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Archive 2008 · GWB

sbeme
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p.1 #1 · GWB

(George Washington Bridge)
Dont usually try this style.
What do you think?

Scott

Nov 30, 2008 at 12:16 PM

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p.1 #2 · GWB

Interesting, Scott, how is this done?

Nov 30, 2008 at 02:38 PM

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p.1 #3 · GWB

the bridge off to nowhere? I'm also interested in the answer to Steve's question
regards, tom

Nov 30, 2008 at 03:01 PM

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p.1 #4 · GWB

Well done. Also interested in your technique. The bridge fades into the brighter light. Lots of potential with this technique.

Nov 30, 2008 at 04:31 PM

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p.1 #5 · GWB

I would love that on my office wall. That shot is incredible! The DOF is so deep, but then drifts off just right. Really intriguing use of exposure, thanks for sharing.

Nov 30, 2008 at 06:29 PM

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p.1 #6 · GWB

Glad this worked.
Original image was somewhat over-exposed to start, brighter at the NY end in the distance.
I worked to take the image further high-key, added as much detail with aggressive use of clarity and sharpening, and applied a complex tone curve. Image desaturated, then toned with sepia.

Scott

BTW, original is posted over at the Critique Forum if you want "to play", with some excellent variations posted there by Kaden and Bob Jarmin.

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Dec 01, 2008 at 12:53 AM

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p.1 #7 · GWB

You state that you don't usually do this style. I'd say you got it right though! It's a good subject for it, as it probably wouldn't work on just anything. The endless bridge makes for an interesting study, however.

Dec 01, 2008 at 04:11 AM

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p.1 #8 · GWB

Interesting, eye-catching processing

Dec 01, 2008 at 11:49 AM

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p.1 #9 · GWB

For those interested in the processing, another comment.
The lighting in this brightened towards the distant shoreline. If it hadnt, a simple exposure gradient would replicate some of the effect.

Dec 01, 2008 at 02:36 PM

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p.1 #10 · GWB

I like a lot the tones, toning, details and perspective on the main (horizontal) structure. Your processing in the bottom half is interesting (everything becoming brighter towards the shore) but to me the vertical structure bearing the bridge should come to tonal values closer to those of the bridge platform.

santiago

Dec 02, 2008 at 02:09 PM

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p.1 #11 · GWB

T-bone 1, Lazlo, Santiago,
thanks for taking the time to view and comment.
Santiago,
I have tried to implement your suggestion in an un-posted rework. Thanks.
Scott

Dec 03, 2008 at 01:23 PM


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