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Prince of Peace, Episcopal church, Gettysburg, Pa.

© Beth Spencer

Prince of Peace, Episcopal church, Gettysburg, Pa.

Uploaded: June 10, 2012 20:10:27

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Canon 40D, tamron 18-270mm lens, f/16, 1/320, ISO 400

Comments

Carla Capra Anderson June 11, 2012

Boy that red door sure pops against the stones. I like how the shape of the top of the door repeats in those windows. Great find, Beth. #1468477

Rita K. Connell level-classic June 11, 2012

this is a cool shot beth, I agree with carla I love that the window follows the pattern, the curve wall adds a nice dimension to the image #10176057

Michael Kelly level-classic June 11, 2012

This is indeed a very nice find. I like the POV and the repeating patterns of the architectural elements are wonderful.

I find that in spite of the bright red door the shot has an overall dark and moody feel. Lightening it up and opening the shadows would help that. I also selectively reduced the red channel on the door. Here is a quick example of what I have in mind. #10176328

Beth Spencer June 11, 2012

Thank you Carla and Rita. Mike I wasn't sure about the red channel, but think I got it. I selected it, then did an adjustment layer with levels and did the red channel. It is lighter now. Thanks #10176848

Anthony L. Mancuso June 12, 2012

Nice comp and colors Beth...I do think the original needed to be lightened a bit, but I think the edit went to far with that and you lost too much of the texture and contrast in the stonework. #10177336

Teresa H. Hunt June 12, 2012

Oh I love the red door! I like the moody feel of the original. I do agree with Tony I think you lightened it a bit to much. :) #10177681

Wendy M. Hansen-Penman June 12, 2012

Funny, I have some photos of an episcopal church and it too has a bright red door? Is that a thing? I think this is a perfect exposure. I like the color and contrast, and of course, the composition. #10178119

Aimee C. Eisaman June 13, 2012

Congrats on the EP! :~) I don't like the changes on this one...they make it feel to washed out for me and bring out that green too much. I think this would be a great one to try some selective coloring on! #10178481

Debbie E. Payne June 13, 2012

Love the shot, B9th - you are a bit underexposed and Michael's is a bit overexposed/lost contrast. So I would suggest somewhere in the middle. But the judges loved it and we do too! And the door is right in the sweet spot as well. #10178795

Beth Spencer June 13, 2012

Thanks guys, I will give the edits a try either tomorrow after work or on Friday. #10179411

Rita K. Connell level-classic June 15, 2012

i think out of the two edits that I like mikes because it didn't take away from the detail of the stone. in your you lost to much shadows. #10181686

Beth Spencer June 16, 2012

I finally got some edits done. I was trying to figure out how to do the SC in Viveza and finally found it. It is my first attempt so hopefully I will keep at it.
I also did a vignette on them two different ways. #10183191

Aimee C. Eisaman June 16, 2012

I really like the last one with the SC....an interesting version of this image. I can't say I like it better than the all color version....they are both good! :~) #10183222

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