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Ancient Forms

© Rona L. Schwarz

Ancient Forms

Uploaded: August 23, 2010

Description

1/40s @ f/9.0, ISO 6400, 24-70 lens @ 40 mm. Topaz Adjustment and Textures applied in CS4. (EOD)
Taken in the basement of what was once a prominent blacksmith’s shop “Gruen Iron Forged Originals”. The building itself is 125+ years old and was once a candy factory and is now an art gallery. These are some of the blacksmith's forms but I am uncertain as to their use.

Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/40 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, return light detected, ISO: 6400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 40.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

Comments

Michelle Alton August 24, 2010

A wonderfully composed shot, Rona. I'm guessing they are some kind of mold...maybe for some sort of filial for the tops of iron gates? Love sort of golden/rusty tones. #1301301

Nikki McDonald level-classic August 24, 2010

What a great find! I love the textures, the golden brown tones Michelle noted, the shapes. Hope you got lots of shots here :) #8858523

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 24, 2010

Exceptional golden tones, textures, lighting, clarity, perspective & shapes here, Rona! One of my fave kinds of images! Love it & good luck! WTG! #8858694

Monnie Ryan August 24, 2010

Wonderful composition and treatment, Rona -- well done! #8858916

Rona L. Schwarz August 24, 2010

Thank you Michelle, Nikki, Patrick, and Monnie for those generous comments! I was very excited by this treasure trove in this very dark basement and was so happy I had my camera with me!

P.S. Could not get through to BP last night and so was unable to comment - will catch up today. #8858942

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic August 24, 2010

What a fantastic find Rona. Your comp, tones and textures on this shot is outstanding work. Great job. #8858961

Carol Eade level-addict August 24, 2010

I love the tones and textures, Rona, this is terrific! #8859258

Carol L. Fowler August 24, 2010

The golden tones and textures are terrific. #8859541

Rona L. Schwarz August 24, 2010

Thank you Becky, Carol E, and Carol F (boy, never did that before!) I really appreciate the support. #8859736

Karen Celella August 25, 2010

Great composition, tones and textures, Rona! #8860559

Terry Cervi level-deluxe August 25, 2010

Everyone's said it all, Rona. Excellent textures and composition and an interesting POV makes this a great shot! #8860584

Renata Gusciora August 25, 2010

Great shot,fantastic pov,interesting subject,Rona! #8861590

Rona L. Schwarz August 25, 2010

Thanks Karen, Terry and Renata for stopping by and for those great comments! Much appreciated. #8861760

Kathy Salerni level-classic August 25, 2010

What a good find, Rona! Love your comp, tones, textures and POV! So well seen and captured! #8861948

Rona L. Schwarz August 26, 2010

Thanks a lot, Kathy! #8863892

Steve M. Harrington August 29, 2010

An interesting and nicely composed image, Rona. I figure they are prototype bedpans. :)
Steve #8869273

Sherran Andersen level-classic September 15, 2010

Congrats Rona. #8903907

Nikki McDonald level-classic September 15, 2010

Ahhh, I am so very pleased to see the finalist badge on this one, Rona. Love it. Congratulations and good luck in the next round. #8903948

Freddy Bland September 15, 2010

Congratulations, Rona, on yet another wonderful finalist!! Super duper work on this image!! #8904885

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 15, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #8905223

Debra R. Harder September 15, 2010

Such wonderful textures and details, Rona! Truly brilliant! Congratulations on another SUPERB finalist! Deb #8906491

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic September 16, 2010

Huge CONGRATZ. on this beautiful Finalist, Rona.

UB. #8906914

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 16, 2010

Love this, Rona! CONGRATULATIONS & hope it is back! #8908303

Val Feldman level-deluxe September 16, 2010

Keen eye at work! Love the beautiful golden tones, textures and balance to this one - your crop was perfect! Congratulations, Rona - a much-deserved and unique EOD Finalist...all the best in the upcoming round! ~Val #8909656

Rona L. Schwarz September 16, 2010

Thank you so much everyone for taking the time to stop by and comment. Your support is very gratifying to me! #8909843

Renata Gusciora September 16, 2010

Congratulations again on your great finalist,Rona!!!:-) #8909927

Laura E. Swan level-classic September 17, 2010

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What a MOST interesting image, Rona. Very cool!

Love it!
-Laura #8913839

Rona L. Schwarz September 19, 2010

Thank you so much Renata and Laura! #8918698

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict September 20, 2010

Fascinating imge, Rona, draws you right in. Love the tones, design, sense of the past!

Congrats again!
Debby #8920528

Rona L. Schwarz September 20, 2010

Thank for the support, Debby! #8920711

Mike R. Howe September 26, 2010

Congratulations Rona on this "fantastic finalist"...beautiful tones and texture! #8931085

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