Ghost (Click for larger view)

The location is the same as the last posting on holiday in

Northumberland This was a bit of a processing experiment,

combining pencil sketch filter with B & W and then using the eraser

tool to make it a little less harsh looking. Your thoughts and

comments are always appreciated ....Thank You.

I like the processing Alf as well as the juxtaposition of the four boats in relation to the misty shoreline in the background!

Alf...

I like this a lot.  Looks like a cold foggy morning.  The boats are positioned perfectly and I like your post-processing.  Very well done. 

Very moody! Nicely captured.

Lovely mood, balance and scene, nice work.

Alf,

 Beautiful creative image with wonderful processing & mood.  Take care, Patsy

Alf, I would say your choice of processing was most successful. It does indeed have a ghost like effect. The slight mountain ridge at the right gives the image some balance and grounds it as well. The large view allows us some details and to see if there are any ghosts aboard ;-) Beautifully done, once again my friend.

Best Always, Holger

Alf, the elegant sketch as great as poetry!  very effective & artistic!     Best regards

Well done Alf, this dream like state you put us in is relaxing as well as artistic, it is just so nicely done 

A most appropriately titled image . . . However, even without any title at all, the image stands as it is, on its own merits.  The techniques you used involved the use of high key, which yielded the creation of a ghostlike world.  If ever there was a visual tool to create a peaceful mood on the part on a viewer, this is it.  To me, one of the most effective elements is the hint of black tones, which preserves a small bit of contrast within the frame.

 

My best always,

michael

Hi Alf, what ever the process used it's the result that matters, and this is top draw.

GC

Perfect lighting and atmosphere. Great.

Regards

Eystein

Wonderful effect.  Keep experimenting - this one worked so well!  It's a great composition to start with and you made it even better.

Lovely shot, Alf. The boats feel insubstantial, almost a mirage, sketched in tones so light that everything will surely vanish as the sun burns off the morning mist.

Very nice.  It almost looks like a pencil drawing.  kind regards

Alf,  It is a well composed great shot that has some sort of atmosphere, creating a bit of mystery.  Strangely, all the boats are scared and fear something beyond the mist... Suspense!

Hi Alf, this has such a delicate touch and so beautifully handled. A very artistic presentation which creates mood and atmosphere and I would love this hanging on my wall! Best wishes. Sarah.

A very beautiful and very suggestive image.

Nice wisp of an image with your usual sensitivity and attention to mood; a very satisfying result. 

Many Thanks Robert, it's good to know that the processing worked, one is never really sure until we get such positive feedback!

Best Regards

 

Alf

 

BILL

Not quite a cold foggy morning, but more of a warm misty evening : - )  But I guess the processing worked it's magic on you :)

Sincere Thanks Bill!

 

Alf

 

CHARLES

 

Thank you so much for your positive feedback!

 

Alf

 

CHRIS

 

 Thank you for stopping by and leaving your thoughts!

 

Alf

 

PATSY

 

Many Thanks for your interest and thoughtful feedback!

 

Best Regards

 

Alf

 

HOLGER

 

Thank you for your considerate review, much appreciated!

I don't normally spend too much time on processing, but I did with this one. I kind of knew the look I wanted, but it took a bit of trial and error before I finally managed to get it somewhere close.

Sincere Thanks & Best Regards my friend!

 

Alf

 

RICHARD

 

Thank you so much for your enthusiastic feedback, much appreciated!

 

Best Regards

 

Alf

 

TONY

 

Many Thanks!  It was a bit fiddly processing it...but I guess I needed the practice : )

 

Best Regards

 

Alf

 

MICHAEL

 

Sometimes I wonder if I cloud peoples judgement or opinion by giving my images titles, but my reason for doing so is simple, I can remember titles, they will relate to something I have seen, whereas numbers don't mean much at all, and I'd never find anything if I filed them like that :)

I have done another version of this where I have shrouded the boats in a layer of mist. I like the results too, maybe I should put it on here to get an idea of preferences.

Sincere Thanks for your ever thoughtful analysis Michael.

 

Best Regards

 

Alf

 

GERALD

 

I couldn't agree more, it is always the end result that matters, I'm just thankful that this one worked out as planned....eventually : )

Sincere Thanks

 

Alf

 

EYSTEIN

 

Thank you so much for your interest and kind words!

 

Alf

 

LYNNE

 

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. I don't usually get much time and generally keep my processing to a minimum, but given the time....I could play for hours : )

Best Regards

 

Alf

 

JACK

 

Many Thanks!

I like your description! I have just finished another version of this where the boats are covered in a layer of mist making them appear even more ghost like....maybe I should post it too.

Best Regards

 

Alf

 

CHERENE

 

Thank you so much, that is just the kind of effect I was aiming for.

 

Alf

 

BACHIR

 

Yes,  I can appreciate your empathy with the boats  and what lies beyond that misty curtain?

 Many Thanks for your thoughtful feedback, much appreciated!

 

Alf

 

SARAH

 

Thank you so much for your most encouraging feedback!  I would be very proud to have one of my images on your wall too!

 

Best Regards

 

Alf

 

MAURIZIO

 

 

Many Thanks for your interest and positive feedback!

 

Alf

 

EMMANUEL

 

It was a bit of a challenge but a most enjoyable one.

 

Many Thanks!

 

Alf

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In spite of the extensive processing this retains a wonderfully simple and clean reality.  Stretching the old brain cells worked perfectly ;-)... Mike 

Sometimes it gets really complicated to stay simple  :)

 

Sincere Thanks!

 

Alf

I'd love to see the 2nd version, Alf.

Beautiful, I like the high-key tonality.

Thank you so much for your interest I will try and post the more misty version soon!

 

Best Regards

 

Alf

 

GUNNAR

 

Many Thanks for your positive feedback, much appreciated!

 

Alf