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Philly Rains 1-time assignment winner

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p.1 #1 · #270: Ozark Scene

Here's my initial effort. It may only be a place holder, but it's what I have now. INPUT, please!!

Thanks!!

Edited by Philly Rains on Oct 29, 2007 at 11:14 AM GMT (Reason: Changed Image)

Edited by Philly Rains on Oct 29, 2007 at 10:52 PM GMT (Reason: Tweaks!)

Edited by Philly Rains on Oct 30, 2007 at 07:50 PM GMT (Reason: Final Tweak...good-bye ivy hanging over the roof. )

Edited on Nov 01, 2007 at 04:58 PM

Oct 29, 2007 at 05:44 AM

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p.1 #2 · #270: Ozark Scene

Hi Philly,

I like these shots a lot. The scene is lovely and I think the two oak trees make a wonderful frame. I like the second one a bit better, but for both the white in the top half of the barn/sled looks a little blown to me. Perhaps you can do some highlight recovery in post-processing or shoot again watching for blinkies in that spot. If you do shoot again you might use a smaller aperture (if you haven't)--at least f8. I personally would like to see the leaves of the oak trees a little sharper. I offer these comments not to be critical, but partly because I think it is a great image that you can make even better. Good luck.

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Oct 29, 2007 at 09:34 AM

Philly Rains 1-time assignment winner

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Hi Steve! Thanks so much for the great input. I totally agree with your observations and am going to try and re-shoot this afternoon. These were shot as the sun was going down and in the first set I took, the sun hit one of those window panes, and almost put my eye out!

I'm going to remove the top photo, and replace it with the second one for now.

Again, thanks for looking, and making great points!

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Oct 29, 2007 at 05:14 PM

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p.1 #4 · #270: Ozark Scene

Nice photo ! I like the colors and framing.

I prefer the first one for the sharpness because the "frame" is better in focus even if, I agree, it would be better if the leaves in the foreground were sharp too.
I prefer the framing (more bottom), the exposure (more shadow details) appart from the blown roof and the colors (warmer) of the second one.

Difficult shot I think...
Maybe a solution would have been a composition of shots to achieve better DOF and exposure...

Cheers,

Julien

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Oct 29, 2007 at 05:35 PM

Philly Rains 1-time assignment winner

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p.1 #5 · #270: Ozark Scene

markoner wrote:
Nice photo ! I like the colors and framing.

I prefer the first one for the sharpness because the "frame" is better in focus even if, I agree, it would be better if the leaves in the foreground were sharp too.
I prefer the framing (more bottom), the exposure (more shadow details) appart from the blown roof and the colors (warmer) of the second one.

Difficult shot I think...
Maybe a solution would have been a composition of shots to achieve better DOF and exposure...

Cheers,

Julien

Hi Julien! Thanks so much for your comments, and recommendations, too. As you can see, I've removed the original #1, and replaced it with my second choice for now. Hopefully my re-shoot will be a huge improvement.

Thanks, again!

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Oct 29, 2007 at 06:41 PM

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p.1 #6 · #270: Ozark Scene

Hi Philly!! Interesting and lovely shot. I can see how this stopped you in your tracks. Very unique.

Steve

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Oct 29, 2007 at 07:37 PM

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p.1 #7 · #270: Ozark Scene

Philly,

Great shot. Like the rich colors. You have such a great wealth of natural areas to photograph. Good Luck.

Karen

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Oct 29, 2007 at 11:25 PM

Beverly Guhl 6-time assignment winner

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p.1 #8 · #270: Ozark Scene

What a beautiful scene, and beautifully framed (I do wish there was a bit more tree trunk showing on the right? Great colors.

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Oct 30, 2007 at 01:47 AM

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Steven Roberts wrote:
Hi Philly!! Interesting and lovely shot. I can see how this stopped you in your tracks. Very unique.

Steve

Thanks, Steve! I'm so glad you like it! (I changed it, so I hope you still like this one.)

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Oct 30, 2007 at 04:53 AM

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p.1 #10 · #270: Ozark Scene

Karen Gilligan wrote:
Philly,

Great shot. Like the rich colors. You have such a great wealth of natural areas to photograph. Good Luck.

Karen

Hi Karen! You're right...I'm so fortunate to live here in the Ozarks...unless someday we get an assignment for 'skyscrapers.'

Thanks so much for the compliments, my friend.

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Oct 30, 2007 at 04:55 AM

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Beverly Guhl wrote:
What a beautiful scene, and beautifully framed (I do wish there was a bit more tree trunk showing on the right? Great colors.

Hi Bev, my friend! Thanks for the great comments, and taking your advice, I changed my entry to show more of the tree on the right. I guess I was afraid someone would complain that it was 'too centered' before, but 'framed' is our goal, right?

I sure do appreciate your input, as always.

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Oct 30, 2007 at 04:57 AM

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p.1 #12 · #270: Ozark Scene

Very sublty evocative shot, Philly, my dear friend! i saw the earier one and this is a big improvement. Well done!

All best wishes,

Endre

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Oct 30, 2007 at 08:04 AM

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p.1 #13 · #270: Ozark Scene

Hi Philly,

The shot is really much improved. I like the detail you can now see in the white in the shed and the framing with the trees in the foreground is perfect. Great job.

Edited on Nov 01, 2007 at 04:58 PM

Oct 30, 2007 at 11:07 AM

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p.1 #14 · #270: Ozark Scene

This is lovely shot. I like the way the diagonal line between the two trees in the foreground is repeated and zig-zags its way back with the shadows and change in color of the grass all the way back to the barn. I have one minor suggestion... If you are good at cloning ( I am terrible at it

Oct 30, 2007 at 12:08 PM

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p.1 #15 · #270: Ozark Scene

Philly--Without knowing what the theme is, I can always determine it by looking at your great photos. Beautiful!--Frank

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Oct 30, 2007 at 12:08 PM

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p.1 #16 · #270: Ozark Scene

Didnt see the other pic to compare but this one is great, nice colours and composition.

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Oct 30, 2007 at 12:25 PM

Philly Rains 1-time assignment winner

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Strad wrote:
Very sublty evocative shot, Philly, my dear friend! i saw the earier one and this is a big improvement. Well done!

All best wishes,

Endre

Hello Endre, my friend! I'm so glad you think I'm improving!! That's why I'm here.

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Oct 30, 2007 at 02:59 PM

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p.1 #18 · #270: Ozark Scene

Steve Spencer wrote:
Hi Philly,

The shot is really much improved. I like the detail you can now see in the white in the shed and the framing with the trees in the foreground is perfect. Great job.

Thanks, Steve! Your input was taken to heart, as you can tell. I appreciate your taking the time to help make me a better photographer.

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Oct 30, 2007 at 03:01 PM

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MichAg92 wrote:
This is lovely shot. I like the way the diagonal line between the two trees in the foreground is repeated and zig-zags its way back with the shadows and change in color of the grass all the way back to the barn. I have one minor suggestion... If you are good at cloning ( I am terrible at it

), try removing the branch that overhangs the ivy growing up the front and left white part of the barn. I love how the ivy on the left side of the attic roof creates dark curves against the white, and I think the branch poking thu in the middle distracts from that effect. -Amy

Hi Amy! Thanks so much for looking and your excellent input. I'm pretty good at cloning (thanks to the guidance of some of the nice people here,) so will do that later today.

I'm glad you like my entry, too!

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Oct 30, 2007 at 03:07 PM

Philly Rains 1-time assignment winner

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FJR1 wrote:
Philly--Without knowing what the theme is, I can always determine it by looking at your great photos. Beautiful!--Frank

Why, thank you, Frank! That was very kind of you, and I appreciate it.

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Oct 30, 2007 at 03:09 PM

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p.1 #21 · #270: Ozark Scene

Andrew K wrote:
Didnt see the other pic to compare but this one is great, nice colours and composition.

Hi Andrew! Thanks for taking the time to look, and the super comments.

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Oct 30, 2007 at 03:10 PM

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p.1 #22 · #270: Ozark Scene

This is a type of barn i never see in the northeast, Philly....nicely captured with light and beautifully 'framed'
Great job
Peter

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Oct 30, 2007 at 04:46 PM

Philly Rains 1-time assignment winner

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p.1 #23 · #270: Ozark Scene

Thank you, Peter my friend! I noticed when I traveled up north that the barns there are very different from ours, too. There's another barn in my Gallery that is more 'typical' than this one. The one's in the NE can't have the same type of roof because the weight of the snow would collapse them, right?

I'm so glad you like my entry.

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Oct 30, 2007 at 05:54 PM

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p.1 #24 · #270: Ozark Scene

Philly.....just love the colors here and the framing is perfect. I love a natural frame!
Great job!
Patty

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Oct 30, 2007 at 07:20 PM

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p.1 #25 · #270: Ozark Scene

Hello, Patty, my sweet friend!
I'm so glad you like my entry. You're a peach!

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