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Stark Beauty (repost image)

Discussion in 'Landscapes, Architecture, and Cityscapes' started by ddietiker, Jul 19, 2008.

  1. ddietiker

    ddietiker

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    This was taken a little earlier than the last one I posted. I was thinking I might want to tone down the foreground a bit, though it was pretty bright as the sun hit the flowers and this is probably closest I could get to the real scene.

    D200 12-24 @12mm f13 1/10" CP and 2 stop soft GND ISO 320 as the was a pretty good breeze. Thought about removing the CP but I liked the effect better with it.



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    ddietiker, Jul 19, 2008
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  2. fdevyatkin

    fdevyatkin

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    Feb 15, 2008
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    Very nice! I think the CP helps.
    Fred
     
    fdevyatkin, Jul 19, 2008
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  3. Bob Coutant

    Bob Coutant Moderator Moderator

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    Pleasantville Ohio
    Doug, how about the other title with this image? :biggrin: [Otherwise, this one's great.]
     
    Bob Coutant, Jul 19, 2008
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  4. DrJani

    DrJani

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    Douglas, I love it. Very nice.
     
    DrJani, Jul 19, 2008
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  5. Lou_C

    Lou_C

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    Jul 11, 2008
    England
    A wonderful image :smile:

    sorry I'm a bit of a noob, what is the CP you're referring to?
     
    Lou_C, Jul 19, 2008
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  6. DrJani

    DrJani

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    All around Europe. Mostly.
    I'm guessing he meant a circular polarization filter.
     
    DrJani, Jul 19, 2008
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  7. Lou_C

    Lou_C

    37
    Jul 11, 2008
    England
    Right, thanks, I know what a circular polariser is. It was just I'd never seen it referred to as CP before. I'll know now for next time :smile:
     
    Lou_C, Jul 19, 2008
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  8. Desert Rat

    Desert Rat

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    Nov 1, 2005
    Elephant Island
    You know I like the CD effect and this might be nice as a B&W shot as well? You are correct about toning down the foreground flowers, they just seem a bit bright and the colors don't show through....
     
    Desert Rat, Jul 19, 2008
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  9. CliffB

    CliffB

    3,198
    Jan 19, 2006
    Rock Hill, South Carolina
    I am surprised that the CP did not tone down the foreground highlights better. Nevertheless, this is a beautiful shot. I like the nice interest in foreground, middle and sky.
     
    CliffB, Jul 19, 2008
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  10. NateS

    NateS

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    Oct 11, 2007
    Missouri
    Very nice photo. Very vibrant and well framed.
     
    NateS, Jul 19, 2008
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  11. Ken K

    Ken K

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    Dec 10, 2007
    Cincinnati Ohio
    Two great images, Douglas. Excellent composition and color.
     
    Ken K, Jul 20, 2008
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  12. antsplan

    antsplan

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    May 7, 2007
    Glasgow, Scotland, UK
    Two more beauties Douglas, great shots thanks for sharing.
     
    antsplan, Jul 20, 2008
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  13. digipix

    digipix

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    Mar 30, 2006
    Alvin
    Douglas, I'd be happy with either shot.

    I've always admired your photography that you post on NikconCafe.

    Keep up the great work!

    Alvin
     
    digipix, Jul 20, 2008
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  14. ddietiker

    ddietiker

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    Mar 4, 2006
    Newcastle, Wa
    Thanks Fred

    You are probably right Bob :wink:

    Thanks Jani
     
    ddietiker, Jul 21, 2008
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  15. ddietiker

    ddietiker

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    Mar 4, 2006
    Newcastle, Wa
    Thanks Lou and yes the CP is a Circular Polarizer

    I added a second shot where a toned the foreground down a bit. I think there was just too much color to this one to make a BW, I try and think BW when there isn't much color in the shot.

    I think the GND placement had more to do with the brightness Cliff. The CP did cut some of the glare off the flowers, but I had it set for the minimum effect, the sky would have been way to blue for my taste if it was stronger.
     
    ddietiker, Jul 21, 2008
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  16. ddietiker

    ddietiker

    4,830
    Mar 4, 2006
    Newcastle, Wa
    Thanks Ken

    Thanks Anthony

    Thanks so much Alvin I appreciate that.
     
    ddietiker, Jul 21, 2008
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  17. Debbi

    Debbi Guest

    Beautiful!
     
    Debbi, Jul 21, 2008
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