08-12-2009 #3

Further on down the road, this just looks better in colour than B&W. Your thoughts are

most welcome, thanks.

I agree. This has a very good balance to it; with the sky contrasting with the tans of the dry grasses and the green trees. This environment just radiates drought and parched conditions. Simple and effective. Cheers! Chris

frankly I'm not so sure about that myself Jeff. Although it looks good in color it's hardly a photo that leaves a deep impression while I suspect it would look more dramatic in b&w. In fact I'm sure of it. Given your comment I tried and while it may not be what you are after I think it looks far more striking in b&w.

OK, Ton, here it is.

I think you did a great job and from where I'm sitting you've turned a fairly ordinary photo into a very good and striking one. However, far more important than what I think is what you think yourself.

Thanks Ton. It's alway good to get the dispassionate view. I'm emotionally attached to the colours of the landscape, particularly as they are too brown for the time of year. We have had very hot weather which has browned the countryside.

 

I'll post the B&W to see how it goes. Thanks again for your help with B&W. It's great to get some successful images. I can also say now that I sometimes take a shot with the intention that it will be B&W.

Dear Jeff, the two versions are distinct and both have their own merits. The sky comes out more dramatic in the black and white version. I prefer your more subtle version compared to the one proposed by Peter. With or without the poles does not matter for me. I like the composition and colours of the landscape. It is like melancholic poetry. Karl

 

Karl, thanks. I always appreciate your view on an image. This area is isolated and that is what I wanted to show - the small house against the size and might of nature.

Well then, Jeff, how about removing the two poles on the left and leaving the two that seem to connect directly to the house. The you get the best of both worlds - I think. Nice place. Reminds me of NZ. Wish I was having Christmas there, not here. Hope yours is a good one. Regards, Adrienne

Thanks Adrienne. Those poles have certainly got some attention. I remember spending Christmas in Brazil many years ago. It's times like that when you feel the bond of your homeland most strongly. It certainly is for me.

 

Enjoy your Christmas, and thanks for your comments this year.