IMG_9138-desolate-highcontr.jpg
by Jaded_Housewife

Comment by levyj413:
I think this higher-contrast version conveys "desolation" better.

I'm starting to get an idea of what high contrast does: it takes whatever message or emotion you're trying to convey and makes it starker.

In this case, where the message was abandonment, I think the high contrast version is more powerful. The brighter sky is even more different from the building and the shadows virtually scream "hidden secrets from long ago."

Message edited by author 2006-07-29 10:33:49.

IMG_9138-desolate-highcontr.jpg
by Jaded_Housewife

Comment by Germaine:
Just a thought, but I wonder if there is any way you could get rid of the stuff at the side of the building -- make it look like it is out by iteself with nothing around. I like the windows and doors here -- each one has become different.

Once upon a time...
by Jaded_Housewife

Comment by mzfuzzy:
very cute and whimsical

Under the sea
by Jaded_Housewife

Comment by Bear_Music:
Hey, cool! I'm glad I saw this!

Once upon a time...
by Jaded_Housewife

Comment by escapetooz:
Very interesting. Love the background.

Once upon a time...
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Comment by kimbelloni:
Great shot.

my first macro
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Comment by Jutilda:
Not bad for a first try. If you have PS, you can use the sharpen tool on him, ever so slightly and really make him POP.

Daddy's Girl
by Jaded_Housewife

Comment by Jaded_Housewife:

Originally posted by biteme: this is funny! was there a reason you've cut off the 10th ducky? the DoF looks very nice and the colors really pop out.

Yeah, because they barely fit in the light tent so my choices were to squish him up against the others or expose the corners of the light tent. I didn't actually think people would notice that much since the focus was on the other side of the photo. but I guess I was wrong. lol. live and learn :)

Daddy's Girl
by Jaded_Housewife

Comment by hanneke:
this is funny!
was there a reason you've cut off the 10th ducky?
the DoF looks very nice and the colors really pop out.

Once upon a time...
by Jaded_Housewife

Comment by Nikonian Ninja:
wow, very surreal. great image!