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47 Oct 18 Comment I too like scenes like this, and enjoy looking through the arch inside to that courtyard which is beautiful. I'm thinking perhaps you didn't need as much of the foreground as you ended up with. Also, while I agree the person is essential to the scene, I wish she had a more interesting pose ;) easier said than done of course. It's often suggested that when one finds a scene like this, to just hang around and someone interesting will traverse it eventually... Very nice overall, love the tonalities. Oct 7th
47 Oct 18 Comment I agree with the other's comments, and especially like the direction that Sharing is going, as in less is more, in that the original was including just too much. Sharon's crop lets me enjoy the most interesting part of the image. Oct 7th
47 Oct 18 Comment The possibilities seem to be limitless as to how to present Aspen trunks. I think you've done a good job here. In addition to the Topaz painterly effect, what I really like are the way the dark spots on the trunks render - whether they are leaves or spots, they make for a beautiful scene in black and white. Oct 7th
47 Oct 18 Comment This is certainly quite a different image in black and white vs. color! As Ed points out, it becomes much more abstract in black and white. About 3/4 of the image has lost all detail and becomes empty space - that could be a good thing, depends on what you were after.

My favorite part of this image is the light on the horse's mane on top, it's really lovely.		 Oct 7th
47 Oct 18 Comment I kind of like Sharon's crop for the reason she points out, but then again, I prefer seeing all the telephone poles, as they add some depth to the image. I think you've done a good job of conveying the serene mood. To be effective as a travel image, I'd need to see more unique qualities of the area, but as is, it's a nice moment in time that as you point out is universal in nature. Oct 7th
47 Oct 18 Comment It's very interesting John, and there's a certain mystery imparted by the vase and the text. It's often said, that if you include text in an image, the eye goes right there to read it. In this case, as Ed points out, we English speaking readers are left scratching our heads, I can only wonder if and how the text supports in image in reality. Oct 7th
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66 Oct 18 Comment An interesting and creative idea, Emil; the dichotomy between the realistic looking sky, and the other-worldly landscape created by the monochrome, adds some tension to the image. Then there is the pastoral effect of the horses - all in all, I think it comes together well, as an edgy, creative image. Oct 13th
66 Oct 18 Reply Thank you Emil, I find I agree. There was a sense of off balance to the image I couldn't quite place my finger on, and your suggestion helps. Oct 13th
66 Oct 18 Comment Interesting how you and Melanie have been able to pull off leafless trees in infrared, that idea never occurred to me! This is another image with nice mood going for it, and though it might feel a little busy or random, I think you've put some thought into the placement of the tree, and it all comes together very nicely for me. I like the rolls of grass. My only nitpick would be, given that much sky, I would have liked for the little puffy clouds to pop more, though that might have been difficult to achieve. Oct 6th
66 Oct 18 Comment This is definitely a different style for you, Gary - very soft, with that fuzzy feel often associated with infrared. I find it works very well with this scene, you've created some definite mood, not exhibited in the original. My only nitpicks would be, unless you're after a night time mood, I feel the overall exposure is just a bit too dark, though not by much, and also there appears to be some noticeable dodging on the center-right tree, which perhaps should extend out toward the edges more. I love the wagon wheel, but am not sure about whatever that is in the sky - certainly adds a weird twilight zone element to this otherwise pastoral scene. Oct 6th
66 Oct 18 Comment Yes, the tree pops against the black background, Melanie. I agree that's a useful technique, and should try to use it more myself. It feels like a night shot. I notice it's not completely black towards the top, and wonder if you prefer it that way, or if seeing something without any detail or knowing what it is may be more of a distraction (can't tell what that is even in the original). Also, given the black background of this web page, a simple white frame would be helpful in delineating the borders of the image. Oct 6th
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