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The Thinker
The Thinker
Kavey


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Camera: Nikon D70
Location: Dartmoor, Devon, UK
Date: Sep 8, 2004
Galleries: Landscape, Black and White
Date Uploaded: Sep 10, 2004

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Comments: 8
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 No trip to Dartmoor is complete without a visit to some of the tors that are dotted around the park.

Some 280 million years ago molten rock flowed from deep within the earth. Since then it has has been weathered by the elements into a myriad of photogenic shapes. The huge granite tors are essentially living sculptures that will continue to be eroded into new forms long after current visitors are little more than a memory.

PS This formation isn't officially called The Thinker - it's just something I saw within the shape of the rocks and named myself.

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 07/14/2005 11:11:53 AM
This one is "bland" for lack of a better work. Not enough real contrast as the tonal range seems too narrow.
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 07/11/2005 06:07:47 PM
B/W Club

I'm going to agree with muckpond on this. Your image is great, but kind of... the same all over, if that makes sense. I looked at mp's version, and I do like that there is more a difference within the blacks, whites and greys. More definition. However, I'm not sure I like the starkness of the shadows.

I'll come back to this one, after I finish my exams tonight, see if I can show what I mean.

-Christine

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 07/11/2005 03:37:55 PM
B/W Club!

Can't add much more than Rob's comments. The vacant, gray sky feels like a void with all the angular forms and frame-filling detail. Maybe it is the thick, black border that's highlight that for me?? I find the shadows and their play amongst the rocks to be very interesting -- b&w strengthens that element.
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 07/11/2005 02:57:55 PM
B/W Club!

great shot and great title. the composition is good, but i would like to see deeper tones throughout -- it looks a little gray. i think having the solid black border so near the photo makes it look plain as well. making the shadows a bit darker and the highlights an oh-so-little-bit lighter would make the formation itself "pop" more.

i took the liberty of doing a few contrast adjustments. i'm not saying that my version is "better," but i think it more accurately describes what i'm talking about more than words could:

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 07/11/2005 10:41:57 AM
B/W Mentor Class
Great shot to me...can't say much more. If it were a little sharper right in the middle...would be really great.

Message edited by author 2005-07-11 10:54:19.
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 07/11/2005 10:29:54 AM
This is a great photo. Almost required a "triple take". The more I look at it, the more I see "the Thinker". I don't have anything terribly critical to say about it, as I think it looks good and presents no significant visual distractions. Great job.
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 07/03/2005 03:44:31 PM
This is fascinating... I'd love to see this place in person some day! Really nice textures and shapes in this image...the one distraction is the shadow coming across the bottom right diagonal, but it doesn't detract from the image. I think the title is perfect. Well done! :)
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 06/08/2005 07:34:58 PM
Well spotted! Great title that really compliments the picture and makes you take a closer look :)
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