Helpful Posts: One of the more interesting shots from Easter Sunday.
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My little models are playing in front of one of the very large Mangrove trees on the waterfront in St. Pete. Converted to monochrome in Silver FX, brushed in contrast, dodge and burn via Aperture. Effective 35mm, ISO1600 (I know, but it was pretty dark under that tree and no flash this go around), f/8, 1/200.
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24th April 2014, 04:00 AM #1
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At the Edge of the Enchanted Forest
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24th April 2014, 04:54 AM #2
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Re: At the Edge of the Enchanted Forest
Robert,
This is a really great image. There is something very magical, almost 'looking glass' in this image.
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24th April 2014, 05:30 AM #3Moderator
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Re: At the Edge of the Enchanted Forest
Superbly set and captures. And you've made a great job of finishing the image in the digital darkroom. The way in which the light has been brought out and made to work, is great.
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24th April 2014, 05:54 AM #4
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Re: At the Edge of the Enchanted Forest
Lovely shot. One to treasure for sure. Nicely captured and well treated in post. Good job.
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24th April 2014, 07:11 AM #5
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Re: At the Edge of the Enchanted Forest
Looks amazing to me, Rob. I wonder if there is anything you can do to separate your daughter's skirt a little more from tree she is sitting on?
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24th April 2014, 07:31 AM #6
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Re: At the Edge of the Enchanted Forest
Beautifully done! The only thing missing are a set of wings for each kid. My mind of shots...
I wish I can do B/W perfectly...I tried yesterday but I think it sucks. So nevermind. Maybe I have to get those google plug-in. It might make me a better B/W-ter.
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24th April 2014, 08:21 AM #7
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Re: At the Edge of the Enchanted Forest
nice image Rob
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24th April 2014, 08:45 AM #8
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Re: At the Edge of the Enchanted Forest
That's lovely Rob and nicely processed, particularly the choice of mono.
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24th April 2014, 09:26 AM #9
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Re: At the Edge of the Enchanted Forest
I think magical is the simplest term to describe this one Robert, they must have found some bug or tiny critter to keep them so enthralled.
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24th April 2014, 10:51 AM #10
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Re: At the Edge of the Enchanted Forest
Precious. An image to be treasured on many levels. So good that it almost makes me want to have children.
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24th April 2014, 12:55 PM #11
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Re: At the Edge of the Enchanted Forest
Simply beautiful!
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24th April 2014, 02:09 PM #12
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Re: At the Edge of the Enchanted Forest
I Love it!
There are so many potential stories in this image, the slightest crop could change the story significantly.
Well done!
What camera is giving you these base images at ISO1600?
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24th April 2014, 02:16 PM #13
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Re: At the Edge of the Enchanted Forest
Superb image Robert,really well done!
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24th April 2014, 03:39 PM #14
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Re: At the Edge of the Enchanted Forest
Very nice.
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24th April 2014, 05:29 PM #15
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Re: At the Edge of the Enchanted Forest
Very nice image
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24th April 2014, 06:49 PM #16
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Re: At the Edge of the Enchanted Forest
I agree
Originally Posted by Donald
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25th April 2014, 01:56 AM #17
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Re: At the Edge of the Enchanted Forest
Thanks Jack, too kind, thanks for feedback! Originally Posted by flashback
Very much appreciated Donald, was a fun day and I'm happy to have preserved a small part of it... Originally Posted by Donald
Thank you Dan, very encouraging, much appreciated! Originally Posted by NorthernFocus
Great suggestion Greg, I'm going to put a little more work in and see what comes of it. Originally Posted by FootLoose
Thank you Izzie, Silver FX is a wonderful package, very few hindrances transforming conceptuals into reality... Originally Posted by IzzieK
Thanks Grahame, thanks for reviewing, when something captures the interest of one, the other is not far behind... Originally Posted by Stagecoach
Thanks John, I appreciate the positive review of the post-processing... Originally Posted by John 2
Thanks Dedric! Originally Posted by dedro
Thanks Binnur! Originally Posted by bnnrcn
Thanks John, I appreciate it... Originally Posted by Shadowman
Too kind, thanks David... Originally Posted by deetheturk
Great feedback, thanks for commenting. The camera is a Sony Nex 5N (mirrorless, about 3 year old model)... Originally Posted by Rob Ekins
Hello Brigitte, and thanks for commenting Originally Posted by Gigi71
Thanks Mike, if you do I promise you'll never look through the lens the same way again - the camera is just drawn to them... Originally Posted by Mike Buckley
Much appreciated Henk, and greetings from Tampa, Florida... Originally Posted by Henk33
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25th April 2014, 10:08 AM #18
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Re: At the Edge of the Enchanted Forest
A lovely image. The scene is timeless.
Marie
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25th April 2014, 11:19 PM #19
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Re: At the Edge of the Enchanted Forest
Thanks Marie! Originally Posted by Marie Hass
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26th April 2014, 12:00 AM #20
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Re: At the Edge of the Enchanted Forest
Superb! I love the way the root structure the kids are on leads from outside to inside the frame- almost like a road that led the kids into an enchanted forest, and the boy's expression is perfect for that. Keeping the BG a little darker just adds to the mystery of what else might lay beyond. I can't look at this image without grinning.
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