Sketching at Polruan, Cornwall
Uploaded: September 06, 2012
Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 1.67, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, FocalLength: 24.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 20D
Debbra Bailey September 07, 2012
Really interesting image Peter! Is there a filter on this? #1485131Michael Kelly September 07, 2012
I like it Peter. Clarity and comp are very nice.Looks a bit noisy to me (may be a filter) and the skin tones look just a touch orange. Perhaps just a touch of desat would fix the tones or mess with the hue slider slightly. #10313056
Teresa H. Hunt September 07, 2012
I like this one Peter. It reminds me of Devin, who spent all his free time drawing. I wish I had a good shot of him drawing. :)I think Mike's suggestions are good ideas. :) #10313400
Peter W. Marks September 07, 2012
Many thanks Debbra, Mike and Teresa. We are in the middle of severe thunderstorm warning and a tornado watch and in the last hour we have lost power three times. What a bore when I had to reset the alarm clock, the coffee pot clock, the microwave oven and the water-softner clockthree times. Thank heavens for propane gas so I can now go cook supper but any adjustments to the image of Elizabeth's hand will have to wait until tomorrow. I don't think I will be able to do any thing about the random color noise as any attempt to soften that will just spoil the rest of the detail. I am only seeing it on the black cover of her sketch pad so I shall pretend it was a speckled cover and live with it.Peter W. Marks September 07, 2012
I meant to add that this last image is the one from which I cropped the 'hands' image and was shot at 1/1000sec, f3.5; ISO 100 so any noise would not be a product of a long exposure or a high ISO.Michael Kelly September 07, 2012
The color and noise look good on the original. Perhaps just not quite enough pixels for the severe crop? #10313585Beth Spencer September 07, 2012
I really like this one Peter!! I hope your power will stay on and you all will be safe! #10313592Anthony L. Mancuso September 07, 2012
I like the comp on this one Peter, although I do think the poor resolution caused by the severe crop is an issue. I also think I would go monotone with it as there quite a few colors competing with the hands.. #10313614Dale Hardin September 07, 2012
Nice entry for the challenge Peter. I think Tony is right about the severe crop effecting the outcome. However, a 50% desaturation on the result should clear up most of the issues.Also, don't be fooled into thinking just because you shoot at 100 ISO and a fast shutter speed, you would be devoid of noise. #10313681
Jeff E Jensen September 07, 2012
Very cool, Peter! The noise didn't bother me till someone was kind enough to point it out. . . #10313687Peter W. Marks September 08, 2012
I am sorry I forgot to answer your original question Deb. Yes, I used Topaz Adjust 5>Classic Collection>Photo Pop. And now I am paranoic about the 'noise' for the very reason That Jeff pointed out:0)Peter W. Marks September 08, 2012
I am sorry I forgot to answer your original question Deb. Yes, I used Topaz Adjust 5>Classic Collection>Photo Pop. And now I am paranoic about the 'noise' for the very reason That Jeff pointed out:0)Peter W. Marks September 08, 2012
B&W versionDale Hardin September 08, 2012
Peter,the desaturation suggestion was aimed at the image you posted. I didn't know you had applied a filter although after seeing the original it was obvious.Of course, using the original as a base, desaturation would not be required. The suggestion was only a stop gap. :o) #10314497
Rita K. Connell September 08, 2012
peter this is a great crop for the challenge this month. I really like the feeling that it makes you want to look to see what she is drawing. I do wonder what it would be like without the filter being added to it. #10314688Peter W. Marks September 08, 2012
Your wish is my command Rita. Elizabeth was sketching the 'blockhouse' at Polruan which is the tiny village opposite Fowey at the mouth of the River Fowey (pronounced "Foy") There was a similar blockhouse on the opposite side of the river and a chain connected the two which could be raised to prevent pirates or the enemy (Usually Spain )from raiding the town. They were built in the 1400s.Debbie E. Payne September 09, 2012
Pete --I can see what they are saying about the tight crop but I like both images; color and black and white. Maybe the black and white wins out for me. I was thinking that this was probably Elizabeth. #10315769Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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