Re: PESO - mailbox - interrupted pattern

[George Sinos]

Thanks Bruce.  In the square image I agree.  Things look cramped. gs
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On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 9:11 AM, Bruce Walker  wrote:
> Here's another vote for Bob's suggestion.
>
> On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 10:22 AM, Christine Aguila
>  wrote:
>> I agree with Bob.  More breathing space at the edges is needed.  Cheers, 
>> Christine
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mar 29, 2013, at 1:23 PM, Bob W  wrote:
>>
>>> That's an interesting shot. What I think it needs is for the locks on the
>>> outside to have more breathing space - more distance from the frame edge -
>>> and for the margin around the edge to be equal all round.
>>>
>>> B
>>>
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 Subject: PESO - mailbox - interrupted pattern

 I need a little feedback on this one. I'm not sure it's worth pursuing.

 

 The lock on my mailbox broke and had to be replaced.  It struck me as
 something that could be used as an example of a broken pattern.

 I've played with it a bit and looked at it until I'm cross-eyed.  I
 can't tell if it's straight and level or a tiny bit crooked.  I'm also
 not sure about the composition.  The lock on box 7 is dead-center in
 the frame, I don't think I like that.  Maybe a rectangular crop
 eliminating the top row of boxes might look better.

 Is this worth the trouble to mess with or is it one of those "camera
 club" photos that no-one but a photographer would look at?

 Thanks for any input, gs.

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Re: PESO - mailbox - interrupted pattern

[Bruce Walker]

Here's another vote for Bob's suggestion.

On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 10:22 AM, Christine Aguila
 wrote:
> I agree with Bob.  More breathing space at the edges is needed.  Cheers, 
> Christine
>
>
>
> On Mar 29, 2013, at 1:23 PM, Bob W  wrote:
>
>> That's an interesting shot. What I think it needs is for the locks on the
>> outside to have more breathing space - more distance from the frame edge -
>> and for the margin around the edge to be equal all round.
>>
>> B
>>
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of George Sinos
>>> Sent: 29 March 2013 16:55
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>>>
>>> I need a little feedback on this one. I'm not sure it's worth pursuing.
>>>
>>> >> private/1804874_X84PMn#!i=2431403562&k=nbGb2Bd&lb=1&s=A>
>>>
>>> The lock on my mailbox broke and had to be replaced.  It struck me as
>>> something that could be used as an example of a broken pattern.
>>>
>>> I've played with it a bit and looked at it until I'm cross-eyed.  I
>>> can't tell if it's straight and level or a tiny bit crooked.  I'm also
>>> not sure about the composition.  The lock on box 7 is dead-center in
>>> the frame, I don't think I like that.  Maybe a rectangular crop
>>> eliminating the top row of boxes might look better.
>>>
>>> Is this worth the trouble to mess with or is it one of those "camera
>>> club" photos that no-one but a photographer would look at?
>>>
>>> Thanks for any input, gs.
>>>
>>> George Sinos
>>> 
>>> www.GeorgesPhotos.net
>>> www.GeorgeSinos.com
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Re: PESO - mailbox - interrupted pattern

[George Sinos]

Thanks Aahz, hearing the different opinions is interesting.  I'll
probably be undecided until I hit the print button.  gs
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On Sun, Mar 31, 2013 at 11:07 AM, Aahz Maruch  wrote:
> On Fri, Mar 29, 2013, George Sinos wrote:
>> On Fri, Mar 29, 2013 at 11:54 AM, George Sinos  wrote:
>>>
>>> I need a little feedback on this one. I'm not sure it's worth pursuing.
>>>
>>> 
>>>
>>> The lock on my mailbox broke and had to be replaced.  It struck me as
>>> something that could be used as an example of a broken pattern.
>>
>> OK - here's a rectangular crop of the same shot.  I think I like it better.
>>
>> 
>
> That's definitely worse IMO because the edge crosses the locks, might
> work better if you widen the crop.
>
> Overall, particularly with the shininess of lock 3, I find it difficult
> to see what you're looking at even with the description, it's too subtle
> for the effect I think you're trying to achieve.
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Re: PESO - mailbox - interrupted pattern

[Aahz Maruch]

On Fri, Mar 29, 2013, George Sinos wrote:
> On Fri, Mar 29, 2013 at 11:54 AM, George Sinos  wrote:
>>
>> I need a little feedback on this one. I'm not sure it's worth pursuing.
>>
>> 
>>
>> The lock on my mailbox broke and had to be replaced.  It struck me as
>> something that could be used as an example of a broken pattern.
>
> OK - here's a rectangular crop of the same shot.  I think I like it better.
> 
> 

That's definitely worse IMO because the edge crosses the locks, might
work better if you widen the crop.

Overall, particularly with the shininess of lock 3, I find it difficult
to see what you're looking at even with the description, it's too subtle
for the effect I think you're trying to achieve.
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Re: PESO - mailbox - interrupted pattern

[George Sinos]

Thanks for the comments.  I'm gravitating toward the horizontal
version, but it's going to have to cook for a while before I print it.
  I have a test print of the square version and I agree, the texture
of the dirt on the doors needs to be emphasized.

Thanks, gs

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Re: PESO - mailbox - interrupted pattern

[John Sessoms]

Without your description I wouldn't have known what you were trying to
show in the photo.

If the one box were completely missing its lock, that might make it more
compelling, in which case a wider shot showing more boxes would
establish the pattern a bit more forcefully.

Box locks are held in by just a nut or a clip. You could take it out
long enough to make your shot. But you might not want to do that.



From: George Sinos

I need a little feedback on this one. I'm not sure it's worth pursuing.



The lock on my mailbox broke and had to be replaced.  It struck me as
something that could be used as an example of a broken pattern.

I've played with it a bit and looked at it until I'm cross-eyed.  I
can't tell if it's straight and level or a tiny bit crooked.  I'm also
not sure about the composition.  The lock on box 7 is dead-center in
the frame, I don't think I like that.  Maybe a rectangular crop
eliminating the top row of boxes might look better.

Is this worth the trouble to mess with or is it one of those "camera
club" photos that no-one but a photographer would look at?

Thanks for any input, gs.


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Re: PESO - mailbox - interrupted pattern

[Stan Halpin]

I like the shot and actually prefer the second tighter crop. For one thing the 
tighter closer view helps the viewer see more of the subtle texture on the 
metal surfaces of doors and locks. But I think the second crop could be 
improved if you moved the right edge one way or the other. I would have the 
edge a) bisect the locks, b) hide the locks, or c) show the locks completely, 
but with no space further to the right. 

stan

On Mar 30, 2013, at 9:43 AM, George Sinos wrote:

> Thanks Bob and Don -
> 
> I'll let it sit on the drive for a while and go back to it with a fresh eye.
> 
> "at worst as good a Thomas Hawk posting"  That's hilarious.  I'm
> definitely going to steal that phrase.
> 
> Thanks, gs
> George Sinos
> 
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> 
> 
> On Fri, Mar 29, 2013 at 3:49 PM, Don Guthrie  wrote:
>> My non-photographer wife likes it and prefers the 1st version. As do I. More
>> than a photo club exhibit; at worst as good a Thomas Hawk posting. I might
>> even hang it on my wall. Don't over think this one, I believe your eye is
>> correct and current version is suitable.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote:
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>>> 
>>> I need a little feedback on this one. I'm not sure it's worth pursuing.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> The lock on my mailbox broke and had to be replaced.  It struck me as
>>> something that could be used as an example of a broken pattern.
>>> 
>>> I've played with it a bit and looked at it until I'm cross-eyed.  I
>>> can't tell if it's straight and level or a tiny bit crooked.  I'm also
>>> not sure about the composition.  The lock on box 7 is dead-center in
>>> the frame, I don't think I like that.  Maybe a rectangular crop
>>> eliminating the top row of boxes might look better.
>>> 
>>> Is this worth the trouble to mess with or is it one of those "camera
>>> club" photos that no-one but a photographer would look at?
>>> 
>>> Thanks for any input, gs.
>>> 
>>> George Sinos
>>> 
>>> www.GeorgesPhotos.net
>>> www.GeorgeSinos.com
>>> 
>> 
>> 
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Re: PESO - mailbox - interrupted pattern

[Christine Aguila]

I agree with Bob.  More breathing space at the edges is needed.  Cheers, 
Christine



On Mar 29, 2013, at 1:23 PM, Bob W  wrote:

> That's an interesting shot. What I think it needs is for the locks on the
> outside to have more breathing space - more distance from the frame edge -
> and for the margin around the edge to be equal all round.
> 
> B
> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of George Sinos
>> Sent: 29 March 2013 16:55
>> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
>> Subject: PESO - mailbox - interrupted pattern
>> 
>> I need a little feedback on this one. I'm not sure it's worth pursuing.
>> 
>> > private/1804874_X84PMn#!i=2431403562&k=nbGb2Bd&lb=1&s=A>
>> 
>> The lock on my mailbox broke and had to be replaced.  It struck me as
>> something that could be used as an example of a broken pattern.
>> 
>> I've played with it a bit and looked at it until I'm cross-eyed.  I
>> can't tell if it's straight and level or a tiny bit crooked.  I'm also
>> not sure about the composition.  The lock on box 7 is dead-center in
>> the frame, I don't think I like that.  Maybe a rectangular crop
>> eliminating the top row of boxes might look better.
>> 
>> Is this worth the trouble to mess with or is it one of those "camera
>> club" photos that no-one but a photographer would look at?
>> 
>> Thanks for any input, gs.
>> 
>> George Sinos
>> 
>> www.GeorgesPhotos.net
>> www.GeorgeSinos.com
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Re: PESO - mailbox - interrupted pattern

[George Sinos]

Thanks Bob and Don -

I'll let it sit on the drive for a while and go back to it with a fresh eye.

"at worst as good a Thomas Hawk posting"  That's hilarious.  I'm
definitely going to steal that phrase.

Thanks, gs
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On Fri, Mar 29, 2013 at 3:49 PM, Don Guthrie  wrote:
> My non-photographer wife likes it and prefers the 1st version. As do I. More
> than a photo club exhibit; at worst as good a Thomas Hawk posting. I might
> even hang it on my wall. Don't over think this one, I believe your eye is
> correct and current version is suitable.
>
>
>
> pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote:
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>> Message: 3
>> Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:54:57 -0500
>> From: George Sinos
>> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
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>> Subject: PESO - mailbox - interrupted pattern
>> Message-ID:
>>
>> 
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
>>
>>
>> I need a little feedback on this one. I'm not sure it's worth pursuing.
>>
>>
>> 
>>
>> The lock on my mailbox broke and had to be replaced.  It struck me as
>> something that could be used as an example of a broken pattern.
>>
>> I've played with it a bit and looked at it until I'm cross-eyed.  I
>> can't tell if it's straight and level or a tiny bit crooked.  I'm also
>> not sure about the composition.  The lock on box 7 is dead-center in
>> the frame, I don't think I like that.  Maybe a rectangular crop
>> eliminating the top row of boxes might look better.
>>
>> Is this worth the trouble to mess with or is it one of those "camera
>> club" photos that no-one but a photographer would look at?
>>
>> Thanks for any input, gs.
>>
>> George Sinos
>> 
>> www.GeorgesPhotos.net
>> www.GeorgeSinos.com
>>
>
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Re: PESO - mailbox - interrupted pattern

[Don Guthrie]

My non-photographer wife likes it and prefers the 1st version. As do I. 
More than a photo club exhibit; at worst as good a Thomas Hawk posting. 
I might even hang it on my wall. Don't over think this one, I believe 
your eye is correct and current version is suitable.




pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote:

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Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:54:57 -0500
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Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1

I need a little feedback on this one. I'm not sure it's worth pursuing.



The lock on my mailbox broke and had to be replaced.  It struck me as
something that could be used as an example of a broken pattern.

I've played with it a bit and looked at it until I'm cross-eyed.  I
can't tell if it's straight and level or a tiny bit crooked.  I'm also
not sure about the composition.  The lock on box 7 is dead-center in
the frame, I don't think I like that.  Maybe a rectangular crop
eliminating the top row of boxes might look better.

Is this worth the trouble to mess with or is it one of those "camera
club" photos that no-one but a photographer would look at?

Thanks for any input, gs.

George Sinos

www.GeorgesPhotos.net
www.GeorgeSinos.com





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RE: PESO - mailbox - interrupted pattern

[Bob W]

That's an interesting shot. What I think it needs is for the locks on the
outside to have more breathing space - more distance from the frame edge -
and for the margin around the edge to be equal all round.

B

> -Original Message-
> From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of George Sinos
> Sent: 29 March 2013 16:55
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> Subject: PESO - mailbox - interrupted pattern
> 
> I need a little feedback on this one. I'm not sure it's worth pursuing.
> 
>  private/1804874_X84PMn#!i=2431403562&k=nbGb2Bd&lb=1&s=A>
> 
> The lock on my mailbox broke and had to be replaced.  It struck me as
> something that could be used as an example of a broken pattern.
> 
> I've played with it a bit and looked at it until I'm cross-eyed.  I
> can't tell if it's straight and level or a tiny bit crooked.  I'm also
> not sure about the composition.  The lock on box 7 is dead-center in
> the frame, I don't think I like that.  Maybe a rectangular crop
> eliminating the top row of boxes might look better.
> 
> Is this worth the trouble to mess with or is it one of those "camera
> club" photos that no-one but a photographer would look at?
> 
> Thanks for any input, gs.
> 
> George Sinos
> 
> www.GeorgesPhotos.net
> www.GeorgeSinos.com
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Re: PESO - mailbox - interrupted pattern

[George Sinos]

OK - here's a rectangular crop of the same shot.  I think I like it better.



Thanks, gs
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On Fri, Mar 29, 2013 at 11:54 AM, George Sinos  wrote:
> I need a little feedback on this one. I'm not sure it's worth pursuing.
>
> 
>
> The lock on my mailbox broke and had to be replaced.  It struck me as
> something that could be used as an example of a broken pattern.
>
> I've played with it a bit and looked at it until I'm cross-eyed.  I
> can't tell if it's straight and level or a tiny bit crooked.  I'm also
> not sure about the composition.  The lock on box 7 is dead-center in
> the frame, I don't think I like that.  Maybe a rectangular crop
> eliminating the top row of boxes might look better.
>
> Is this worth the trouble to mess with or is it one of those "camera
> club" photos that no-one but a photographer would look at?
>
> Thanks for any input, gs.
>
> George Sinos
> 
> www.GeorgesPhotos.net
> www.GeorgeSinos.com

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