Hi all Thanks for all of the comments on this. Much appreciated.
Godders thought that the contrast and shadows were a bit harsh. On reflection, that's probably true - I did boost the contrast. I'll back it off a touch and also work on the shadows of the rope to allow the decking texture to show through. Cotty suggested that the "ropey bits" be cloned out. Well, I had a go at that but the image then seems to lack any clear point of interest. I should have taken more photos with and without the ropes when I was there :-(> Bruce said "there can never be too much cliché". Too bloody right!! Other comments concerned the "posed" nature of the shot. I obviously should have tried to make it look more like the ropes had fallen randomly into place (or perhaps I should have submitted it to the PUG - it would have fitted the "posed" theme quite well....) Cheers Brian ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ On Thu, Feb 5, 2009 at 5:00 AM, Brian Walters <supera1...@fastmail.fm> wrote: > G'day all > > A photo from a couple of years ago that I just re-discovered. I like > the light. > I like the texture in the old timber deck. I like the shadows. But, > but, but..... > > Is it just a bit too much of a cliché? > > (yes, I did arrange the ropes like that) > > > http://www.blognow.com.au/PESO/122334/Frayed.html > -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Access your email from home and the web -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
