Hi Per, Marilyn, Thanks for the feedback on my "Brother and Sister" photo. I love Neopan 1600 for the rich contrast it produces, but you're right, it is a tricky proposition in daylight in that facial features can easily appear too washed out. In this case, however, it doesn't bother me because I think it adds to the mood; particularly with what it does for the eyes. Next time though, in a similar lighting situation, I'll try some Neopan 400. Hopefully, it will yield a more even result. The window to the right is a stained glass window. I liked it there too but wasn't sure why other than I think it helps to balance the composition. You're right though, it does add depth and interest. I'll check into the drum scan idea. Thanks again. Paul Weyn -----Original Message----- From: owner-photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Elgenper Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2007 8:34 AM To: List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students Subject: Re: PF exhibit on AUG 11, 07 OK, finally I´m coming around my upgrading chaos; let´s try some comments this week... 11 aug 2007 kl. 15.09 skrev ADavidhazy: > The PhotoForum members' gallery/exhibit space was updated AUG 11 > 2007. Authors > with work now on display at: http://www.rit.edu/~andpph/ > gallery.html include: > > > Linda Buttstead - GREY Excellent! Subdued greyscale with a single colour accent. Good composition and an interesting skyline. The horizon is just a little askew (we used to have a Forum member who measured the exact angle of such horizons - Qkano, we miss you!); I´m not unduly worried. > > Emily L. Ferguson - Trip to Maine A Paul Strand in colour... Lovely! That copyright symbol is a bit disturbing, although most of us know the sad realities that make them necessary on the web. > > Guy Glorieux - Sic transit gloria mundy... If Emily did a Paul Strand, you did an Ernst Haas... (of course I´m not implying either of you were trying to emulate someone´s work). I can appreciate this one being much weaker without the face, and the extreme corner placement adds lots of tension. Possibly I would have turned the saturation up a bit, but then again, the weather-worn look isn´t out of place either. > > Paul Weyn - Brother and Sister A great shot: everything works: facial expressions, body postures, dress, and the overall composition with that distant window (?) adding depth. Too bad the hightlights are so burned-out (1600 film in harsh midday sun isn´t an easy thing to handle). Considering the qualities of this image, it might pay to get a truly professional 16- bit drum scan from the neg; it may get more detail out of these dark parts of the negative. > > Valery Firsov - The First Achievements Nice grouping, dynamic composition (dare I say you did a Rodchenko....?). I´m just wondering how much digital photography is doing to get kids interested in photography, with the instant feedback of seeing the results right away? > > Marilyn Dalrymple - Oops! Photoshop at large... Normally, I´m not too keen of such images, but this one has a good composition, nice light, and harmonious colours, so it does work for me. But then I´m sure the original would have, too.... > > > From: Agnes and the PF gallery staff looked after by Andy who is in > pretty > good shape everything considered and for his age. But getting > better. TKS! That´s great to hear! Keep on, Andy! And now, I have to find something to submit for next week (missed this one, again...). > Per Öfverbeck http://ofverbeck.se "In a world without walls or fences, who needs Windows or Gates"
