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Too obvious? I liked the semi-ordered design of the wall, and the

way the light and shadow played... any thoughts or suggestions?

Thanks to any and all in advance

I don't think it's too obvious. You are working with the lines in the wall, and they are an interesting subjct, but I think there could be more tonal range. You might also be able to get some really interesting shots up close on some of the areas where you have a large solid vertical or diagonal bordered by a number of thin horizontal lines. Nice spot.

 

- Randy

Thanks Randy. Any suggestions on how to improve the tonal varieties? Lately I've been using two layers of Hue/Saturation that allow me a bit more flexibility on the black and white conversion (so, rather than just desaturate, I can mess with the hue slider to highlight etc... certain tones). Do you think that dodging and buring might work, or something easier yu might be able to recommend?

Jeff, I do not think that this shot comes across very well on a computer screen, especially as even viewed larger it is still too small to really be appreciated. No; this should be printed out as large as you can make it, matted, framed and hung on a broad white wall.

I'll take that as a compliment! :-) (hope it was meant that way). Thanks for the comment. Anybody notice some tilt here? Rotation needed or ok more or less?

Jeff, I didn't notice the tilt until you pointed it out. Even so, it is not offensive to the composition. An old drystone wall cannot be too perfect you know. And yes, my first comment was very much meant to be a compliment.

Jeff,

 

Sorry, if you were in the darkroom I could give you help, but on the computer all I can do is leave comments about composition, elements, tonal values, etc. Also, I don't see any problems with tilt due, as the others have mentioned, to the subject.

 

- Randy

Jeff, me thinks this to be a fine piece of work, something to be looked at and studied for long periods of time. I do agree with Andre in regards to the idea of this being printed large, matted and framed, with a minimal black frame and hung on a wall by itself.

 

 

Oh yeah, take the word amateur out of your Bio too!

Regards, Todd

just as soon as you send me a check! :-)

Check is in the mail- just as mine is too, I'm sure. Lost!

 

TK

I already cashed mine; barely had enough for a 6-pack.

I'm strolling thru this on-line exhibition of your extraordinary and varied work, Jeff and cannot refrain from stating the obvious: you are a great photographer!

This image is another one of the needless proofs of the above statement

Jeff this exemplifies your skills concisely.

I hope to see more this coming year. Thanks for everything and have a peaceful and happy new year.

Thanks Kent! New Year's and Xmas were hectic to say the least, so dropped off the face of the p.net earth for a while, but I shall return. (sometime :-)

 

Hope Holidays went well for you. Thanks for the visit & hope to be back in the swing of things soon

jeff

Un precioso abstracto texturizado y, al tiempo, un bello ByN. Buena foto, Jeff

nice wall....

Una de las texturas mas impresionantes que he visto en PN. Excelente trabajo!

Great composition and excellent texture, Jeff!