[LRflex] Re: Critical Comment sought on an Exhibition Entry
- From: Walter Kramer <walter.kramer@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:38:56 +1100
Seconded, I don't think cropping would enhance.
Aram Langhans wrote:
> Richard.
>
> I personally think the shadow at the base of the tree is an integral part of
> the photo, and you would indeed loose some of the strength of the photo if
> you cropped it out. It provides a great leading line that takes you to the
> trunk, which you then follow up and see the rest of the photo on the way.
>
> I think it is a great photo, and especially suited for the "Shining Through"
> topic.
>
> Aram
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> From: "Richard Ward" <ilovaussiesheps@xxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 10:20 AM
> To: <LeicaReflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [LRflex] Critical Comment sought on an Exhibition Entry
>
>
>> Hello Group,
>> I'm working on a project to submit to a juried charity art exhibit &
>> auction called 'Shining Through'. I can submit most anything I'd like and
>> be accepted/or not by the jury, but I have a specific image I think
>> exemplifies 'Shining Through', but I'm getting nervous about the choice.
>> The link is
>> :"http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4386659172_9f3037560f_o.jpg";.
>>
>> Warning! I linked to the full res scan file - my browser scales it
>> wonderfully well. Let me know if it screws people up.
>>
>> Image info: Kodak Hi-Speed Infrared 135 shot using an EOS-620 with a
>> 22-55usm zoom through a very deep red filter probably at 22mm (Film does
>> lack that nifty exif feature.). The scan was done by ALLIED Photo for me.
>>
>> I really like the image in it's entirety and think it's a fine visual
>> expression as is, but I'm wondering if the areas where the light is
>> shining through the leaves would be strengthened with a crop AND would
>> gains in that area be offset losing what's happening down around the base
>> of the tree?
>>
>> Note: They are having a supplemental competition for artworks which
>> exemplify the saying "Shining Through... The Seasons". I'm putting
>> together something which would be a triptik of images of this lighthouse
>> in different seasons. My thoughts are along the lines of laying out the
>> three images against a white background in photoshop possibly with a title
>> below in the white space.
>> I'll post a 'sketch'/rough draft to flickr when I get a chance.
>>
>> I think a Lighthouse portrayed in spring, fall, & winter pretty much
>> exemplifies "Shining through the seasons".
>>
>> Richard in Michigan
>>
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