Who's in charge? - PhotoCamel

loeee · 11-15-2009

That's the title of this bronze sculpture in Santa Barbara, California.

KatMitchell · 11-16-2009

Unique shot loeee. Interesting contrast relationship between the bronze statue and the painting. I vote no on the boarder and I would try a version with it cropped all the way back to the painted wall. This would make an awesome black and white too...

I can show you what I mean on the crop if you want...

Good Eye

~ Kat

loeee · 11-16-2009

Please do. I struggled with the crop a bit, and decided to leave it full frame rather than go for a non-standard aspect ratio. (didn't want to crop off the feet or the top of the mural.) It's tucked into the corner of a portico, so rather difficult to frame. I'll probably try it again and try to get the left edge of the mural if I can. Of course there were people walking in and out of the frame, which didn't help.

KatMitchell · 11-16-2009

ok, will do. Let me get the edits uploaded. I could tell from looking at it that this one was a challenge to frame. I like how you managed to fit that Ferris wheel car into the frame though, it adds to the feel of the motion in the shot.

I will post the edits in a minute.

Kat

KatMitchell · 11-16-2009

Here is the crop. I could not help myself and had to try a black and white conversion just to see what it would look like. I think both the color and the black and white have their strengths. If you do get back out to re-shoot it, I would love to see what you come up with...

Kat

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transcape5 · 11-16-2009

Good spotting and capture, Lo. I like the crop that Kat's done as it accentuates the illusion of the scene.

lputman · 11-18-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by transcape5

Good spotting and capture, Lo. I like the crop that Kat's done as it accentuates the illusion of the scene.

+1...

loeee · 11-18-2009

Thanks for commenting Lori & Tom.

Kat, I like the crop. I think I prefer the color over the B&W in this shot.

I've got some days off the first week in December, I may try a re-shoot then. The problem will be the hoards of Christmas shoppers at that time. Maybe I can get out there early on a weekday, before the shops open.

KatMitchell · 11-18-2009

yeah.. I agree color takes the cake...

Best of luck on the re-shoot, the crowds will make it challenging... look forward to seeing what you come up with. I do agree that some more on the left would be awesome.

Kat

Athena · 11-19-2009

Nicely found and captured (and cropped Kat). I like the color version best.

11-16-2009	#2
KatMitchell F1 Camel Posts: 4,561 CamelKarma: 11760 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Who's in charge? Unique shot loeee. Interesting contrast relationship between the bronze statue and the painting. I vote no on the boarder and I would try a version with it cropped all the way back to the painted wall. This would make an awesome black and white too... I can show you what I mean on the crop if you want... Good Eye ~ Kat
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loeee PhotoCamel Supporter F1 Camel Location: California Posts: 4,131 CamelKarma: 22306 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Who's in charge? Please do. I struggled with the crop a bit, and decided to leave it full frame rather than go for a non-standard aspect ratio. (didn't want to crop off the feet or the top of the mural.) It's tucked into the corner of a portico, so rather difficult to frame. I'll probably try it again and try to get the left edge of the mural if I can. Of course there were people walking in and out of the frame, which didn't help.
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11-16-2009	#4
KatMitchell F1 Camel Posts: 4,561 CamelKarma: 11760 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Who's in charge? ok, will do. Let me get the edits uploaded. I could tell from looking at it that this one was a challenge to frame. I like how you managed to fit that Ferris wheel car into the frame though, it adds to the feel of the motion in the shot. I will post the edits in a minute. Kat
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11-16-2009	#5
KatMitchell F1 Camel Posts: 4,561 CamelKarma: 11760 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Who's in charge? Here is the crop. I could not help myself and had to try a black and white conversion just to see what it would look like. I think both the color and the black and white have their strengths. If you do get back out to re-shoot it, I would love to see what you come up with... Kat ====
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11-16-2009	#6
transcape5 PhotoCamel Supporter Photocamel Master Location: Bottom of Lake Michigan Posts: 6,921 CamelKarma: 42034 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Who's in charge? Good spotting and capture, Lo. I like the crop that Kat's done as it accentuates the illusion of the scene.
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11-18-2009	#8
loeee PhotoCamel Supporter F1 Camel Location: California Posts: 4,131 CamelKarma: 22306 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Who's in charge? Thanks for commenting Lori & Tom. Kat, I like the crop. I think I prefer the color over the B&W in this shot. I've got some days off the first week in December, I may try a re-shoot then. The problem will be the hoards of Christmas shoppers at that time. Maybe I can get out there early on a weekday, before the shops open.
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11-18-2009	#9
KatMitchell F1 Camel Posts: 4,561 CamelKarma: 11760 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Who's in charge? yeah.. I agree color takes the cake... Best of luck on the re-shoot, the crowds will make it challenging... look forward to seeing what you come up with. I do agree that some more on the left would be awesome. Kat
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