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Leaning Tower

© Jeff E Jensen

Leaning Tower

Uploaded: November 14, 2009

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Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

Ellen H. Robertson level-classic November 21, 2009

Jeff I like this one. You have reflection, ripples and a really cool tower and a star. I like the purple at the bottom of the tower.

There is a distraction to the right of the tower and on the bottom left. Do not know what they are but it is splotchy. #1207762

Anthony L. Mancuso November 21, 2009

This one is cool jeff, very original crop...I think there are too components at once and I see two different crops...to include the reflection crop just above the large drops on top of the main "tower", to focus more on the drops I would crop where the reflection turns from dark to light.. #8149997

Dale Hardin November 21, 2009

Super stop action shot Jeff. Agree with Tony that both his crop suggestions would be worth considering.

Since the POV is so narrow I'd suggest stepping up the impact just a bit. Try softening the shadows first with the shadows/highlight tool and then blending using the soft-light blend. Probably will have to reduce to about 50%. (if you do it without reducing the shadows first it won't work)

Then apply use a bit of noise reduction followed by some sharpening using the regular sharpening tools. #8150396

Teresa H. Hunt November 21, 2009

Very cool shot Jeff. You and your buddies sure had a good time. I love the crop on this one. I did see the distration that Ellen pointed out. However there's more than one of whatever it is. It kinda looks like the water is dirty. There's another one to the right of the reflection and one at the base of the tower. :)

By the way my son thinks this picture is pretty. :) #8150406

Aimee C. Eisaman November 21, 2009

I'm not sure I like this one....yes the crop is original and it's a cool capture, but if you were trying to narrow them down I'd put this at the back of the pack. It just doesn't have the impact that the others do. Who knows...maybe a few tweaks and it will. :~) #8151508

Joan E. Hoffman November 21, 2009

Actually I think this one is my favourite, love the colour, the "Tower") and the verticle "Panorama"! #8151653

Jeff E Jensen November 22, 2009

Here's a few variations on the crop.

I have applied Dale's suggestions prior to the crops. #8152425

Aimee C. Eisaman November 22, 2009

I'm liking the crop D! :~) #8152458

Jeff E Jensen November 22, 2009

Somehow I knew you would prefer the square crop Aimee! #8152506

Aimee C. Eisaman November 22, 2009

Am I really that predictable? LOL! I do love a good square crop. I think the added color really helped too! :~) #8152538

Teresa H. Hunt November 22, 2009

I love the color in this one. I think the wider crops are better. #8152801

Anthony L. Mancuso November 22, 2009

I think they are all pretty good but I vote for crop B...there is some schmutz in the water in a few places, most noticeably to the right of the base of the tower..Do you know what that is and have you considered editing it out? #8153369

Jeff E Jensen November 22, 2009

The schmutz is tiny bubbles stuck on the texture on the bottom of the paint tray. I played with cloning them, but didn't like the results. I need to go back and try again. #8153440

Michael Kelly level-classic November 24, 2009

As was mentioned awesome color and another very cool capture of the water drops. All of the crops work, but I have to go with Tony on this and say that B seemed to grab me the most. I wish I could give you a logical technical explanation, but I have no idea why that one appeals to me the most.

I do think this is a great shot and would spend the time to try and clean up the rough areas caused by the bubbles so there are no distractions. I think this one has a good possibility of a lot more recognition and it will be worth the effort. #8165272

Susan M. Reynolds level-addict November 25, 2009

These are always so cool looking Jeff, It'd be a toss-up between B & C for me...can't decide just yet! #8165584

Jeff E Jensen November 25, 2009

Thanks all! I agree that B is my favorite as well. We've been up to our eyeballs remodeling our kitchen, so I haven't had much time for editing. When things settle down, I will revisit this one. #8166194

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