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The House that Jack Built (Click for larger view)


alfbailey

Artist: Alf Bailey;
Copyright: @AlfBaileyPhotography2013;
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS6 (Windows);
1 / 250 sec @ F/ 5.6Tripod HDR / Jpeg/ Hybrid ISO 400


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This is not Cherrington Manor :-).  But, wow, that camera and lens sure produces some fine detail.  An interesting old structure, what's the story?   Mike

 

P.S.  Is this near your recent slaughter house?

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I agree with Mike.  This is an amazing structure with real character, and the detail is quite impressive.  Something tells me we'll hear 'the entire story' soon enough, as Mike requested.  :-)  See what you think of the idea of eliminating that one dark tree trunk on the left side, leaving the other big tree with its foliage as the anchor to that side of the image.  Also, did you do any editing to the sky?  It may be just the way the clouds fall, but there appears to be a light rim or edge around the tops of the trees.  However, the image is just one more in a string of iconic images depicting the landscape in the UK, with your trademark quality!  I'll also be awaiting the story on this one.  :-)

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Hi Alf,

Picturesque. Limited details but that was not your goal here.

HDR like this is not what I will comment upon.

Best Regards my friend, Mike

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Very perceptive of you, yes it is indeed on the same National Trust site as the slaughter house.

Usually I would accompany the image with a little story about the subjects history and how I come to take the shot. But in this case I couldn't find out anything about this building, and also I was having trouble with my colour profiles (Just installed CS6 and forgot to alter profiles) so I uploaded it 3 times and deleted it before I realised what was wrong.

But, it was a rainy blustery day, I got out of the car walked 20 paces and the heavens opened. I took a total of 8 shots, was soaked three times and headed back to the car when I then encountered a lonely deer that looked just as dejected as I felt, so I took a few shots of him too........ahh well one of those days.

 

I then met up with a friend of mine and we attended an astronomy festival and a presentation by Nick Howes "A Tale of two comets". I didn't have a clue what they were all wittering  on about but at least it was dry : - ) 

Many Thanks Mike 

 

Alf 

 

CHRISTAL 

 

Yes, the character of the building is what struck me and that's why I chose HDR, because it kind of heightens the rustic effect. 

Well the story so far, is as above, and suffice to say I haven't found any reference to the building yet, but on my next trip to Dunham Massey I will try and find out a bit more information.

 

The suggested crop has it merits, but I always felt a tree needs a trunk : - )  but maybe I'm wrong, its worthy of consideration certainly.

The light area's around the trees in the sky is a typical "side effect" of HDR. It very often causes these halos and although I usually take steps to eliminate them, but on this occasion I forgot : - ) 

I was kind of "processed out" after my adventures with CS6 an the colour profile issues. Well that's my excuse.

 

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

MIKE P

 

"Picturesque" no further comment required : - ) 

 

Sincere Thanks my friend! 

 

Alf 

 

RUUD 

 

 

Thank you for your thoughts and kind words.

 

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

PATSY 

 

Many Thanks 

It reminds me of the witches house in the story of Hantzel and Gretle : - ) 

 

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

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A HDR / Jpeg hybrid designed to accentuate the rustic charm of the old

building.......did it work?

 

Your thoughts and comments are always appreciated. Thank You.

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A very pleasant image with lots of detail. I think the roof undulates and that caught my attention immediately.  Based on what I am seeing, I might have done -5 Yellow with the color balance.

 

PS Perhaps Jill is inside?

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I think you are right about the yellow -5.

I really struggled with this one after my colour profiles went all to ****

 

Jill  could well be inside with a liberal helping of Vinegar and Brown paper ready for when Jack falls off that dodgy looking roof : - ) 

 

Many Thanks 

 

Alf 

 

 

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Alf, you're right about the fact that the HDR effect possibly renders the bricks more rustic in appearance, I do, however, feel that it also stripped away some of the picture's atmosphere…

In all honesty I'm not much an HDR fan, & mostly for this reason….

I also agree that the colors might appear a tad too vibrantl (yellow) perhaps, but that too may be a matter of personal taste.

The house itself seems extremely photogenic and you managed the composition of it well, I think.

(& The National Trust might be very happy to put this on their brochure :-)

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HDR,....... you either love it or hate it. I quite like it for the most part, it certainly doesn't  represent reality, it kind of gives a larger than life surreal quality to images.  This isn't a very good example though, and maybe I should just process one of the bracketed trio of RAW files normally. 

Good thinking about the National Trust I will upload a version to their site and see what happens : - ) 

 

Sincere Thanks for your thoughtful feedback.

 

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

JAMIE 

 

It's a wonderful building, but I can't seem to find out much about it.

 

I didn't stay long, the rain was persistent, and I was becoming increasingly frustrated at having to pack my gear away every five minutes........but in the words of Arnie......"I'll be back"! 

 

Many Thanks 

 

Alf 

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The HDR does not overwhelm, Alf.  It looks quite natural.  I love this.  I would also love it up close so that I could better see the texture of the brick.

 

--Lannie

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Everything I love, almost! Old stone house in a beautiful environment of natural character! Well positioned (composed) and with beautiful colors and mood! Well done, Alf!

 

Best regards

 

PDE

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Many Thanks for your interest and kind words.

I'm not sure I even like this one myself, but it's always good to know when someone else does  : -) 

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

LANNIE 

 

Many Thanks, the more natural look was my aim, and its gratifying to read that it conveys this. I would agree with your views about a closer proximity, maybe I'll try that next time.

 

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

PIERRE 

 

Glad you like this one, maybe it should have a few flowers around the door for you Pierre : - ) 

 

Many Thanks & Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

 

 

 

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Hello Alf,

 

I read the multiple comments and found them very interesting and helpful.  IMO this is just another example of your excellent work.  The first thing that jumped out at me was the sagging roof.  Next was the great detail which IMO was enhanced by the HDR (I am a fan of HDR when done right).  One thing that was not mentioned in the previous comments was the lovely leading lines provided by the fence on the left.

Please keep sharing, Alf.  We all truly enjoy the experience.

Cheers...

 

Jerry

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A fine portrayal of a picturesque scene . . .  The colors are striking and, especially viewing in larger mode, the detail is quite sharp.  Only…..how did you get the roofline to curve like that? 

My best always,

michael

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Good to hear from you and get your thoughtful feedback on this one! 

I don't consider it one of my best HDR's I deviated from my usual 5 bracketed images and used only 3 (because of the huge D800 files) and maybe the composition has a bit too much foreground, but I do like the subject.

Next time I shoot this I will get a bit closer and perhaps make better use of the fence you mentioned. 

Many Thanks and Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

MICHAEL 

 

The roof line has curved over a period of hundreds of years. I suspect that the oak beams used to support the roof have been heated and cooled a million times and the consequences of age and weather is the warped shapes you can see here, but it adds a lot of character to the building.

Many Thanks for your interest and thoughtful observations Michael! 

 

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

PANAYOTIS

 

Sincere Thanks for your interest and kind words! Much appreciated! 

 

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

 

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How charming this house is with its swayback roof and it's cutout windows.  I'm also drawn tot he detail in the trees, which makes me want to go all nerdy and look at the specs.

 

Added....the HDR hybrid is nicely handled.  Just enough detail to enhance the detail without making it seem contrived.

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Sincere Thanks ........It was very gratifying to read  your comments. That is just the kind of result I was looking for , but I wasn't entirely convinced I'd achieved it. 

 

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

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