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7th April 2012, 05:17 PM #1
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7th April 2012, 05:48 PM #2Moderator
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Well, I like it.
Don't know if you experienced it Jeff, but I've found it quite a challenge to successfully shoot white cattle (even if they are a dirty grey colour!). But I suppose the overall tones in the background weren't fighting too much with the lighter tones on the cattle. - It's even worse at agricultural shows when they've been washed and liberally sprinkled with talcum powder to really whiten up.
I think it's very well constructed image with the cattle well over to one side, allowing us to look away to the mountains beyond.
Beautifully worked.Last edited by Donald; 7th April 2012 at 05:53 PM.
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7th April 2012, 06:18 PM #3
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It's the bright white and black or dark brown cattle in bright sunshine that I really struggle with.
Nice muted tones here.
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8th April 2012, 02:51 PM #4
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Its only possible to get a good exposure in twilight, on an overcast day, or when its misty. I told one of my neighbors about the talcum powder, he didn't believe it.
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8th April 2012, 02:55 PM #5Moderator
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I suspect the rural French farmer may struggle with that one. But, I've been there, done it, got the tee-shirt (my dad used to breed Charolais cattle).
Originally Posted by escaladieu
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8th April 2012, 03:09 PM #6
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Oh I believe it, I've just confirmed his belief that all English (read British) are mad.
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8th April 2012, 03:32 PM #7
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Jeff,
a well composed picture, very much too my liking.
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8th April 2012, 05:00 PM #8
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Hi Jeff,
well composed and excellent exposure.
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8th April 2012, 05:08 PM #9
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I like it very much. Great shot and processing.
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8th April 2012, 09:46 PM #10Moderator
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LOL Originally Posted by escaladieu
Very nice image (again) Jeff, I was just showing Rebecca (beckyhumphries) your other pictures from this hilltop this evening; very impressive images.
What time of the day was this taken? Did it require an early rise?
Cheers,
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9th April 2012, 04:44 AM #11
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Thanks for the encouragement Dave, this was about 8am if I remember correctly. Originally Posted by Dave Humphries
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