'Til death do us part...

nichpr · 13-12-2007, 23:03

Looking forward to your comments.

robbo · 14-12-2007, 04:12

Two things came to mind:
1) The colors are great. I really had to look at it and decide if it was a composed PS shot, but being from the NE, I know this is possible to see.

2) I have an ice fishing trip in 4 weeks and I hope we have enough ice! Swans on ice makes me a little concerned about having enough cold weather!

Nice shot!

Willow5075 · 14-12-2007, 09:25

I'm from Oz and a pond/lake like this would be very rare so I'm feeling like a lovely tranquil scene has been a bit spoiled by photo manipulation

_MB_ · 14-12-2007, 09:30

Not sure I agree any substantial manipulation has gone on here.

I think this photo absolutely depicts what you set out to capture. I would have been keen to see more of the background, maybe a glimmer of sky, although looking at it again I think you're probably right to have kept it as is to really emphasise the difference in tones between swans and landscape.

Simple, bold, striking. Love it.

**Markulous** · 14-12-2007, 09:31

It's a great comp but I too am having problems with that processing - maybe less intense blue or maybe even back to the original

brian wright22 · 14-12-2007, 09:44

They are both looking at something and that is making me think ,whats on the left hand side of the shot?

Summerleft · 14-12-2007, 10:49

At first wasnt keen on the blue but after looking again a few more times its growing on me and I think it mgiht hve been just because it was unexpected and vibrant. Really like it.

Gary Bagshawe · 14-12-2007, 14:47

A great capture and great composition but Im afraid the blue snow/ice doesn't work for me, but then what do I know, im an idiot that suffers from paranoid delusions of grandeur.

JMitchell · 14-12-2007, 16:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary Bagshawe

A great capture and great composition but Im afraid the blue snow/ice doesn't work for me, but then what do I know, im an idiot that suffers from paranoid delusions of grandeur.

Perhaps the "don't bother replying" should apply universally Gary

Interesting shot, and also I would believe that this was what it looked like, but I think this might be a case where we don't want to see what was really there cos we aren't comfortable with it. Maybe tone it down a little...?

GainfulShrimp · 14-12-2007, 17:03

I really like the shot but agree that the blue appears a little overcooked... even if it looked just like that at the time. The general feeling of it and composition are lovely, though, IMHO.

Whipspeed · 15-12-2007, 17:30

Think the blue looks a little overcooked as there is no reflection of it on the birds, which there would be in a natural colour cast.

nichpr · 16-12-2007, 02:58

It has been fascinating seeing your keen observations and interesting theories regarding this image. A few of you are almost partially correct regarding a portion of your comments.

**Dabhand16** · 16-12-2007, 09:04

I like the concept, I quite like the colour, but the swans look pasted on to me.

JMitchell · 16-12-2007, 11:23

Come on Paul, spill the beans!

13-12-2007, 23:03	#1 (permalink)
nichpr Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 840	'Til death do us part... Looking forward to your comments.

14-12-2007, 04:12	#2 (permalink)
robbo Getting Comfy Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lewiston, ME USA Posts: 192	Re: 'Til death do us part... Two things came to mind: 1) The colors are great. I really had to look at it and decide if it was a composed PS shot, but being from the NE, I know this is possible to see. 2) I have an ice fishing trip in 4 weeks and I hope we have enough ice! Swans on ice makes me a little concerned about having enough cold weather! Nice shot!

14-12-2007, 09:25	#3 (permalink)
Willow5075 Been here a while Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Adelaide, South Australia- best place in the world Posts: 374	Re: 'Til death do us part... I'm from Oz and a pond/lake like this would be very rare so I'm feeling like a lovely tranquil scene has been a bit spoiled by photo manipulation

14-12-2007, 09:30	#4 (permalink)
_MB_ Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northumberland, UK Posts: 826	Re: 'Til death do us part... Not sure I agree any substantial manipulation has gone on here. I think this photo absolutely depicts what you set out to capture. I would have been keen to see more of the background, maybe a glimmer of sky, although looking at it again I think you're probably right to have kept it as is to really emphasise the difference in tones between swans and landscape. Simple, bold, striking. Love it.

14-12-2007, 09:31	#5 (permalink)
Markulous Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Peak District Posts: 9,608	Re: 'Til death do us part... It's a great comp but I too am having problems with that processing - maybe less intense blue or maybe even back to the original

14-12-2007, 09:44	#6 (permalink)
brian wright22 Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Maidenhead Posts: 1,192	Re: 'Til death do us part... They are both looking at something and that is making me think ,whats on the left hand side of the shot?

14-12-2007, 10:49	#7 (permalink)
Summerleft Feet under the table Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Warwickshire, UK Posts: 1,537	Re: 'Til death do us part... At first wasnt keen on the blue but after looking again a few more times its growing on me and I think it mgiht hve been just because it was unexpected and vibrant. Really like it.

14-12-2007, 14:47	#8 (permalink)
Gary Bagshawe Rep Point Winner 07 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 2,231	Re: 'Til death do us part... A great capture and great composition but Im afraid the blue snow/ice doesn't work for me, but then what do I know, im an idiot that suffers from paranoid delusions of grandeur.

14-12-2007, 17:03	#10 (permalink)
GainfulShrimp Been here a while Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 325	Re: 'Til death do us part... I really like the shot but agree that the blue appears a little overcooked... even if it looked just like that at the time. The general feeling of it and composition are lovely, though, IMHO.

15-12-2007, 17:30	#11 (permalink)
Whipspeed Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 1,282	Re: 'Til death do us part... Think the blue looks a little overcooked as there is no reflection of it on the birds, which there would be in a natural colour cast.

16-12-2007, 02:58	#12 (permalink)
nichpr Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 840	Re: 'Til death do us part... It has been fascinating seeing your keen observations and interesting theories regarding this image. A few of you are almost partially correct regarding a portion of your comments.

16-12-2007, 09:04	#13 (permalink)
Dabhand16 Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dunstable Bedfordshire UK Posts: 8,761	Re: 'Til death do us part... I like the concept, I quite like the colour, but the swans look pasted on to me.

16-12-2007, 11:23	#14 (permalink)
JMitchell Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 3,433	Re: 'Til death do us part... Come on Paul, spill the beans!

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