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© Copyright © 2012 Stephen Penland

Heading to the Sunny Side


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Photographer: Stephen Penland;
Exposure Date: 2012:02:04 10:59:20;
Make: Hasselblad;
Model: Hasselblad H4D-40;
Exposure Time: 1/200.0 seconds s;
FNumber: f/16.0;
ISOSpeedRatings: ISO 100;
ExposureProgram: Other;
MeteringMode: Other;
Flash: Flash did not fire;
FocalLength: 28.0 mm mm;
FocalLengthIn35mmFilm: 22 mm;
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS5.1 Macintosh;
Nik Silver Efex Pro 2

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© Copyright © 2012 Stephen Penland

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Almost a cliché, bridge and the river,  but you developed this image beautifully. The tones and contrast is there where it supposed to be.  The composition is  very carefully chosen, the bushes at the left nicely counterbalancing the bridge. The neutral sky is absolutely a big help to the composition and the fogy day and the sun trying to get trough is  well captured. I would call this, a "Master Print". I'm unable to find  any fault, nuances on the image. Excellent work, congratulation.  That's what I call, photography, not a red sunset images.  It is a real  7/7.

Greetings.

Bela

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I can't say that I disagree with Bela at all.  This is really a terrific photograph.  Something about the misty/foggy mood, the bridge disappearing into the center of the photograph, the indistinct bank across the river, and the sun trying to burn its way through the clouds in the upper left.  This is a balanced image that invites the eye to slowly traverse across and up and down.  Well done!  Cheers!  Chris

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I just noticed the camera you used here, and I'm gasping for air. Oh my God, let's check my blood pressure. Actually, I was really curious  about the extreme detail I noticed at the foreground vegetation. No wonder.  Well, you still need a good  photographer too. Bravo, Stephen.

Cheers.

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First I have to say that Bela and Christopher gave me a lesson in obsevation and camera use. Then I kept looking at the image and I notice the reflection and added detail that constributes to contrast and interest. Warm regards.
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Bela, I agree it's almost a cliche, but when you live where I do, a photographer gets desperate for a subject.  The only benefit I've seen in the new camera is a very great dynamic range; I've photographed some thunderstorms at sunset that just made me say "wow" when I saw the range of light and dark in a single frame.

 

Chris and Jorge, thanks for stopping and leaving a comment -- it's much appreciated.

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An image to my taste. Very well choosen composition, and its really moody how the bridge dissapears into the mist in the background. Nice B&W tones also, you did a great job here!

Regards,

//Peter

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Agree to both Bela's comments :-) - what stands out for me is the sun breaking through the fog: while the bridge leads my eyes far into the distance (in a way through the picture plane) the sun throws them back (and seems to emerge towards me from the picture plane).

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I really like the look of this. The toning makes a difference and I think you chose well. A longer exposure might have smoothed the surface of the water giving it a more otherworldly appearance. I've always liked photos like this. They're uncomplicated and complicated at the same time.

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Peter, Wolfgang, and Fred, thanks for visiting and for your comments.  Preserving the sun was an important criterion when I did the conversion.  Fred, the thought of a very long exposure didn't even occur to me, darn it.  Next time.

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Stephen, A wonderful image you have captured here. Just looking through and enjoying some of your most recent work and this one really stood out to me.


Joe

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Stephen,  Guessing, I'd say this is the bridge between Washington and Astoria, OR?  Calling the far side sunny is a bit of cockeyed optimism, which never hurts.  The image has nice mood.  I could do without the protrusions on the bridge pillars, but it may not be worth the trouble to remove them.  Nice B&W conversion. Larry

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Larry, this bridge is crossing the Snake River in SE Washington; not quite as impressive as the Astoria bridge, but it doesn't receive nearly as much rain!  Thanks for commenting.

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I like this photo and i agree with Bela: this is a a very well done photo! A strong composition, many interesting details and a great bw rendition. Compliments and best regards,

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Very nice atmosphere this image presents. And pale foliage at the bottom give the impression of IR :) Truly nice indeed!

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Alexander, thanks for your comment.  It has been a long time since I've done IR photography.

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