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Empty Benches

© Richard Lynch

Empty Benches

Uploaded: September 04, 2013

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Lens: Sigma 24-70 EX f/2.8
Leaving Nantucket. Toning effects substituted in a nearly colorless scene.

Comments

Dayna Cain level-classic December 09, 2013

I love this. #1555423

Richard Lynch December 09, 2013

Thanks Dayna.

The original doesn't look so much like this. I did spend a LOT of time aligning the shot (adjusting the benches which were chained to the structure) and trying to come up with a satisfactory composition...limited by the structure and the water behind me, and the fact that my tripod was packed. The shadow was brought out by manipulation -- it was actually there, but not so prominent. This has some vertical distortion and toning as well. I use a fairly unique tone-mapping method for duotones and tritones.

It was a sad day, on the way out from one of the most interesting vacations I ever took...

Richard #10918562

Richard Lynch December 10, 2013

Meant to post the BEFORE and AFTER... #10918598

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