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by ThingFish

Comment by bassbone:
Jan
I think you did a nice job of setting the image up. The 'keystoning' effect does work nicely, and I think the image carries the theme of silence to MOST viewers.

However, there appears to be some significant issues with the 'starbursts' from the lights above, the overall appearance of the details of the walls and pews and all are somewhat missing. These issues are likely due to the camera/ glass you are using. I have noticed very similar effects in my Panasonic Lumix camera. It takes a decent shot in really good light, but does not really deliver when inside (even if on a tripod). I think this is one reason why you ended up with some low score. I would have given this about a 6 if I voted.

Additional comment: I guess I should have looked at the camera you shot with more closely - I assumed you were using a very similar one to my Lumix P&S. I have seen issues with the starbursts in that camera and was trying only to provide a bit of comparison. My bad...

Message edited by author 2009-02-04 08:23:27.

SANCTUM
by ThingFish

Comment by rjkstesch:
A very beautiful image of a very beautiful building. I can tell from your message that this place hold a sacred feeling in your soul for you. I have often found that trying to share the sacred to a general audience is frustrating and tears at my heart quite a bit. It has become unusual to feel the sacred through common experiences other than nature, and since that common experience isn't there, or is even rejected, religious images with a message are often not seen in the depth that they were offered.

Sometimes in must be enough to know that we have touched the heart of a few. I can understand the peace and silence of the soul that would come from entering into this place.

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Comment by JMart:
Very effective silence subject. I wish the focal plane were further forward to sharpen the detail of the front. As it is I find myself looking at the far sides where it is sharpest.

Field of corn stubble under threatening skies
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Comment by chromeydome:
PostLuminous Award Nominee!
stark, textured, dramatic composition

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Comment by KincaHUN:
i like this shot!

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Comment by kaarissaa:
I like this photo a lot. The angle is exquisite and the symmetry is amazing. Great shot (:

Field of corn stubble under threatening skies
by ThingFish

Comment by ubique:
I have no idea about the Ansel Adams part, but this is a very good photograph. 8.

Field of corn stubble under threatening skies
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Comment by TG73:
nice use of burn here.

Field of corn stubble under threatening skies
by ThingFish

Comment by qui-bow:
Great lines and well framed!
Tonal range is nice but could use a little bit more on the 0 & 255 ends IMHO.
Good shot all the way around though!

Field of corn stubble under threatening skies
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Comment by JimLucas:
Nice.