T/TL/TL2 image thread

[Louis]

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IMHO, much better, Rob; although I think the greens have been too desaturated.... Also, we should all keep in mind that this site deteriorates colors heavily!..

 

If you don't mind, I am posting what I came with in my Photoshop, working on a file badly screwed up by LUF.

 

For the first one, I kept your framing, but put more contrast; trying to also correct the chromatic aberration of the top right.

For the second one, I tried to re-frame as Dunk suggested.... But this whole discussion is really a question of personal taste!

 

 

[HuntingSand]

Something a bit naughty (Paris, Place de la Nation, part of the monumental sculpture "Triomphe de la République" cast in bronze by Aimé-Jules Dalou in1899)

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[ropo54]

IMHO, much better, Rob; although I think the greens have been too desaturated.... Also, we should all keep in mind that this site deteriorates colors heavily!..

 

If you don't mind, I am posting what I came with in my Photoshop, working on a file badly screwed up by LUF.

 

For the first one, I kept your framing, but put more contrast; trying to also correct the chromatic aberration of the top right.

For the second one, I tried to re-frame as Dunk suggested.... But this whole discussion is really a question of personal taste!

 

 

 

Terrific!  (FYI I prefer the top).

Thank you, Louis. 

Rob

Edited January 6, 2017 by ropo54

[ropo54]

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35 1.4 TL

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[Jkulin]

Hi Rob,

 

I thought I saw a dirty lens/CCD and grabbed your image and sure enough there is in the top left as attached.

 

I had a similar problem and mine was really a lot worse that that.

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[ropo54]

Hi Rob,

 

I thought I saw a dirty lens/CCD and grabbed your image and sure enough there is in the top left as attached.

 

I had a similar problem and mine was really a lot worse that that.

 

Thank you, but I went back to the original and it is actual a portion of leaf; the photo was cropped a tad. 

Rob

[Louis]

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Something a bit naughty (Paris, Place de la Nation, part of the monumental sculpture "Triomphe de la République" cast in bronze by Aimé-Jules Dalou in1899)

 

Dear Thomas, I love your shot; colors and IQ, plus your framing are all excellent!

But I strongly disagree with vandalism. As I am sure you could appreciate by now, Paris (like most cities in Europe) has plenty of very important artistic landmarks that are in public places for the pleasure and education of the citizens. Those who are committing this kind of vandalism should not be tolerated!  But unfortunately, we see them more often than in the past!...

Quel dommage!

[vikasmg]

One b/w from the periphery of Paris...

 

I really like this one!

[robert blu]

Not only in Paris...

robert

PS: yes, it was a good shot

[Peter_S]

Northern Lights over Kåfjord, Northern Norway.
T + VL Ultra Wide-Heliar 12mm.

Edited January 7, 2017 by Peter_S

[HuntingSand]

Dear Thomas, I love your shot; colors and IQ, plus your framing are all excellent!

But I strongly disagree with vandalism. As I am sure you could appreciate by now, Paris (like most cities in Europe) has plenty of very important artistic landmarks that are in public places for the pleasure and education of the citizens. Those who are committing this kind of vandalism should not be tolerated!  But unfortunately, we see them more often than in the past!...

Quel dommage!

Dear Louis,

 

Agreed re the vandalism, as "humorous" as it may be in this case. BUT, the real vandalism of those statues occurred in 1941 and in the following war years, when thousands of public statues were taken down (on German orders) and smelted for purposes of the Nazi war machine. A very sad piece of history as it relates to public art and expression. You may be familiar with the photographer Pierre Jahan, he documented the fate of the statues and "clandestinely captured many of the noble sculptures in their final moments before being melted down." There's even a book of his photographs entitled " La Mort et les Statues (Death and the Statues)", with John Cocteau’s commentary. The "Triomphe" sculpture at the Place de la Nation was also dismantled at some point, but - curiously - not melted down. It was reinstalled again after the war was over. Most other statues and sculptures were never replaced.  

[HuntingSand]

Love that image Huntingsand, your eye follows it all around :-)

Thank you very much. There are some very curious and cute vehicles in this city 

[Jkulin]

Thank you very much. There are some very curious and cute vehicles in this city 

Next time I am in Paris, it would be lovely to walk around with you and watch, share the experience as Paris is my favourite city and I used to work there, but have never done any serious Photography as it was always on business and a brief case and camera kit on the way to a board meeting didn't work! :-)

[Louis]

Dear Louis,

 

Agreed re the vandalism, as "humorous" as it may be in this case. BUT, the real vandalism of those statues occurred in 1941 and in the following war years, when thousands of public statues were taken down (on German orders) and smelted for purposes of the Nazi war machine. A very sad piece of history as it relates to public art and expression. You may be familiar with the photographer Pierre Jahan, he documented the fate of the statues and "clandestinely captured many of the noble sculptures in their final moments before being melted down." There's even a book of his photographs entitled " La Mort et les Statues (Death and the Statues)", with John Cocteau’s commentary. The "Triomphe" sculpture at the Place de la Nation was also dismantled at some point, but - curiously - not melted down. It was reinstalled again after the war was over. Most other statues and sculptures were never replaced.  

 

Thomas, you are absolutely right; the sacking of “Art” by the Nazis across Europe, and of course is Paris, is very well known and documented!

 

I was talking about this kind of petty vandalism that is taking place in our days by mostly some kids. This is their kind of expressing their “Freedom” ; or, as some pretend, “Revolt against Bourgeoisie” that I find shameful. As a student of art myself, I consider every artistic object being a part of our civilization that we must take care of and leave for the future generations. Whether it is in Aleppo or in Paris, they  all belong to the humanity!  

[Louis]

First snow of the year in Washington DC area

When I saw large snowflakes from my window, I knew I had to take some shots. But by the time I arrived downtown, it almost stopped snowing and snowflakes became tiny!...

For the record, I still prefer  where our friend Rob is living; warm and sunny Florida!

 

Leica T + Nikkor 50 mm.

[hteasley]

Lighting Up by Harry Teasley, on Flickr

[ropo54]

First snow of the year in Washington DC area

When I saw large snowflakes from my window, I knew I had to take some shots. But by the time I arrived downtown, it almost stopped snowing and snowflakes became tiny!...

For the record, I still prefer  where our friend Rob is living; warm and sunny Florida!

 

Leica T + Nikkor 50 mm

 

 

 

Ah, Louis, you have baited me once again into a 'typical' Florida shot!

Alas, a cold front passing through today. Temperatures dipping into high 50s before warming!

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Edited January 8, 2017 by ropo54

[robert blu]

First snow of the year in Washington DC area

When I saw large snowflakes from my window, I knew I had to take some shots. But by the time I arrived downtown, it almost stopped snowing and snowflakes became tiny!...

For the record, I still prefer  where our friend Rob is living; warm and sunny Florida!

 

Leica T + Nikkor 50 mm.

Great shot, love this urban winter atmosphere! And the cold colors really give and idea of the temperature ...

robert

PS: back to the Nikon lens 

 

 

 

 

[ropo54]

 

First snow of the year in Washington DC area

When I saw large snowflakes from my window, I knew I had to take some shots. But by the time I arrived downtown, it almost stopped snowing and snowflakes became tiny!...

For the record, I still prefer  where our friend Rob is living; warm and sunny Florida!

 

Leica T + Nikkor 50 mm.

Great shot, love this urban winter atmosphere! And the cold colors really give and idea of the temperature ...

robert

PS: back to the Nikon lens 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes, agree, and also love those little snow flakes floating around (see the little white specks in Louis' photo)!

Rob

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[ropo54]

Yes, agree, and also love those little snow flakes floating around (see the little white specks in Louis' photo)!

Rob

 

Btw, I think that the Leica 18/56 would be just fine, as well.