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Tree

Wednesday 15th November

Took this a couple of weeks ago, just got round to putting it here. I think the tree could be more prominent, but it was on private land and I was stuck behind a fence.


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My first real attempt to create a black and white image properly - using techniques of dodging and burning to change the balance of tone across various parts of the picture.

Written by stu

November 15th, 2006 at 9:37 am

Posted in Photography

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  1. Very atmospheric. The clouds look really soft focus, similar to a photo taken in the 1920s or earlier, yet the tree is quite sharp. Like it!

    This is weird. I was convinced this morning that you put a link to my website on a new blog post, for some reason, but I couldn’t remember why. Checking it now, I realise it was obviously a dream I had a last night… Bizarre! …Or have you just removed it and you’re messing with my mind? ;-)

    DoGGa

    15 Nov 06 at 9:49 am

  2. I think you dreamt it. Last time I linked you was the sunsets, I think.

    I’m not keen on the sharp/fuzzy difference. The reason is that the cloud was actually very low contrast, so I had to really pull on the levels to get what you see - which added noise. The tree was already high contrast. I’m thinking maybe I should add a little noise to the tree - so it can remain sharp, but also fit in better.

    stu

    15 Nov 06 at 10:33 am

  3. I like it. Any plans on making posters?

    Kouros

    15 Nov 06 at 11:50 am

  4. I’m not sure a poster would print adequately - I’d say about 12″ square would be the maximum. I’ll actually have a go at printing this one.

    stu

    15 Nov 06 at 12:55 pm

  5. Yeah, that sounds like a plan Stu!

    DoGGa

    15 Nov 06 at 2:25 pm

  6. Breathtaking!
    I like the clouds this way. It looks like rain is falling out of them.

    Dakota

    15 Nov 06 at 2:53 pm

  7. it works for me because the tree looks like a dancer

    henry

    15 Nov 06 at 6:27 pm

  8. I get you, Henners. I can envisgae a pair of castanets there cos the bush round the tree looks like a flamenco dress.

    The clouds look superimposed due to the noise. Fab piccy, though.

    Omally

    15 Nov 06 at 7:24 pm

  9. You’ve got the contrast on the clouds just right IMO. loving the overall effect.

    Rob

    16 Nov 06 at 8:19 am

  10. Nice. I like the graininess of the clouds. It would be good to see some more of your black and white photos!

    JLWarlow

    17 Nov 06 at 9:50 am

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