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AuntiPode

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For all those outside looking in....

(Sorry for dithering, but I believe I prefer this version.)

Edited on Sep 06, 2009 at 04:08 PM · View previous versions

Sep 06, 2009 at 12:39 AM

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Sometimes looking in is better than looking out. Nice shot AuntiPode.

Norm

Sep 06, 2009 at 08:59 AM

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I like the warm feel of this shot.

Sep 06, 2009 at 12:31 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · #361 Life's empty cafe

Thanks, Norm!

Thanks, Marjnap!

Sep 06, 2009 at 03:51 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · #361 Life's empty cafe

You captured the rich wood tones perfectly. Great shot. I particularly like the way you have the lighting so the background is vivible but fades off so as not to distract from the main feature.

Sep 06, 2009 at 04:29 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · #361 Life's empty cafe

Thanks. Out for a walk the previous day, I noticed how the late afternoon sun shone into the cafe. The sun was low in the sky and soon fell below the roof-line across the street, extinguishing the warm light. The next day I returned with my camera when the brief magic sunlight returned.

Sep 06, 2009 at 05:30 PM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · #361 Life's empty cafe

Karen:

I saw the original in the thumbnail view and it IMO it appeared too busy. But viewing the larger (original) image made me rethink. The flower on the table tied in the flowers in front. Both versions are very good; I cannot decide which I prefer. Perhaps you could post the original in a response here for people to compare...?

Cheers,
Rich

Sep 06, 2009 at 05:32 PM

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Ok, Rich. I like both versions, for different reasons. After posting the original, I decided that it's strengths weren't quite as well appreciated with the size limit of 640 pixels and the cropped version was perhaps a stronger image at that size. I'll repost it later.

Edited on Sep 06, 2009 at 09:46 PM · View previous versions

Sep 06, 2009 at 06:35 PM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · #361 Life's empty cafe

I really like this. I personally prefer the original pic. When I look at the cropped one, I feel like the main focus is on the flower. The original shows more of the chairs with less focus on the flower.

Sep 06, 2009 at 08:15 PM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · #361 Life's empty cafe

Well, no percentage in competing with myself. Shouldn't keep dithering, either. I'll re-post the original later.

Sep 06, 2009 at 09:48 PM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · #361 Life's empty cafe

Great light. Nice shot.

Sep 06, 2009 at 11:37 PM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · #361 Life's empty cafe

Thanks, Dave!

Sep 07, 2009 at 12:43 AM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · #361 Life's empty cafe

Both are nice and great candidates for the WA. I'm not as distracted by the flower in teh second one given the theme for this week.

Sep 07, 2009 at 05:53 AM

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Thanks!

Sep 07, 2009 at 06:33 AM

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Nice warm light!

RT.

Sep 07, 2009 at 02:04 PM

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Hey Karen! You may not get the appreciation with votes with this one, obviously because it is just tables and chairs, pure subject matter and one of the harest to present. If I were hired to go out and shoot this shot for a restaurant ad, I would be calling you because I could not have pulled this off nearly as well as you have. You my dear have a keen eye indeed.

BTW, both versions worked well for me. Heed opinions, but in the end, go with your gut. Let go young Jedi.

Sep 07, 2009 at 04:44 PM

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Thank you very much, Mike! As shall bask in the glow of your praise as I go about my day.

Sep 07, 2009 at 05:32 PM

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Glad you liked the light RT!

Sep 07, 2009 at 05:33 PM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · #361 Life's empty cafe

Karen, I think you will most likely get my vote again this week. It is very eye catching with that light. I did like the first version better with the window frame. It showed you were outside looking in and that would make for a tougher shot going through the glass window. Gary

Sep 08, 2009 at 07:02 AM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · #361 Life's empty cafe

Thanks, Gary!

Sep 09, 2009 at 02:31 AM


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