biglouis Posted November 11, 2007 Share #1 Posted November 11, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I posted a previous version of this entrance once before. I think it was taken with my D-LUX 2. This time it is with the M6TTL, lux35 and Portra 160VC. I find this a fascinating combination of the ancient and modern. The door casements are Georgian, the main entrance Victorian as is the doors and signage and (I assume) the graffiti is modern. [ATTACH]61057[/ATTACH] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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carlson Posted November 12, 2007 Share #2 Posted November 12, 2007 Hello Louis, I like this picture very much. It is dark without beeing depressive. And above all it is typical for London (I think it was taken in London?) because of this special contrast between old and new. It would be a good picture for a travel-guide about London! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael-IIIf Posted November 12, 2007 Share #3 Posted November 12, 2007 Louis, Nice image. I'd be curious to see the digital version alongside it. Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzo Posted November 12, 2007 Share #4 Posted November 12, 2007 Louis, IMO, you've captured this shot in the perfect light condition. Extremely well seen and presented. Azzo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuddel Posted November 12, 2007 Share #5 Posted November 12, 2007 Louis, wonderful colour and great light. Details are rendered very well. I like that shot much, with it gloomy touch. There are so many contrasts that makes the picture interesting. Regards, Andreas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglouis Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share #6 Posted November 13, 2007 Thanks for the comments. It is very helpful to get the objective opinions of others. Using film has rendered a different atmosphere. As Michael asked, below is the same shot, taken at the same time, using my R-D1 and Elmarit 28. Personally, I think I prefer the digital shot but there is not doubt that the film version has a totally different atmosphere. Azzo, this is Fournier Street in the Spitalfields area of London. I assume the french sounding name of the street dates back to the Hugenot community that established itself in the area in the 17th century. [ATTACH]61427[/ATTACH] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted November 13, 2007 Share #7 Posted November 13, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) BIG, I much prefer the digi version. Why does graffiti never make any sense at all? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
likea Posted November 13, 2007 Share #8 Posted November 13, 2007 To me, the film is vastly superior. Nice shot that's more alluring in the film image. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglouis Posted November 17, 2007 Author Share #9 Posted November 17, 2007 Apologies if this repetitious but as I've been laid up with a bad cold for two days I thought I'd really get to grips with my scanner. This is a 12-pass scan of a Kodak Portra 160VC negative shot with the M6TTL and the lux35 asph. This one also prints out nicely. LouisB [ATTACH]61910[/ATTACH] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted November 17, 2007 Share #10 Posted November 17, 2007 I prefer the 1st film image. I like the way the graffitti appears 'louder' than on the more subtle digital version - maybe its just down to exposure. That last scan doesn't look right, very yellow cast on my screen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted November 17, 2007 Share #11 Posted November 17, 2007 Why does graffiti never make any sense at all? These are tags - signatures basically, they're not meant to make sense. I like the way the 'artists' have been responsible and confined their spray cans to the gate doors. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglouis Posted November 17, 2007 Author Share #12 Posted November 17, 2007 James You are right - seen again after a few hours eye-rest, the last one ghastly. Overall, I think I have to admit defeat and acknowledge that the digital version, using the R-D1 actually has worked better for me than the film version. Thanks again, to everyone who commented. LouisB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve kessel Posted November 18, 2007 Share #13 Posted November 18, 2007 Louis For me on my screen, if I look at the yellows, it's Portra "vivid color" way out ahead. Best wishes Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted September 22, 2008 Share #14 Posted September 22, 2008 I echo Steve' s view. The first one is the best on my screen, and by a large margin. The other ones simply lack the atmosphere of the first. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguewave Posted September 22, 2008 Share #15 Posted September 22, 2008 Louis, IMO, you've captured this shot in the perfect light condition. Extremely well seen and presented. Azzo Agreed! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George James Posted September 22, 2008 Share #16 Posted September 22, 2008 Louis, I prefer as James the 1st film image, but as a photograph, I like the graffiti symmetrically framed with boxed columns to the panelled doors. George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglouis Posted September 22, 2008 Author Share #17 Posted September 22, 2008 ** SIGH *** you'll get me started on the "should I think seriously about getting a film camera again, thread..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samwells Posted September 23, 2008 Share #18 Posted September 23, 2008 Louis: At the risk of making you sigh again, I'd also vote for the first (film) image...lovely shot which, to me, somehow has more atmosphere...tho I can't quite analyse why. cheers: Sam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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