Gregory Waldron
January 2021 - An Oldie But Still A Goodie
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About the Image(s)
This image was taken back in the 90s with a film camera. With all the new technologies available for photographers, I decided to revisit some of my old images. I always like this image, but there were a few things I wished I could correct. The image was a scan from a print. I ran it in Topaz Jpeg to Raw to get a clean file. I used Photoshop to eliminate some of the key stoning in the outer columns. I also added a sky replacement to add some interest in the background. What has always drawn me to this image is the pure beauty of the Taj and the scale and color introduced by the people in the foreground.
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14 comments posted
Greg - What a nice improvement over the original. It's great to have such a beautiful and historical structure as the main focal point for your starting point. You have done a marvelous job with the processing. I agree with you about the scale and color added by those on site - yet they are a subtle and are not a distraction. Happy New Year! Posted: 01/09/2021 01:05:07
Darcy,
Thanks for your comments.
Greg Posted: 01/09/2021 12:05:34
Thanks for your comments.
Greg Posted: 01/09/2021 12:05:34
Hi Greg well processed image from the original, you have brought out the detail in the texture and shadows giving a realistic image with depth. Tonal range is good and your handling of the sky works. Only negative is the scaffolding on the right front tower, suggesting it would be easy to remove. Well handled image Posted: 01/09/2021 02:49:48
Tom,
Thanks for your feedback.
Greg Posted: 01/09/2021 12:06:13
Thanks for your feedback.
Greg Posted: 01/09/2021 12:06:13
Wow, Greg, what a great image!!! It is so well done from an interest standpoint, the composition, the lighting, the exposure are all VERY WELL DONE. I would be VERY PROUD to have this in my portfolio So, very well done. This aleady powerful image MIGHT be enhanced by increasing the exposure VERY SLIGHTLY so as to focus the eye on the Taj. The sky replacement is, to my eye, a little too blue and you might consider decreasing the saturation a bit. See Thumbnail. Again, a very well done image. Posted: 01/09/2021 09:27:50
John,
Thanks for your feedback. Your feedback helps me see the little things. Your slight changes helped improve the image and also my thinking about my post processing.
Again, thanks for helping me grow.
Best regards,
Greg Posted: 01/09/2021 12:10:06
Thanks for your feedback. Your feedback helps me see the little things. Your slight changes helped improve the image and also my thinking about my post processing.
Again, thanks for helping me grow.
Best regards,
Greg Posted: 01/09/2021 12:10:06
(Groups 36 & 67)
You did a very impressive job in your editing. The detail that you brought out really makes the image work. Posted: 01/09/2021 12:46:22
(Groups 36 & 67)
You did a very impressive job in your editing. The detail that you brought out really makes the image work. Posted: 01/09/2021 12:46:30
Larry,
Thanks for your feedback. It's been fun working on some of my old images with the new releases in technology. The Taj is a very special place and I was trying to do justice to its beauty.
Best regards,
Greg Posted: 01/14/2021 09:50:25
Thanks for your feedback. It's been fun working on some of my old images with the new releases in technology. The Taj is a very special place and I was trying to do justice to its beauty.
Best regards,
Greg Posted: 01/14/2021 09:50:25
(Group 88)
Hi Greg,
Happy New Year. The image is very post processed. I like the work to reduce brightness, increase sharpness and contrast. The sky replacement is nice with light clouds.
I would like if you could try to stand in the center line of the pond so you will have perfect symmetrical architecture. Also I would suggest to crop image on the right little bit to make it balanced with the left. Thanks for showing. I have not been this place and wish to travel there. Posted: 01/14/2021 09:03:55
Happy New Year. The image is very post processed. I like the work to reduce brightness, increase sharpness and contrast. The sky replacement is nice with light clouds.
I would like if you could try to stand in the center line of the pond so you will have perfect symmetrical architecture. Also I would suggest to crop image on the right little bit to make it balanced with the left. Thanks for showing. I have not been this place and wish to travel there. Posted: 01/14/2021 09:03:55
Quang,
Thanks for your feedback. I agree with your suggestions. I am not sure I will make it back to the Taj, but if I do, I will focus more on getting a better composed image. If you ever get an opportunity to visit the Taj, it is definitely worth the trip.
Best regards,
Greg Posted: 01/14/2021 09:54:07
Thanks for your feedback. I agree with your suggestions. I am not sure I will make it back to the Taj, but if I do, I will focus more on getting a better composed image. If you ever get an opportunity to visit the Taj, it is definitely worth the trip.
Best regards,
Greg Posted: 01/14/2021 09:54:07
(Groups 24 & 48 & 58)
Visiting from 48 & 80
What a beautiful image of a site I always wanted to visit and probably will never get there. Our golden years have turned a bit rusty and traveling has become quite a big more difficult. At any rate...I love this image and the improvements you made make it even more beautiful. Posted: 01/22/2021 07:07:49
What a beautiful image of a site I always wanted to visit and probably will never get there. Our golden years have turned a bit rusty and traveling has become quite a big more difficult. At any rate...I love this image and the improvements you made make it even more beautiful. Posted: 01/22/2021 07:07:49
Beverly,
Thank you for your feedback. With travel restrictions due to the pandemic, it has been fun using some of the new technology on some of my old film images. The Taj Mahal is an amazing work of art, and I was lucky to get to visit it.
Best regards,
Greg Posted: 01/23/2021 10:10:35
Thank you for your feedback. With travel restrictions due to the pandemic, it has been fun using some of the new technology on some of my old film images. The Taj Mahal is an amazing work of art, and I was lucky to get to visit it.
Best regards,
Greg Posted: 01/23/2021 10:10:35
Hi Greg,
What an amazing image you shared. Loved it to the entirety.
Though I agree with our friend John W Whitt. The less blue in the thumbnail provided by him appears better.
This location is in my bucket list. Someday I am going yo visit soon. Great Work.
Cheers my friend.
Kamal.
Posted: 01/31/2021 02:14:15
What an amazing image you shared. Loved it to the entirety.
Though I agree with our friend John W Whitt. The less blue in the thumbnail provided by him appears better.
This location is in my bucket list. Someday I am going yo visit soon. Great Work.
Cheers my friend.
Kamal.
Posted: 01/31/2021 02:14:15