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JUST SHY OF TWELVE

© Debbie E. Payne

JUST SHY OF TWELVE

Uploaded: March 02, 2010

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Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 85.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 30D

Comments

Jeff E Jensen March 02, 2010

I really like this Debbie. The strong contrast of this image is very appealing. The only suggestion I would give is a tighter crop, taking a little off the top and the bottom. #1244460

Michael Kelly level-classic March 03, 2010

I like this one a lot Debbie - this is the kind of shot that can look really good as a Kodalith (basically a B&W with no grays) I love the lines and the diagonal comp.

While there is a bit of negative space I think it works well for the drama of the shot. Jeff's suggestion of a tighter shot may work too, but that is one I would need to see to know for sure. It certainly works well for me as presented. #8429534

Dale Hardin March 03, 2010

This is a lovely composition Debbie. I like it a lot.

If you want to try Mike's suggestion of a Kodalith, you can get a pretty good idea by just applying the threshold adjustment to the image. If you do that, it would work much better with about 1/2 the area cropped from both the top and bottom.

That's because you'd lose all the detail in the snow in the foreground and your comp would be affected. It would be different if there were some fence on the right though. #8429839

Anthony L. Mancuso March 03, 2010

I like the image and I'm also in favor of the comp as is...I think trying the kodalith would change the image quite a bit because I think the loss of the gold tones in the bg grasses would create a new level of starkness to the shot. #8430099

Teresa H. Hunt March 03, 2010

Debbie, I love this shot. I could easily be used as a book cover. Though to see in in B&W would be interesting, I agree with Tony on the loss of the gold tones. Wonderful image! :) #8430171

Peter W. Marks March 04, 2010

Debbie, you just know I had to count the trees to make sure there wasn't twelve!
This image really works for me; it fills the criteria of "Would I like this to have been my own?" "Yes", very much! #8431366

Debbie E. Payne March 04, 2010

Thanks all....This started off as just another one of my "weary" drive-bys. Maybe only @ 2 % of which ever amount to much of anything...but I keep on trying anyhow!

I'm thinking it is stark enough for me as is but I may try it as a black and white later on. Yes Theresa, it does look like a bookcover. Now all I have to do is write a book. (Especially, since I now have time on my hands...)

I knew you'd count the trees, Peter! You make me laugh! Such a good thing! Now, my only ? to all of you is: What category does this belong in anyway? #8431438

Jeff E Jensen March 04, 2010

I'd put it in EOD. #8431583

Debbie E. Payne March 04, 2010

it's either that or digital darkroom. thanks, jeff! #8431724

Joan E. Hoffman March 04, 2010

Nothing to NOT love about this image Deb! I agree about it being a perfect book cover! However, writing it sounds like way to much work lOL. #8431790

Peter W. Marks March 04, 2010

Debbie, I am not sure that Digital Darkroom really fits but that depends on how much you had to do to the image other than just a bit of cropping, sharpening and maybe levels.
Elements of Design seems a better choice or Catch-all which of course could be anything. Nature and Landscape would be another appropriate choice.
I took a look at the number of entries for each catagory at around mid-day and EoD had just 125, whereas Catch-all had 288 and Digital darkroom 142 and landscape a whopping 354! So why not play the better odds of EoD. You can always resubmit in another catagory next month!
Of course you could always clone two more trees down at the far end and that will get the judges attention and you would get at least an EP out of pity! #8432282

Debbie E. Payne March 04, 2010

thanks for your research, Peter. I like the odds the best on EoD and after all there is an element of perspective going on here. EoD it is! #8432294

Debbra Bailey March 05, 2010

Great image - love the starkness, and I too had to count... #8433571

Kathleen Nealon March 05, 2010

Stunning image. I love it exactly as it is in all its stark beauty. #8433606

Debbie E. Payne March 05, 2010

Thank you, Debbra and Kathe! I didn't count until I was in the process of searching for a title. #8433674

Ellen H. Robertson level-classic March 05, 2010

This is striking! Love the angle of the trees and the fence on the left. I could see this as a cover of a mystery novel. Or on someones wall. #8433968

Susan M. Reynolds level-addict March 05, 2010

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this photo just as it is! I think it's wonderful and what do you know...I had to count the trees too before I even read all the comments.
If you don't get at least an EP with this shot, I think we all need to egg the judges! LOL
Great job! #8434694

Susan M. Reynolds level-addict March 05, 2010

I also agree that it would make a wonderful cover for a mystery novel or as a fine art wall print...you need to get this shot out there in other contests or submit it to publishing houses if there is a way to do that...This photo just so hit me with that "WOW" factor that I just keep coming back to it. Very nicely done! #8434697

Aimee C. Eisaman March 15, 2010

Love the bold lines in this! Sorry I missed it in the club gallery! Congrats on your EP! :~) #8457820

Susan M. Reynolds level-addict March 16, 2010

So glad the Editors Reconized the art of this photo...congratualtions on the EP and I hope it takes you farther in the contest :) #8459193

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