an old book

Old fragile and barely holding itself together, the image gives the impression of an aged historical relic containing great wisdom and predictions for the future. I like the sepia treatment that accentuates the aged look and the artifact that looks like a cadle holder or lamp to the right. I wonder if it was possible to seperate the book from this more and also allow a bit more space to the left of the book whilst avoiding the dark shadow to the right of the frame? I think this would give the image a more isolated moody presence. But I do like this image very much as it is also.

Best Regards

Alf

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Alf

Your comments are always very usefull. I think you right in what you say. I'll keep in mind that. Thank you for stopping by.

Regards. Cosmin

Mehmet

Coming from you means a lot to me. Thank you

I also like the sepia treatment Cosmin it really is effective at making the image appear even more dated. Very well presented image. Take care.

BR,

Holger

Really beautiful work, Cosmin!

Holger, Ruud thank you very much for your comments. Regards. Cosmin

Looks great even it tight cropped and not so mach space that it need. Nice presentation.

Grigoriy 

Thank you Grigoriy!

Nice work. The shading around the sides works with the tight crop and allows the composition to work beautifully.

Thank you very much for your comment.

Regards. Cosmin

un libro vissuto,bella testimonianza,per l'era dei computer !

a mio vedere un po di respiro a sinistra non guastava,complimenti e grazie per la condivisione,saluti paul

Grazie Paul per il tuo commento.

Cosmin

The choice for sepia supports the subject and the overall theme of the photo - no doubt. Tight crop is a question of personal taste, I guess. Compliments!

Thank you very much El. About the crop it was personal choice..

Regards. Cosmin

Hola Cosmin.

Bonita composicion, El procesado es fantástico. Te felicito.  

Un cordial saludo, Joaquín.

Very nice composition ,best regards .

Aivar.

Joaquin, Aivar thank you very much for your kind comments.

Cosmin

An excellent composition! The book is very intriguing. Well worn, probably well read. The old lantern base reminds me very much of one I have. The choice of 'colour processing' as others have said does much to enhance the overall mood of the capture.

Warmest regards, Gail

Thank you very much Gail. Your comments are always usefull.

Regards. Cosmin

Not much to add except to say that it is very good (6).

Thanx Tony. 

Regards. Cosmin

I can only second what alredy mentioned here, great work with composition and tone, the dof is spot on.

Best regards Tore

Thank you Tore for your kind words. 

Regards. Cosmin

They don't make them like they used to ! I doubt todays volumes would stand the test of time ! The toning was a good decision it accentuates the aging .Bill