Piers Blackett  


Crystal Bridge  by Piers Blackett

February 2025 - Crystal Bridge

February 2025 - Piers Blackett

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On a recent visit downtown I was in the Crystal Bridge tropical conservatory a change from the outside cold. By standing at the far end it's possible to view the the extent of the garden and structure. I shot at 1/400 sec, f/8, ISO 400. I used minimal tonal adjustments and converted to black and white including the negative which I have cropped (supportive image). I tried an infrared simulation but prefer the negative.


3 comments posted




Stanley Cheong   Stanley Cheong
It really looks like an infrared photograph   Posted: 02/04/2025 13:01:16



Piers Blackett   Piers Blackett
Greetings! I have always thought infrared is a fascinating way to go but with a separate camera which I don't have. I tried infrared simulation by going to adjustments in photoshop to use the color panel to bring down the greens and yellows and increase the blues, however the black and white invert option was much more impressive after flattening and then going to CR for minor adjustments.   Posted: 02/04/2025 16:13:57



Martin Newland   Martin Newland
Wow!
The "negative" version really works well.
It is a stunning image.
I like the horizontal leading lines that connect the curves of the structure and the way these are separated from the black vertical stakes in the foreground (I have probably just insulted some artist's prize sculpture) that are surrounded by the white foliage.
All these lines lead the eye to the solitary person high up in the background and contrasted against the black background.
A great image and nicely worked in post production.
  Posted: 02/05/2025 05:05:11



 

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