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The Illusion of Desolation


 
  The Illusion of Desolation
The Illusion of Desolation

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We arrived early at the football field in suburban Philadelphia last night. It was 6:30 pm and the game was to begin at 7. It was 62F degrees and light rain was falling.
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I tried black and white because my pre-game experimentation with very high ISO and in-camera noise reduction produced "iffy" results, but I liked the composition so much that I decided to go with the desolation theme.
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Three hours later, the game ended in jubilation on this side of the field [and POURING RAIN everywhere].
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But you wouldn't know it from this shot, would you?
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I'll include two earlier versions of this in the discussion area.
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Michelle Alton

 
  Original color, after removing obstacles.
Original color, after removing obstacles.
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Michelle Alton

 
  Near Original
Near Original
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Michelle Alton

 
 
 

Michelle Alton
 


---Here are two previous versions of "The Illusion of Desolation."


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October 20, 2013

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  That does fit the title Michele!

Am amazed they got to play even! Now who is that person out there all by herself? :-(

jo ann c.


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October 20, 2013

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Great job with this one - B&W was the perfect choice!


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October 20, 2013

 

Monnie Ryan
  B&W works perfectly here, Michelle!


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buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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  A beautifully rendered black and white capture, Michelle!


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October 20, 2013

 
- Mitch Spence

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  I do like the colors, but I see what you mean about the noise issue. I think the black and white works very well, and the overall feel is as the title suggests. Like the image a lot.


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October 20, 2013

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Excellent B&W Shot! Love the mood!


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October 20, 2013

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Great in B+W- really enhances the mood


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October 20, 2013

 

Renata Gusciora
  Great mood created here, Michelle! I like the tones, light and feel of it!


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October 20, 2013

 

David Phalen
  The light and tones in an excellent B&W image perfectly capture the mood!!


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October 20, 2013

 

Jeffrey R. Bange
  Beautiful B&W presentation Michelle, love your title and the mood of this picture.


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October 20, 2013

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Awesome image, Michelle. The mood and tones are exceptional. The fence adds to the feeling of further isolation (desolation). Wonderful work!


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October 20, 2013

 

Tiia Vissak
  well done!


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October 21, 2013

 

Ermanno Radice
  Wonderful composition, love in B&W!


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October 21, 2013

 
johnriveraphotoart.com - John Rivera

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  What a fabulous capture!


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October 25, 2013

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Excellent end results and I loved seeing the process of your journey to get there!!! Your pole removal is MOST impressive!

Great job, Michelle, and feeling WOW'ed!

-Laura :D


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November 05, 2013

 
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