Front Row
by P-A-U-L

Comment:

Originally posted by KarenNfld: What I like - composition, really nice! What I don't like - B&W - wish it were in colour.

Your wish has been granted

Even Springs Splendor Fades with Time
by sjhuls

Comment:
Thank you for sharing - I would like to try this effect sometime and your description will be very helpful

The Crossing
by P-A-U-L

Comment:

Originally posted by SaraR: I thought this very well done - masterly composition - and am somewhat perplexed at its relatively poor placement.

Thanks SaraH - perhaps a bridge alone wasn't considered landscape.

The Crossing
by P-A-U-L

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Originally posted by PennyClick: Looks like the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Takes me back nearly 50 years! Interesting POV.

Yes that is correct. Lovely bridge and superb city!

:: Stripes ::
by P-A-U-L

Comment:

Originally posted by h2: A classic. Lacks a bit of contrast and might have worked better from a lower angle

Thanks h2 - I did try a lower angle but think I choose the higher angle to be able to see the swirls in the water looking down.

Here is a straight out of the camera lower angle shot - just grabbed this quickly from the many shots in the folder so may not be the best of this viewpoint

:: Stripes ::
by P-A-U-L

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Originally posted by Sevlow: I agree re the lack of contrast, it needed to 'pop' as it is it does not. Edit - processing would have fixed it.

Thanks Sevlow - it is actually very unusual that I did not do any processing on this photo as I normally give every photo a huge blast of Topaz Adjust. The reflections on the right hand side are annoying too and I am sure could have been eliminated somehow when shooting. I should perhaps have made a DIY lightbox type thing rather than shooting in the back garden.

:: Stripes ::
by P-A-U-L

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Couple of comments about lack of contrast - would be interested to know if that was something that processing could have dealt with or required a different lighting set up? The lighting is simply natural light - sat on the table in the garden on a partially overcast day.

:: Stripes ::
by P-A-U-L

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Originally posted by hahn23: I'd be interested in knowing if you used water. It looks like the surface tension of h2o. Vodka might have taken on some different light bending characteristics. I love the refracted lines. I think this might have been even better without the few extraneous reflections.

Thanks and yes it is water. If I had realised spirits had different effects I would certainly have given that a try. I would like to re-shoot this one anyway so will try some Absinthe perhaps.

Digital Footprint
by ShaneBlake

Comment:
Underrated! Really loved this one. Very original.

Princes Pier
by MargaretNet

Comment:
Really super photo! Congrats!