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Shadow of the Valley
by Jon M
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09/02/03

10th (tie)

Shadow of the Valley
by Jon M

IR taken up hill near Church Stretton, Shropshire, UK. Used R72 (blocked IR emitters), N4 and two polarisers (to darken the picture, dont ask me why I choose to use both of my LP's, but the effect was pleasing). Desaturated in PS7, played around with the levels, upped contrast slightly. Comments welcome :]

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Sony Forums Challenges12-Feb-2003 00:58
Jon..in the 60's I was at University in Nottingham, and we often hiked areas like this in Shropshire and Derbyshire. Very evocative and nostalgic for me. Really brings it back. Thank you. Fremiet
Sony Forums Challenges11-Feb-2003 19:18
Very dramatic and majestic.
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Sony Forums Challenges11-Feb-2003 14:36
Beautiful image, Jon. Very effective use of IR. Helen
Guest 10-Feb-2003 17:39
Excellent image Jon! The IR effect is very subtle, with great results. The composition is superb as well! -Faye
Sony Forums Challenges10-Feb-2003 05:02
That's Ansel Adams... had to correct myself here, he's one of my favorites! :-) Mark J
Sony Forums Challenges10-Feb-2003 02:18
Nice shot! Has the elements of an Amsel Adams :-)Love the expanse of the scene. Mark J
roberta10-Feb-2003 02:04
Nice composition and excellent range of values. Roberta
Sony Forums Challenges09-Feb-2003 23:56
I like how you composed this, Jon...including the cloud and village detail...and the impact of nice, large shadows cast onto the valley. I think it's dramatic and effective in IR. MFC