A BRIEF HISTORY OF POLES

Thanks for checking on my early postings on Pnet. I may be a master polologist, but few seemed to have been interested in my old poles. To be a polologist is no way to make a living, I'll tell ya.

 

Seriously, about the book, I made two for my eyes only at Blurb, and they do a real good job for the price. I found the pictures turned out a little too dark, but overall fine considering the very cheap price.

Thanks. It's good to see you around these days.

For sure poleontology is not a good paying occupation. On the other hand, I hear the opposite sex finds them irresistible. Perhaps you can attest to that. lol

you sure now how to get me laughing out loud. It's a great photo David, just make sure your Halo doesn't blind you.

 

Saw your new bio pic. Man, you're in serious need of a red-eye removal tool.

And a haircut, wouldn't you say? Thanks Ton

Never commented on this one. Great composition and color - what's new! My first thought is that you captured a picture of the world's sole-surviving (and thinnest) dinosaur.

Just its head. The rest is still buried and awaiting excavation.

I bet this pole is straight from Poland (well, not very straight). That lamp at the end of the pole is delicious. Cheers, Micheal

Yeah, it's a Pol-lack-ing an erect posture you might say. Well, no, I said it. But it sounds like something you might have said. Power to the V-8th degree.

Great work. Love the way you've brought out the red. Composition is great, subject is awesome. You do know how to spot 'em. Sky works perfectly as a backdrop, as does the rough-and-tumble landscape. Even the red fire hydrant over there on the left has its purpose.

 

OK, one thing. I don't do many landscapes, but when I have I notice that (especially with digital) the transition from mountains to sky is tough, especially when adjusting lighting or colors on either the mountains or the sky. You've got a fairly heavy outline along the top of the mountains which is competling with the pole and creating a very hard edge. What I usually do here is blow up and use my clone tool (at a very small and soft size) to grab the lighter part of the mountain and clone along that dark line. Often a combo of clone tool and then a slight bit of blur tool will make the mountain tops look much softer and more natural.

Thanks once again. Too be honest I had not noticed the effect you mentioned until you brought it up. Thanks for the tip on how it can be dealt with. You always have such good information.