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p.1 #1 · recent snow B&W

Here is a recent image in B&W after a snow storm. Kindly comment and make suggestions for improvement.

http://sskoutas.smugmug.com/photos/243772014-XL.jpg

Jan 16, 2008 at 10:38 AM

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p.1 #2 · recent snow B&W

Wow this is stunning. You have dealt with the tones absolutely perfectly and there is a real clarity and freshness to the shot.

Alex

Jan 16, 2008 at 10:54 AM

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p.1 #3 · recent snow B&W

I like this one Steve, it's quite compelling for some reason. I'm not sure if it's because it looks like it might be a bit oversharpened, but it's hard to know without seeing the original. Perhaps less USM would make it less interesting, I don't know. Images with lots of detail (like this one) can be hard to sharpen 'just right' for the web (at least for me). I really like the subtle sunlight on the snow in the foreground.

Well done!

-Jeff

Jan 16, 2008 at 11:28 AM

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p.1 #4 · recent snow B&W

I think the shot is beautiful. There are some blown areas the might ruin the print. Nice composition and exposure.

Sharon

Jan 16, 2008 at 12:14 PM

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p.1 #5 · recent snow B&W

I'm with Jeff on the captivating look of this. And also not sure it's not oversharpened, but kinda like it anyway!

Beautiful light sneaking through into the scene!

Barry

Edited by bshamilton on Jan 18, 2008 at 03:43 PM GMT

Edited on Jan 18, 2008 at 04:43 PM

Jan 16, 2008 at 10:12 PM

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p.1 #6 · recent snow B&W

Superb image. The ice covered branches really sparkle with light.

Jan 16, 2008 at 11:55 PM

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p.1 #7 · recent snow B&W

Thank you all very much. I really appreciate the look and kind comments.

Jeff, you hit it right on the head... I did sharpen this more than usual. I wish I had a better reason for you other than I liked it more that way.

Thanks again.

Jan 18, 2008 at 10:36 AM

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p.1 #8 · recent snow B&W

Hey Steve,

Nice work here. Very sweet stuff, I like the sharpness level as it is, it really helps those branches stand out.

Jim

Jan 18, 2008 at 02:01 PM

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p.1 #9 · recent snow B&W

Nicely done! The little extra sharpening does give the image more of an effect of ice. Looks like the sharpening was right on the razor edge, but I like the effect.
Randy

Jan 18, 2008 at 06:20 PM

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p.1 #10 · recent snow B&W

Randy and Jim, thank you very much for taking the time to comment.

Jan 22, 2008 at 11:34 AM


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