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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 4/26/2007
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Thank YOu John-- I had no clue what I was in for when I tried framing this one ...lol!!! I appreciate your understanding :))
michele~
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John Hatz
{K:156973} 4/25/2007
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Stunning, a very difficult shot about the framming, really you must be at a perfect angle to take that image, good one with not strong tilt and lens ball like effect, very nice texture too.
Cheers!
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 4/1/2007
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Oh ... Thank You Gust@vo,
a hug!
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Gustavo Scheverin
{K:164501} 4/1/2007
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Interesantes simetrías...
Un abrazo!
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 3/30/2007
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Thanks Robbie , I seem to ebb and flaw--not consistant but I do have a moment now and then where I see clearly ..
I am saving this because You are hard to impress... BUT this is a Good thing !!!
Best Wishes,
Michele~
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Robert Chin
{K:22282} 3/30/2007
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What a developed EYE!!!
Excellent colors and texture Michele,you`ve come a long way compositionally,I`M impress.
Take care
Robbie
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 3/29/2007
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Thank You for your kind comment Luis, and Yes this building is definitely still active- It is an old Opra House..I wasn't for sure until after I posted it or I would've added that fact.
Best wishes,
Michele~
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luis pereira
{K:26013} 3/29/2007
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Excellent shot. The building seems to be still active. We got lots of these around here but unfortunately they are abandoned or turned into "assisted living"
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 3/26/2007
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Thank YOU for the detailed critique Doyle---I followed it as best I could.
I followed it well, understanding your points as I did come accross many New to me problems on this one--
You probably did notice that I was very relieved when I recieved my first comment( think it was Jan) and there was no mention of crocked lines + tilts cause I knew they were looking pretty strange to me.
This was one image I should NEVER have tried to FRAME is what I think now as framing just emphisis, and encloses these problems, right ???
A thinner black line ... OK --
I think You gave me a high rating because it is a rare exception and could not totally be fixed --only percieved better after years of training (?)
I appreciate your time to explain and honestly I actually get even more interested in this type of image - (?) In some ways ---
Thank You Again King Of Cool :)
Mucho Appreciation,
Michele~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/26/2007
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Detailed Critique:
There is no 'final analysis' on this one Michele. You captured it and you captured it well. I gave you a 7/7.
This is one of those rare exceptions to centrality in composition as the subject has a symetrical and abstract feel to it. I know leveling it was an issue for you since you can see clearly that the lower row of window panes has a decidedly left side downward slant to it. Still, the lines across the top (see the attached yellow line across the white blocks) and the central ridge line seem level.
Now, intuitively, we know all the lines are straight . . . but they're not in this image (or in any image) and Martin's shift tilt lens would cost a mint and STILL not fix the problem . . . although it would hide it (in many cases -- like this one) by making it far less noticable. Perspective is the issue. So . . . If we know they're straight, how do we level? Answer: Select the axis that gives the most impact, which you more or less did instinctively (I'm guessing using the central ridge and verifying distance to the frame using the white blocks). Basically you have to reduce the obvious spatial distortion brought on by perspective to something that's not too distracting.
The same issue exists in the sides but is less noticeable. See the Up facing yellow arrows? They are not parallel. In real life, they are but from any given point our view of them is not so that our mind can give us the depth perception. These yellow arrows . . . given time . . . would cross each other at a point referred to as the vanishing point . . . :)
The red top, left and right triangles, like the horizontal issues . . . cannot be helped - they are remnants of the much lesser degree of the same issue on a vertical plane. They are part of the perspective and you have them ALMOST exactly the same . . . but doubt it could be improved given the way this shot was framed.
Rich vivid colors and an interesting subject. While not as poetic as our Dear Onie . . . I hope you followed how I critiqued the shot and why I gave it the 7/7. :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
PS: Thinner black borderline (IMO) :)
Non-Detailed Critique:
Oooooh! Pretty! :)
HEHEHEHEheheeee.
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 3/26/2007
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Thank YOU nessa for your kind comment... Michele~
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vanessa shakesheff
{K:68840} 3/26/2007
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Goos architecture shot ..like the detail in the brick work and the small growths of greenery ..nessa
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 3/25/2007
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Thank You so much for your kind support and comment Orazio !! I appreciate it so much ,
Michele~
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 3/25/2007
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Thank YOU Nachooooo !!!!!
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 3/25/2007
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Oh~Onie~~~ You don't miss a thing and you say it so well painting a picture with your words that discribes the image almost better than viewing the image itself... lol!!! You've a special way with words Girl and I for one really LOVE it !!! Thank You always for your great comments !
Cheers Mate ,
Michele~
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Orazio Minnella
{K:49417} 3/25/2007
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Wonderful architecture shot.Great textures and details.Nice lights.
Orazio
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Jose Ignacio (Nacho) Garcia Barcia
{K:96391} 3/25/2007
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excellent texture.magnificent. 7+++++++++++++++
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Leonie Fitzpatrick
{K:40551} 3/25/2007
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~~GRIN~~ Michelle... Love it...:)))
The shapes and textures go without saying... but the little touches of green on the central ledge, courtesy of the firm *Decoration by Nature*, give the finishing touches...:))) A bit like miniature cushions on a giant settee... ;)
Extra nice visual Michele...:)
Onie...
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Martin .
{K:24957} 3/25/2007
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Mich,
I stand corrected, as I found a tilt shift lens for the very low price of $1099.00 at B&H... hehehe...
www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=Search&A=details&Q=&sku=12192&is=USA&addedTroughType=search
Martin
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Martin .
{K:24957} 3/25/2007
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Mich,
You're so very Bad! Although it did bug the mess out of me at 1st, but not anymore! I'm changing my attitude regarding such matters... ;)
I do have a fix, but there again, it's a bit costly... :( ... Only around $1600.00... ;)
www.bestbuybusiness.com/bbfb/en/US/adirect/bestbuy?cmd=catProductDetail&showAddButton=true&productID=BB10348710&websrc=FRBB10348710
I would stick to whatever "Doyle" did... hehehe
Marty
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 3/25/2007
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Soooooo Cooooool what you've done to the glass in the windows Doyle !!! I LOVE it !!!
You make me smile , and laugh!!
A gold medal for me huh? Now you are silly too !!! But I appreciate the thought and I do wait to hear your final analyss, So with sincere thank you's >>>>>>>>>>>>
'I Am Grateful '
Best wishes,
Michele~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/25/2007
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Challenge to level this one I'd bet!! Awesome work and well done!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 3/25/2007
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I do love your way with words Alicia ! Thank You so very much :))
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 3/25/2007
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Hi Martin,
I did think this would drive You totally Nuts !!!!
Good news is I have been using my old tripod even tho it's a little warped... meaning the camera has to be totally level to hold it. It needs a new bearing or something:( But I have been using it to shoot night shots and really slow shutter speeds just to learn how things look when I do .
Uh oh I am in trouble with improving this shot thru you then .... Can't spend a ton of $$$ on camera equipment at this time- sooooo I should stick to shooting old fallen apart houses maybe ...ha!
Thanks for your comment Martin. I appreciate it .
Michele~
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Alicia Popp
{K:87532} 3/25/2007
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Formas y colores... una expresión de arquitectura espléndida... felicitaciones!
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 3/25/2007
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Thank YOU sooo much Joao ! I do appreciate your honest comments my friend.
Michele~
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Martin .
{K:24957} 3/25/2007
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Mich,
Your framing and horizonal plains are fine... ;) It's just what the lens will do when shooting this type of shot, unless you spend a ton of money on a shift, tilt lens... ;)
I tricked you, because you knew this 1 would drive me crazy, but it doesn't... hehehe... ;P
However when shooting at a shutter speed less than 1/60th of a second, I strongly suggest using a tripod, or @ least a monopod...
You have stumped me on how to make it better, because I'm not a architectural shooter... ;(
Martin
Maybe a brown stone?
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Joao Sousa
{K:1796} 3/24/2007
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Great colour and graphics Michele!
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Srna Stankovic
{K:172232} 3/24/2007
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As you do my dear girl :) !!!!
Hugsssssssss
Srna
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 3/24/2007
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Yes it is my dear-- You play it well !!!
Hugssssss, Michele~
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Srna Stankovic
{K:172232} 3/24/2007
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Life is a game my dear :) !!!
Hugs
Srna
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 3/24/2007
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:))
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 3/24/2007
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Really - WoW !!! Thank YOU Srna !!! You always make me feel like I won a contest :)
I appreciate your enthusiasm so very much my dear:)))
HHHUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGSSSSS for YOUUUUUUUU,
Michele~
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 3/24/2007
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Ohhh Gennaro ... You started me on this :))
I am very flattered you are so kind and generous .
Thank You my dear friend !
Michele~
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Srna Stankovic
{K:172232} 3/24/2007
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Wow, how happy I am now :) !!!
Yuppiiii :) !!!
Hugsssssssssssss
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 3/24/2007
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Ohhhhh my goodness well I admit to doing stuff like that on occassion myself :))
Thank You for your comment Jan-- since You didn't say 'anything' about the Framing looking odd I am going to believe it doesn't :))
--All the Best to You,
Michele~
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Srna Stankovic
{K:172232} 3/24/2007
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Beautiful shot my dear Michele, great perspective, colours, title, details ... excellent my dearest, just excellent !!! :)))))))))))))
7 +++
Hug
Srna
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Gennaro Manna
{K:21301} 3/24/2007
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Hi Michele,
another excellent geometric shot, great composition and detail...congrats
gennaro
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 3/24/2007
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Michele -- I am so anal! I counted the windows before I realized what the title was. I need help! Excellent texture and color. Old buildings have so much character and make for good photos.
--Best to you, Jan
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