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06-NOV-2010

Alfresco Dinning

A re-take of a shot I did some time ago, the original was taken in poorer light than this one so I used a bit of Tone mapping to create more detail.I think I favour the original composition but prefer the light on this one. Honest opinions welcome as always.

Canon EOS 30D
1/80s f/6.3 at 21.0mm iso100 full exif

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J. Scott Coile13-Nov-2010 15:27
Rich B&W!
laine13-Nov-2010 14:56
Mad Hatter and Alice are on their way!! love them both!
Stewart Mitchell12-Nov-2010 23:28
I prefer the light in the top one and the comp and view point of the bottom one....you can never win it seems!!!
Doug Cruden12-Nov-2010 22:15
I prefer the composition of the top one; the eyes go in a lovely soft, gentle sweep from the temple at top right down through the chairs and table and out through the trees, whereas my eyes are stuck in the middle of the second one and can't escape from the circle of chair-table-chair-table-chair. I also prefer the tones in the top as well, there's some lovely contrasts there with the shadows, but the bottom is too flat in the lighting department, and just doesn't do it for me nearly as much as the top.
John Vass12-Nov-2010 22:06
I think your thoughts on the original vs the retake a right on. Stephanie’s point is good! I think that moving the table and chairs around would work. I would go for creating shadows with the chairs and experiment with making it inviting which is one thing the original has going for it. Something worth playing with next time you’re out there and the light is right!
Colin Storey12-Nov-2010 20:38
Both are good but I prefer the light and shadows on the top one, nice bit of processing to bring out the details.
Guest 12-Nov-2010 14:31
I like them both but prefer the top one. For me, the composition is more artistic, and has more life with the light and shadow. V
Stephanie12-Nov-2010 13:19
Both images are good; however, I also prefer the original image. Yet, the compo of the top image is excellent with the tree line on the left. Personally, I think that I would try to center the table between the trees and building for a more triangular look.
Graeme12-Nov-2010 09:31
A wonderful setting and beautifully captured in b&w, Kevin.V
Martin Lamoon12-Nov-2010 07:20
Stunning B&W capture Kevin, perfect exposure and angle. V
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