This is the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. It was shot early in the morning to avoide harsh shadows and blown out highlights, especially on the water. It is a 3 exposure HDR but instead of posting the 3 exposures I have posted the faux color version and the HDR before post processing.
It was made with my 830nm converted Canon 7D. (I am going to quit saying that since I almost never use my 590nm super color conversion any more). Settings were ISO 100; f/16. Exposures were 1 2/3 stops apart. Camera was tripod mounted. The monochrome version was done with a channel swap and a curvers adjustment in PS then finished in Silver Efex Pro 2. The color version was processed without the channel swap. I wish I could tell you more, but in migrating my files to a new computer I lost some metadata.
I have been tempted to enter the monochrome in an exhibition, but decided to tap in to the wisdom of this group before doing so. Any suggestions for improvement will be appreciated.
This round’s discussion is now closed! 7 comments posted
Stuart Bacon
It is a massive building and it may be very interesting from a photo point of view. But there is so much to look at that trying to capture the full building results in a "jumble" of objects, stairs going one direction, the curved edge of the pool going another and flag poles going straight up. Then there is that sculpture in the pool! If it was possible to just zero in on a small area to show patterns, shapes etc the image may be more cohesive. On the other hand I do like how you converted the image from IR to its present monochrome. Posted: 09/10/2019 12:46:24
Sharon Prislipsky
(Group 52)
Thank you for your comment, Stuart. Your point of view is interesting and I have been thinking about it all afternoon (as I wander around Bishop, CA!). When I reflect on the images you have shared in this group, I completely understand where you are coming from. But for me, this image is about lines, shapes and textures. It will be interesting to see what the others think. Posted: 09/10/2019 18:30:41
An interesting building with a lot to explore within the image.
You have been very clever exposing, giving two lead in lines taking the viewer straight to the building. - The stairs and the curved wall. I feel it is a very clinical image, clean and sharp which is a style you have perfected. I would think it would do well in an Exhibition, although judge's tastes do differ, but there's one way of finding out!! Posted: 09/12/2019 08:58:19
Sharon Prislipsky
(Group 52)
Thanks, Helen. I appreciate your encouragement. I think I will try it in a couple exhibitions this fall. Posted: 09/12/2019 21:01:54
I always admire how sharp and crisp your images are and this one is no exception. I do however feel that there is a little too much going on in the image. For me it's strength lies in the curve of the pool which leads the eye to the statue in the pool and the building behind it so I might have been inclined to leave everything to the left of the pool out. Having said this I think there is also a separate image on the left. Posted: 09/16/2019 03:05:51
Just wrote up my comments and my computer burped and loss them so will try to sort again....... I like this photo, there is lots to look at but for me, I don't seem to really settle on any one area. I will say I am drawn to the pool and statue and wonder if you could 'extract' that as a photo. On my screen, there is some sort of striping in the upper corner of the sky (I get this sometimes and suspect it is just the nature of the beast). Use of grain could nicely fix this and if you use Nik to do it, you can easily control it to that area. Have you thought of going dark and dramatic with this??? Might be fun to play ands what can be render! Posted: 09/17/2019 11:46:22
A lot going on in this image! The curve line leads the eye to the stature, and the stairs lead up to the poster on the building, it seems a little conflicting with the focal point. I agree with Julie; the left side could be a separate image. Your image is always sharp and crisp with good contrast. Posted: 09/17/2019 13:53:44
