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Uploaded: October 17, 2012
On a recent visit to DC with our photo club, I was struck by the contrast that was exhibited between the designs at the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Memorial.
The very ornate corner pillar on the Lincoln steps from this angle, seemed to overpower the simplicity of the elegant Washington Monument that was reflected in the pool that was almost refilled after it's refurbishing.
Shutter Speed: 1/500.00 F-stop: f/7.1
Focal Length: 30.00
Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 30.00 mm, Model: SLT-A77V
Michael Kelly
October 17, 2012
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I don't understand the color here. It looks like the sky is to warm and everything else is to cool. I don't know if you can do this in PSE but I selectively changed the two areas in CS ACR to illustrate what I mean. Even if you can't do it in RAW you may know a trick to do it in PS. #1492880
Debbra Bailey October 17, 2012 0
Interesting image Dale - I love how straight it is! :) It looks almost 3D the way the piece in front is so sharp! I didn't notice anything wrong with the color, but I ike Michael's edits too...Did you replace the sky? I don't remember it EVER looking this awesome when we were there! And there are not any clouds in the reflection... is that just bec. it is ripply? #10373673
JudyAnn Rector
October 17, 2012
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Michelle Alton October 17, 2012 0
A wonderful capture of this spot with all the visitors! You had a great POV. #10373717Dale Hardin October 17, 2012 0
Thanks Mike. Not sure what you mean about the two temperatures. I put your fix side by side and it is warmer, which I like, but that's it. The image I posted is as shot and is closer to the true color from that particular time of day.Deb, I didn't change the sky. This was shot while you guys were at the zoo. And there are clouds in the reflection, they are just a bit "wrinkled" because of a breeze.
JudyAnn and Michelle, thank you so much for the very nice comments. #10373739
Michael Kelly
October 17, 2012
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Dale Hardin October 17, 2012 0
I could see the difference too Mike, as I mentioned above. I had assumed the sky was simply darker because of the warming up of the image that you had done. Those changes are also easily done in PSE.I like your edit, but it is not what it looked like at the time so that I why I hadn't bothered to change it. Either version is good for me. #10373801
Michael Kelly
October 17, 2012
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Brandi K. Mills October 18, 2012 0
Very neat shot! Good idea including both structures for contrast. Makes me want to go visit! Some day...Dale Hardin October 18, 2012 0
Thanks Mike, I see your point completely. On my monitor the original does not have a WB issue , so that could be the reason for some of our different opinions on the shot. As I said, I also like the warmer version.Thanks Brandi. It's a great place to visit at least once. #10374155
Jeff E Jensen October 18, 2012 0
Very interesting perspective, Dale! I'm jealous of that sky. #10374240Dale Hardin October 18, 2012 0
Thanks a lot Jeff. #10374245Jeff E Jensen October 18, 2012 0
Funny, I don't think I even noticed these pillars. #10374250Stephen Shoff October 18, 2012 0
I didn't notice the pillars either. You did a great job of finding these.I think Mikes suggestion makes a world of difference although the non-sky adjustment may be just a bit too warm. #10374270
Dale Hardin October 18, 2012 0
See, missing the zoo that day was a good thing. :o) Between you and me guys, (don't tell Mike) I like it a bit warmer too. :o) #10374332Aimee C. Eisaman October 18, 2012 0
Well I've never seen this perspective on the Washington Monument. Great job at thinking out of the box Dale! :~) Def. something only a photographer would be able to see. I prefer Mikes suggested version, but you have to go with what you saw. #10374771Debbie E. Payne October 18, 2012 0
Great POV on this one, Dale. I was so bummed when there was no water in the reflecting pool in May. That means I must go back! I like your original but am a bt more comfortable with Michael's version. I agree, though, that you need to go with what you like. #10375499Dale Hardin October 18, 2012 0
thanks Debbie. I like his warm version also, but don't want him to know. Ssssh. :o) #10375544
Rita K. Connell
October 19, 2012
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lisa anderson October 20, 2012 0
Congrats on you EP, Dale :) I also think this photo looks 3D, very cool.Dale Hardin October 20, 2012 0
Rita and Lisa, thanks a lot. #10377139
Susan M. Reynolds
October 21, 2012
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Rita K. Connell
October 22, 2012
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Dale Hardin October 24, 2012 0
Thanks you Susan,Rita,sorry did not address that. Have been away. Frankly, I simply did not notice it when I took the shot. Probably due do a reflection of some kind. If I get some time I'll correct it. #10382650
Beth Spencer October 25, 2012 0
Congratulations on your EP!! For those of you who were at the zoo, I was there when Dale took this picture! Whenever I get my desktop back up I will eventually get some more of these up.Dale Hardin October 25, 2012 0
Thanks Beth, and thanks for a great day. We had a good time on that hike didn't we? #10383628
Dianne Brin
October 31, 2012
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Dale Hardin October 31, 2012 0
Thanks Dianne. Loved perusing your gallery and it's obvious you probably don't live in that area now. Enjoyed seeing the old bank building at Rhyolite in Death Valley again. I'm assuming from the images you probably are now out west somewhere. #10397251Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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