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Peaceful Morning

© Beth Spencer

Peaceful Morning

Uploaded: January 06, 2013

Description

Canon EOS 7D, Tamron 18-270mm lens, 1/40, f/11, ISO 100

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/40 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 119.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Beth Spencer January 06, 2013

I am getting sick of everything being snow covered outside, so I thought I would post this one. This is one of the farms that I pass daily on my way to and from work. I took this early one morning in August. They had cut hay across the road and I thought I would show that also. #1507444

Teresa H. Hunt January 06, 2013

Beautiful Beth! I love the extremely peaceful feeling of both these images. They both make me think of the older days when life was slower (harder, but slower).

I keep wanting to pick up the barn and move it to the left. But since I can't do that . . . . maybe a small crop bringing in the left side of the frame a bit. :) #10502869

Dale Hardin January 07, 2013

I like this Beth. Scenes like this always bring out the country boy in me.

I like Teresa's idea of a 4x6 crop. Start in the lower right and crop to remove about 1/2 the distance from the left edge to the barn.

Also apply a levels adjustment and move the white slider to the left on the histogram until it meets the main body of image data. You won't lose the mood but will gain a brighter image. #10503735

Dale Hardin January 07, 2013

PS: Same levels adjustment suggested for the other image as well. #10503738

Elaine Hessler January 07, 2013

Really pretty. I agree with the crop ideas. I look forward to seeing the edits. I like the hay bales picture-it's just kind of simple and a little abstract. #10503742

Beth Spencer January 07, 2013

I did the edits as suggested and lightened them up. There is some really beautiful country on the way to work. I love when they cut the hay and then leave the round bales in the fields for several days. Later they wrap them in white plastic and store them near the barns or wherever. Sometimes it is like big marshmallows. #10503955

Jeff E Jensen January 07, 2013

Nice improvement! #10504113

Elaine Hessler January 07, 2013

Beautiful! #10504170

Debbie E. Payne January 07, 2013

Both renditions are beautiful, Elaine. Personally, I like the first one better. It tells a more "calming" tale than the other one does. Nice capture on this early morning scene, Elaine. #10504402

Debbie E. Payne January 07, 2013

Excuse me...I meant to say, Beth #10504404

Beth Spencer January 08, 2013

Thanks #10505845

Rita K. Connell level-classic January 08, 2013

I really like this one beth, farmland is always fun to see especially with a fog hang around to bad the farmer wasn't on the tractor. I like the edit best! #10506052

Beth Spencer January 09, 2013

Thanks Rita #10506198

lisa anderson January 10, 2013

I really like these and am happy you brightened them a little, as that was the only think I was going to suggest. Really nice! #10507872

Teresa H. Hunt January 10, 2013

Love them :) #10508922

Beth Spencer January 10, 2013

Thanks! #10509012

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