Once Upon a Time ----- along the Rio Grande

Perhaps you've seen "The Last Cantina in Texas". This represents some

of what remains of the interior. Thanks for stopping by.

Very cool shot, I like the effect. This one really tells a story. Great job. Darren

Certainly captures that Southwest feel, colors, textures, curves, shapes, atmosphere. Very good rendering. Georgia and Diego would be proud. The lavender is crucial.

This is a great image. You chose the colours well...they give everything a "painted" look....also the window-mullions which do not reach to the edge of the frame. The walls lit, as if by a far off fire. ...a lovely effort...Bert

Thank you Darren and Danielle I'm glad you liked it.

 

Fred, I was never going to submit it as the windows were full open(blown) white squares, and every time I looked at it, immediately rejected it. Yesterday I tried cloning in the cross pieces freehand(that's why they're so crooked) and it didn't look too bad with this subject. Then just filled in the panes with some colour. I expect there's an easier way but I'm just learning .

I agree with Fred about the colour. Love the effect.

Wonderful effect with great colors and details. Have a great 2008 Doug.

A very fine treatment, Doug. Happy New Year!

WOW - overall artistic treatment is amazing. Happy New Year, john

Ya done good Doug.....the window treatment is perfect for the rest of the effect. Much more a piece of ART than a photo, love the colors. Even a tighter crop with just the two windows and the fireplace would work for me. Times were tough.....

Excellent composition, Doug. I like the shapes, colors and light of this image. Very good work! Regards!

Thank you everyone for your kind comments. Always greatly appreciated.

 

Susan .... I got too caught up in trying to do something with those windows and never got back at assessing the overall effect. Here's a rework with varying crops to all sides. I think it better places the emphasis where it should be, as you suggested.Thank you for pointing it out.

. . . is that your new crop in the comment above loses something, a sense of space and especially of interesting perspective (the ceiling really allows for that) which the original shot has. The windows seem, to me, important as accents, not as subjects. The subject of this photo is the room (architecture, color, light, and space) not the fireplace or any other particular element. In the original, I feel like I'm standing in the room. In the cropped version, I feel like I'm looking at a wall.

I understand your point perfectly and if Susan hadn't added the comment I probably would never have looked at it again. I was quite satisfied with the original submission.

However, going back to it I saw it differently and as two different interpretations as I'd done in film making. The first being an establishing shot to capture all the available character possible, and the second as a tighter (zoom in) shot, concentrating on the principle aspects of the overall scene.

No question re the decreased depth, but with all diagonals flowing to the corner, including the now more prominent rocks along the left wall, I guess I just see it differently. I still see significant depth, and feel the windows take a more prominent role in framing and balancing the fireplace. I must agree that cropping even the small portion of the ceiling wasn't necessary, and would probably have enhanced the visual depth.

Thank you Fred. I trust you realize I don't disagree with your assessment, nor do I prefer one over the other. I just consider the attachment as a continuation of the original theme and an optional alternative.

Just an honest, visceral reaction on my part. I know I sometimes get excited about a new crop of something I've been looking at but, only later on, realize that it lost as much if not more of what it gained. Sometimes it takes a pair of outside eyes to help me see that. Was just offering my fresh eyes and thoughts but, of course, you are the ultimate make of the image and you're the one who has to feel good about it. Regardless of which way you go or whether you keep both, it's a fine and creative image.

Wonderful image. You have captured the feel of the photo perfectly. :)

Really like the effect , gives a great Rio Grande mood.... Kind Regards Andrea

Excellent creation and perspective. Very artistic.

It makes me appreciate my home. Don't think I'll ever complain about my floors being dirty again! It has a very artistic flavor about it. It is a nice piece of work.

Hi Doug

 

I have been away travelling and haven't had the chance to catch up on everyone's portfolios and new images...this image is so neat...I hope you had a great Christmas holiday and wish you all the best in the new year....

Imagine what a great place this must have been at one time - so cozy. I love the PP work - it's like a painting - but still with so much detail. The colours are fantastic!

wonderful transformation... I like the color and textures... the blue really makes the image pop

This work is really nice, I like the colors and effects alot!!

I feel drawn into the picture. I also like the ash color at the bottom and the cold tones at the top. Very inviting this picture. Something about this picture just makes you want to sit here for a while.

This has an "ink drawing/watercolor wash" feel to it. The colors are incredibly rich and the purplish windows act as interesting, almost abstract foils.