without different "treatments." I used a common phrase that is used in business but I can see in art/photography where there is definately a grey area. My apologies if I offended you or anyone else. Melissa
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robert burks |
Melissa, not offended at all...I want critique and to see the varying opininions. I do embrace new technologies, they are important for progress...however I dont want to be a slave to "i can fix that with photoshop" because I want to become a good photographer, and try to capture the moment as it is. Thank you for the comments! Robert
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Raquel S. |
I agree on cloning out the lines. Chances are that when you took this photo, your attention was not on the power lines but on the overall composition of the photo. Our mind's eye has a peculiar way of ignoring those unattractive objects that film/digital images all too well unforgivingly capture. By cloning out the power lines, you're staying true to the true image you've already captured in your mind's eye. That's not cheating, that's being artistic.
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robert burks |
Raquel...actually you are correct, when I took this image, I was so into the moment of light and weather around me, and the pier, I dont remember seeing the lines at all, my mind completely dismissed them. I seem to do that a lot. good comments, thank you. robert
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