When "The Spirit" Moves You … Consider Going with It
Yesterday, I went out with my camera … happens a lot; the polarizer on the lens I was using displayed an annoying quirk I had experienced with it in the past (so why was I still using it … duh … I just ordered a new one).
To make a long story short, instead of trashing the images that were "compromised" by that polarizer, I exploited the possibilities of "workarounds" the too-dense image areas offered … and went from color to sepia, altered and cropped the originals, and, IMO, managed to produce something "spiritual."
But, you decide … feel free to critique away.
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Path Through a Meadow
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Sometimes it's good to screw up and work around the screw up.
In order to comment knowledgeably I would like to see the original photo before you did anything to it.
I understand the request, but, it's the "finished" image that either succeeds, fails … or … goes nowhere.
Okay then. Now I've seen an original below, and both photos above, I really like the effect you edited. The softer, very easy to spend moments looking at, finished product resembles a more impressionistic painting than a photo whereas the original displays a kind of harshness, especially the deep colour of the sky, which I know is caused by your polarizer, as I, myself, used a polarizer filter with my film cameras.
These look like paintings. Breath taking Mac!
I can't comment with any knowledge on photography or these particular photos, but I do like them and that's what counts.
That sums it up quite well, Kavika. I like them all, too!
OK … decided to post one from the same run.
The overall image needs to be adjusted for shadow and color saturation … both of which are too "dense" because of the polarizer, particularly at the top of the sky. If you look closely around the tree, you can see a "halo" rather than a continuous tone transition from horizon to the top of the image.
Even with my transformation to sepia, I'm not crazy about the final result.
The new polarizer should arrive in a few days. There are a few images from yesterday's shoot that I like … will post some later.
Second image posted.
Okay A.Mac. The spirit moved me here, and I went with it.
Found this facebook post interesting..."A Sidewalk Stained With Memories of Leaves Past".
Fossils in the making, Uppie.
That's an interesting photo. One could write a poem about it, but if you're looking for leaves on the ground.......
Looks like a close-up of my front yard!
Dear Friend AMac: Reminds me when I wanted to document a poltergeist with a Kodak instamatic camera photo.
Picture never came out right.
The spirit was willing.
The flash was weak!
E.
LOL. Very clever. Thanks for my first laugh of the day.
Reminds me when I wanted to document a poltergeist with a Kodak instamatic camera photo.
One never knows what will appear in the viewfinder
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A ghostly image.
Always love the pics A Mac, I haven't owned a camera for decades but, I love to look at fresh photo's and, you never fail to please.
I greatly appreciate your kind words … many thanks.