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Familiarity wrote:
These are nice pics, Dave.
The snow makes a big difference. The way it clings to the vines surrounding the house, adds a uniqueness. Like a veil.
Of the 1st 3, I like the #3 because I love warm colors. Sorry, I know that's not a great reason; I've always loved warmth.
I much prefer the vertical crop #5. The majesty of the big kudzu tree is not diluted by what appears to be even taller regular trees on the right in #4.
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sbeme wrote:
3 shows with the porch
4 and 5 with variations with the tall tree
Dave,
I agree. Color is right here. And you have done a fine job with the tricky WB in a snowy scene. Using that lens well with superb DOF.
Of the comps, #2 in my favorite. The vines seem to have crept up from under the snow to envelope and potentially consume the shack!
To emphasize the tree, I would go for something between the wider view of #4 and the tighter crop on the right for #5. Maybe eliminate half the distance between the tree and frame's edge on the right in #4?
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Thanks Familiar and Scott for your comments and picks.
This is the strangest post I have ever seen. Everything was back to normal last night but today when I view this thread, #3 image is again a duplicate of #4 and there is no porch image.
Yet you folks are clearly seeing the correct images. I'm guessing it has something to do with my cookies or something. I haven't touched a beer since New Years so I know that ain't it.
Good to hear that I didn't screw up the WB on these. I went back and forth several times on this until I found what I thought looked correct. Actually, my "As shot" WB was pretty close but had a slight blue cast. Once I had it set, I hit the shadows a little with a brush to warm them up but didn't dare to go too strong with it.
Scott, you have a great eye Mr. And I think that's what Familiar was picking up on as well.
Below is a new crop of #4 & #5 and I think it looks better with just a little more room then the tighter vertical I had in #5.
I often get hung up on making my crops fit a standard aspect that is either long horizontal of tall verticals. I went to an 8x10 on this and it snapped right in just as you described. Can't get more standard than that I guess.
Let me know what you guys think.
Edit: BTW, these are all multi frame blends to get the DR. The EXIF shown can be a little misleading.
Dave
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