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20-MAR-2009 Picks2592 (John M)

The lights are on ..... but no one's home

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jnconradie25-Mar-2009 10:52
Thanks for the nice comment, John. I started posting in these challenges quite a while back and to this day am most grateful for the comments/suggestions/critique from those fellow challengers who were brave enough to offer their comments. I learnt enormously - and still do each time. Some of the "older hands" (hopefully no-one will feel offended by not being mentioned by name) like Lonnit, Pops, Olaf, Vikas, Mr Puff, theFly, elips, etc etc come to mind. Kind regards Nico
Canon DSLR Challenge24-Mar-2009 16:40
Thanks CJ !! I tried to match the color of the houses border, definately a great suggestion.Thought scaling down size of base would help so did that as well. You and Nico have helped this scene (and my learning !!) tremendously. will post the original in pending for other "new shooters" to see/learn Thanks again John
Canon DSLR Challenge24-Mar-2009 00:01
If it hadn't been for the "snow" on the tree base, I would have thought this was a real house too John! I wonder if burning the base to make it blend in with the background would make it look even more real? CJ
jnconradie22-Mar-2009 04:47
Looking great, John! Thanks for taking the suggestion in the right spirit. :-)
Canon DSLR Challenge21-Mar-2009 21:38
I think this looks a lot better now, thanks for the suggestion Nico
Canon DSLR Challenge21-Mar-2009 18:50
oops!! You are right Nico. Forgot I have not calibrated new monitor yet, looked on old computer and can even see the bumps and wrinkles in background. Tyvm for pointing out. Definately will try to make it better. John
jnconradie21-Mar-2009 08:56
Mmmm, what I nice pic to open the gallery with. Lovely concept... and I also thought the house was real!

If I could change anything, it would be to make the background darker / less visible, but otherwise I like the low-key style and just right amount of light coming from inside the building. Well done indeed!
Michael Kilpatrick21-Mar-2009 06:00
Nice. For a moment I thought it was a real house. Regards Michael
Canon DSLR Challenge20-Mar-2009 23:49
That is a Halloween house and trees (pumpkins on porches) Laid it on some left over felt from a pool table, glad you liked John
Canon DSLR Challenge20-Mar-2009 23:07
That's a great idea, John. Is that a Snow Village? There are several in my living room...darn...I wish I had thought of it! -dtallakson
Canon DSLR Challenge20-Mar-2009 22:39
Well done, John! It almost looks real. Good job. ~Lydia