louloumum Posted January 9, 2009 Share #1 Posted January 9, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) The nicest little village right there on the hillside... Thanks for looking ! All the best ____________________ Marie-Louise Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 Hi louloumum, Take a look here Trekking in the French alps. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
jaapv Posted January 9, 2009 Share #2 Posted January 9, 2009 The fowl and the lady make for a very interesting shot. Works well in B&W too. I find, however, the "shadow" framing not to my taste at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thompsonkirk Posted January 9, 2009 Share #3 Posted January 9, 2009 A charming shot with human interest, a sense of moving back in time, & a lovely feeling of depth! It might gain from a little more post-processing. This shot is worth it! Consider correcting the tilt on the left with perspective crop, & give us a bit more shadow detail? (I agree with Jaap re: 'drop-shadow' framing - a modern digital touch that works against the timelessness of the image?) Kirk Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
epand56 Posted January 9, 2009 Share #4 Posted January 9, 2009 Lovely picture. I'm with Jaap about the shadow framing. It intrude too much with the picture feeling. By the way, which part of the French Alps is it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguewave Posted January 9, 2009 Share #5 Posted January 9, 2009 Marie-Louise, you continue to produce great material. I urge you to invest more time in digging out all the great stuff in these files and make decisions about what you feel & experience in these frames. Then show us, so we can see you in them. All the best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
louloumum Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share #6 Posted January 9, 2009 Jaapv, Kirk, Enrico and Ben, I knew I could rely on you guys... This is exactly what I'm looking for in this forum....feedback that will lead me to improve ! (patter, patter, patter.... back to digital darkroom ) All the best _________________ Marie-Louise Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_dufour Posted January 9, 2009 Share #7 Posted January 9, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) This one almost could be in sepia tones... There is something magic, from other times. I'm watching it, and looking around as a "real" scene. I like it, Marie-Louise. Marc Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted January 9, 2009 Share #8 Posted January 9, 2009 This is terrific. If there's any more detail in the shadow of the tree (where the chickens are) and you can pull that out, you have a real "hanger" here. Really good work. If you are into black and white, I urge you to buy one of the books by James Ravilious. A real inspiration for the sort of shot you show here. No longer with us, unfortunately. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert Posted January 9, 2009 Share #9 Posted January 9, 2009 extra cool, and a great photograph Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted January 9, 2009 Share #10 Posted January 9, 2009 Marie-Louise - Superb for composition, detail, depth, contrast, tonal range, light and tonal quality. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
louloumum Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share #11 Posted January 9, 2009 Marc, Andy, Al & Stuart, thank you for taking the time and for the kind words ! I'm happy to hear you liked the image... All the best ______________________ Marie-Louise Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzo Posted January 9, 2009 Share #12 Posted January 9, 2009 Marie-Louise, Excellent timing and capture. Very nicely done indeed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
psquared Posted January 10, 2009 Share #13 Posted January 10, 2009 Marie-Louise, I love the lady poking her head out. It's very enjoyable. Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdb Posted January 10, 2009 Share #14 Posted January 10, 2009 Lovely moment and feel. I do agree with the shadow issues and I would also warm it up a bit with minimal toning...given the harshness of the light. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
louloumum Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share #15 Posted January 10, 2009 Ivan, Peter and Virgil Thank you very much for your kind attention....! I did a little xtra PP according to the above suggestions It came out like this All the best ______________________ Marie-Louise Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharookh Posted January 10, 2009 Share #16 Posted January 10, 2009 You've got the detail back in the roosters, haven't you?? And the old lady peeking out, makes the shot for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdb Posted January 10, 2009 Share #17 Posted January 10, 2009 HUGE improvement! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_dufour Posted January 10, 2009 Share #18 Posted January 10, 2009 Very well done, Marie-Louise. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted January 10, 2009 Share #19 Posted January 10, 2009 Now, that's exactly how I would have done it. I wish I'd taken it. Spot on, Marie-Louise Congratulations - that's a great photograph. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thompsonkirk Posted January 11, 2009 Share #20 Posted January 11, 2009 The 'revised edition' is even more pleasure to see! Kirk Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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