Mono re-edited.

simpbow · 05-01-2008, 19:29

Re-done the image & fixed the comments from the last one with the sky,color,art & positioning,what do yous think now?

_MB_ · 05-01-2008, 19:57

Heaps better, good to see this shot evolve over the last month or so

simpbow · 05-01-2008, 20:06

Cheers MB,

like to learn alot more about mono if i could, time to do a lot of looking in books ect.

Rob Barron · 05-01-2008, 20:48

Most definitely a major improvement Simpbow, the walls really draw you straight through to the gateway and beyond. The composition is much better, the reduced amount of sky and with a bit of toned down detail really makes a difference.

Huge improvement, very well done.
Cheers,
Rob

fionaB · 05-01-2008, 22:14

yep agree with all that has already been said, a much better image with a little bit of PP......... i think u will get the urge to reshoot this a few times and play! lol

Fi

simpbow · 06-01-2008, 10:20

Cheers guys thanx for your help & comments

youve made me day now & now that i know i starting to hit in the right places

, its time to do a bit of research in gallerys, books ect, do yous have any that yous would recommend?

_MB_ · 06-01-2008, 11:28

Understanding Exposure by Brian Petersen is written in the most godawful style but the man has some great knowledge to give if you can get past the way he gives it

simpbow · 06-01-2008, 18:12

Cheers MB.

j sotelo · 06-01-2008, 18:21

I tried playing with your Image a little and found that just B&W without the blue tone looks a lot better (IMO), it gives a dramatic look. try it you might like it. other than that I think you captured it well

simpbow · 06-01-2008, 18:30

Cheers Sotelo, thanks for that I'll give it ago.

simpbow · 07-01-2008, 20:40

Had a quick play Sotelo & came up with this

Not sure if its like anything you got.

j sotelo · 08-01-2008, 06:01

To that same picture add a Hue/Saturation and play with the Lightness, heres what I got.

simpbow · 08-01-2008, 10:47

Cheers Sotelo.

simpbow · 09-01-2008, 13:42

Redone this & added some hue/sat & lightness as Sotelo said & i think it looks a lot better, if i had a choice between this one & the one with the blue tint i think i would have to go with this one, what do yous think?

Rob Barron · 09-01-2008, 22:02

You've certainly increased the level of white in the stonework which highlights the line along the top of the wall and around the archway. Must be honest and say I prefer the slightly more subdued version that Sotelo did, actually closer to your own as well the first time round.

But of course that's just a matter of personal preference really. What really matters is you are learning a lot from the things you have read and gone and tried which is what will make you a better processor in the long run.

Well done,
Rob

simpbow · 10-01-2008, 10:39

Cheers Rob & thanks for the advice which you & everyone else gave me

& hopefully i can start using it & put it to use on me next pics.

05-01-2008, 19:29	#1 (permalink)
simpbow Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 2,502	Mono re-edited. Re-done the image & fixed the comments from the last one with the sky,color,art & positioning,what do yous think now?

05-01-2008, 19:57	#2 (permalink)
_MB_ Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northumberland, UK Posts: 826	Re: Mono re-edited. Heaps better, good to see this shot evolve over the last month or so

05-01-2008, 20:06	#3 (permalink)
simpbow Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 2,502	Re: Mono re-edited. Cheers MB, like to learn alot more about mono if i could, time to do a lot of looking in books ect.

05-01-2008, 20:48	#4 (permalink)
Rob Barron Loves the place Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Poole, Dorset Posts: 5,204	Re: Mono re-edited. Most definitely a major improvement Simpbow, the walls really draw you straight through to the gateway and beyond. The composition is much better, the reduced amount of sky and with a bit of toned down detail really makes a difference. Huge improvement, very well done. Cheers, Rob

05-01-2008, 22:14	#5 (permalink)
fionaB Loves the place Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 5,454	Re: Mono re-edited. yep agree with all that has already been said, a much better image with a little bit of PP......... i think u will get the urge to reshoot this a few times and play! lol Fi

06-01-2008, 10:20	#6 (permalink)
simpbow Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 2,502	Re: Mono re-edited. Cheers guys thanx for your help & comments youve made me day now & now that i know i starting to hit in the right places, its time to do a bit of research in gallerys, books ect, do yous have any that yous would recommend?

06-01-2008, 11:28	#7 (permalink)
_MB_ Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northumberland, UK Posts: 826	Re: Mono re-edited. Understanding Exposure by Brian Petersen is written in the most godawful style but the man has some great knowledge to give if you can get past the way he gives it

06-01-2008, 18:12	#8 (permalink)
simpbow Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 2,502	Re: Mono re-edited. Cheers MB.

06-01-2008, 18:21	#9 (permalink)
j sotelo Feet under the table Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego, Ca. Where the Surf meets the Turf Posts: 1,719	Re: Mono re-edited. I tried playing with your Image a little and found that just B&W without the blue tone looks a lot better (IMO), it gives a dramatic look. try it you might like it. other than that I think you captured it well

06-01-2008, 18:30	#10 (permalink)
simpbow Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 2,502	Re: Mono re-edited. Cheers Sotelo, thanks for that I'll give it ago.

07-01-2008, 20:40	#11 (permalink)
simpbow Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 2,502	Re: Mono re-edited. Had a quick play Sotelo & came up with this Not sure if its like anything you got.

08-01-2008, 06:01	#12 (permalink)
j sotelo Feet under the table Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego, Ca. Where the Surf meets the Turf Posts: 1,719	Re: Mono re-edited. To that same picture add a Hue/Saturation and play with the Lightness, heres what I got.

08-01-2008, 10:47	#13 (permalink)
simpbow Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 2,502	Re: Mono re-edited. Cheers Sotelo.

09-01-2008, 13:42	#14 (permalink)
simpbow Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 2,502	Re: Mono re-edited. Redone this & added some hue/sat & lightness as Sotelo said & i think it looks a lot better, if i had a choice between this one & the one with the blue tint i think i would have to go with this one, what do yous think?

09-01-2008, 22:02	#15 (permalink)
Rob Barron Loves the place Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Poole, Dorset Posts: 5,204	Re: Mono re-edited. You've certainly increased the level of white in the stonework which highlights the line along the top of the wall and around the archway. Must be honest and say I prefer the slightly more subdued version that Sotelo did, actually closer to your own as well the first time round. But of course that's just a matter of personal preference really. What really matters is you are learning a lot from the things you have read and gone and tried which is what will make you a better processor in the long run. Well done, Rob

10-01-2008, 10:39	#16 (permalink)
simpbow Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 2,502	Re: Mono re-edited. Cheers Rob & thanks for the advice which you & everyone else gave me & hopefully i can start using it & put it to use on me next pics.