Inspiring Photo: Window to the Past #1182646

Window to the Past

Uploaded: September 04, 2005

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1/100 sec, f7, 45mm, 11:30 am
Shirley Plantation, window of storehouse

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Mike Rubin September 04, 2005

Please critique,Do you think contrast is too high? Anything else? #305379

Katrina McMeans September 05, 2005

Great composition! I'm probably not the right one to be saying if an image has too high contrast because I LOVE contrast...but really, I don't think this one is too strong at all. It IS strong...kind of jumps out at you...but I think it suits this picture pretty good.
Love it!
~K #1804555

Mike Rubin September 07, 2005

Katrina,
Thanks for the comments. I checked out your gallery, You do good work, I really like "Getting Ready to Ride" and the sunset out your back yard.- Mike #1812067

Thomas Trostel September 08, 2005

Hi Mike,

The contrast appears great to me. It appears the picture was taken in the or from the shady side of the storehouse. It would be interesting to see the same composition durring the golden hour (sunrise or sunset) to see how the shadows and different light change the texture of the bricks and wood.

Nicely done :-)

Tom #1814201

Mike Rubin September 08, 2005

Tom,
Thanks for the comments, The shot was taken on a day that was switching from blue sky to blown out colorless sky.
I would like to reshoot all shots taken that day. I agree with you about the golden hour.Lighting had always been an issue with me but lately I am paying greater attention to it. I like you shot "soldiers" For some reason when I shot it I felt that I needed to include the entire statue. Your comp is much better.- Mike
#1815993

Matthew Gordon September 08, 2005

Mike,
Great shot! Love the colors! Also would make a cool b/w with the shadows darkened a bit.

M.J.Gordon #1816311

Janet Friedman September 09, 2005

Nice photo Mike, It would also look great b/w with a touch of hand coloring to the inside of the window.

JP #1819887

Connie J. Foster September 11, 2005

Mike

This is a great shot (I take ALOT of photos of windows, buildings with odd windows, windows with inside curtains tied in knots, outside of buildings with reflective windows - and I really like everything about this one) the bricklayer who set these bricks is an artist himself and YOU captured a great display. #1823070

Keri M. Dietrich September 11, 2005

Mike, great shot, love the colors and contrast. #1825391

Mike Rubin September 12, 2005

Matthew,Janet,Connie anad Keri,
Thanks for the comments, When I have some time I will go B&W with it and post the results, I always had my doubts about this shot but it looks like I'm in the minority about it. Thanks again to everyone for the comments and sugggestion. - Mike #1829602

Nemil B. Chabebe October 21, 2005

This is a great shot. I woder if the picture colors are the same as you saw it? The composition is great. #1981913

Mike Rubin October 25, 2005

Thanks for the comments, The colors are accurate but may have been a little softer than in my final version.- Mike #1998672

ALLEN O. HOWARD March 26, 2006

The image is great Mike but I particularly like the way you framed this. Well done! #2577550

Mike Rubin March 27, 2006

Allen, Thanks for the comments,I'm glad you liked it -Mike #2582195

Keith L. Clayton May 01, 2006

Beautifully composed - Great shot! #2713965

Mike Rubin May 01, 2006

Thanks Keith #2713984

May 01, 2006

Mike,
I would like to see this in B/W with a oblique shot from the right side.
To me that would more in keeping with the title.
The head on shot is not working.
I like the colors though, and I like the contrast.
Good Job

Regards,

Willard
#2714045

Carol Teal May 01, 2006

I like this too, Mike. Very good comp and I like the colors. #2714065

Mike Rubin May 02, 2006

Willard- I like your suggestion and will do the image in B&W (I'll contact you for your critque when I have it done,Reshooting it from the right is also a good idea, Unfortunetly the Plantation is in SC and I am in CT.

Carol- thanks for taking the time to comment.

I appreaciiate the feedback. - Mike #2717820

Mike Rubin May 02, 2006

Willard, What do you think?? #2718103

John V. Roscich May 08, 2006

GREAT SHOT MIKE
LOVE THE COLORS AND COMPOSITION
DO NOT CARE FOR THE BW
JOHN #2738929

Jagadeesh Andrew Owens May 08, 2006

Great colors and I'm a huge fan of contrast! #2738941

John Matthews May 08, 2006

i think the contrast looks great, but then I am a fan of high constrast/bright colors - great work!
#2739402

J. C. May 08, 2006

Mike, this is lovely :) #2739409

Mike Rubin May 08, 2006

John R.,Andrew, John M & JC, thanks for the comments. I appreaciate them all. -Mike #2740326

May 11, 2006

Mike sorry I didn't get back to you sooner.
The B/W is good to bad you can't re-shoot from the right :o(

regards,

Willard #2753672

Carol Teal May 11, 2006

I like both Mike; I can't say I like one better than the other. If I was pressed to choose, maybe the color one. Wonderful image though either way! #2753693

Mike Rubin May 11, 2006

Thanks Willard, I wish I could just run down to re shoot it, BUT it would be an expensive image @ $3.00/gal. :) #2753699

Mike Rubin May 11, 2006

Thanks Carol #2753702

Dennis Flanagan May 11, 2006

I really like the colors in this shot Mike. My opinion for what it is worth........I would like to see the window farther to the right and more brick work to the left. I find a little more eye apeal when the subject is a bit off center. #2753797

Mike Rubin May 12, 2006

Thanks Dennis, I wish it was closer so I could re-shoot it using the great suggestions I received here.- Mike #2757369

Mick Burkey November 12, 2006

I like this shot very much, Mike. Great colors and tone. Nicely done! #3577730

Melissa G. Meiselman November 12, 2006

I LOVE contrast and in this case you gave an example of it in black and white. This image is great for black and white because of the dramatic contrasts. It really pops out and catches you attention. Great job, Mike!!! #3577765

Mike Rubin November 12, 2006

Thanks for the comments Mick & Melissa #3578832

Beverly A. Wright August 18, 2007

I LOVE all of the different textures here and the lighting and colorss are
fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #4666526

Mike Rubin August 19, 2007

Thanks Beverly, I love old buildings. #4670245

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