Melb's Laneways

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Melb's Laneways

Postby makario on Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:24 pm

Here is my take on Melb's Laneways... I am looking for comments and critiques from the forum. Click on image for larger view

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*EDIT 20-Jul-2008* - based on the feedback from the forum, I have rolled back my harsh PP to show more of a human factor as below. click for a larger image.
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Thanks for taking a look
Last edited by makario on Sun Jul 20, 2008 12:49 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Re: Melb's Laneways

Postby Glen on Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:31 pm

Makario, I like it but wonder if it would hold more interest with someone or something in the foreground. Maybe a person in the foreground, or a lower angle to make the paving more of a feature? I would probably straighten the building just a fraction.
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Re: Melb's Laneways

Postby makario on Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:37 pm

didnt even notice the building being at an angle!!! sheesh after all that pp work, maybe I should turn on gridlines
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Re: Melb's Laneways

Postby surenj on Thu Jul 17, 2008 10:19 pm

:agree: with the addition of a human factor...it looks a bit deserted and lonely...
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Re: Melb's Laneways

Postby Greg B on Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:39 am

Mak, could you pull any more detail out of the shadows? There are people in there......

I think the shot has potential.
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Re: Melb's Laneways

Postby Shoot on Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:53 am

I agree with Greg, kinda me feel 'absent and lonely' unless thats what you're going for? I think pulling some more detail from the shadows would help a great deal...

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