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PostPosted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 11:45 pm    Post subject: Some from castle of Bardi Reply with quote
What follows are some photos from last week, taken inside the castle of Bardi, the ghost did not interfere (at least apparently):

Last edited by Orio on Sat Apr 18, 2009 11:52 pm; edited 2 times in total


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PostPosted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 11:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote


This one for me !! Great one!


PostPosted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 1:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Where the he** do I begin? These images exude your originality and your unique transference of what you see, into the camera itself.

The first one amazed me, and it took me a few seconds to move my eyes around to see the definite surprise of the little boy looming out of the shadows. And coincidentally, that particular human element has balanced off the rest of the image to provide a magnificently satisfying piece of work.

One thing always comes through to me when viewing your images of and in buildings. That is your propensity to take the geometry into account, and then somewhat include the light values that bring the geometric nuances to the forefront.

I could go on and on....but I'll just say it now....magnificent. I actually had goosebumps viewing these. A very profound effect.


PostPosted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 5:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Orio

You are one of the very few who can make real magic with these superlative lenses. The MkII has really given that extra "je ne sais pas quoi" to everything you do.


patrickh


PostPosted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 9:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thank you very much my friends!
You make me blush Embarassed


PostPosted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 10:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I have decided to reprocess one of the shots. Since I had Rembrandt in mind when I photographed the scene, I have decided to process the raw file in order to bring out the richness from the brown tones, as Rembrandt itself would have done (I think). Well of course this can't be no painting but I think that the atmosphere is closer to what I had in mind now:



P.S. There is no post-processing, all changes were done in the raw development process.


PostPosted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 10:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I agree with previous statements!

Great job!

Orio, I have noticed that TWO lenses are enough for you!? Smile

You don't need to keep any others then ( lol ) Very Happy Very Happy

MY FAV is that MAN taken with Elmarit 2.8/60!!!

But all of them are superb..

tf


PostPosted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 10:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
trifox wrote:
I agree with previous statements!
Great job!


Thanks Smile

trifox wrote:
Orio, I have noticed that TWO lenses are enough for you!? Smile
You don't need to keep any others then ( lol ) Very Happy Very Happy


Yes, but the two lenses, change every time! Laughing
Jokes aside, I know I could only photograph with the Distagon 1.4/35 if I was forced to. I can do everything with that lens only.
But why give up the fun of using the others also? Wink

trifox wrote:
MY FAV is that MAN taken with Elmarit 2.8/60!!!


Thanks, I like it too. Initially the idea was to photograph the place as distant scene, with the frame of the ivy.
But then the man with the mantle walked through and it felt just perfect.
I did not have the time to set the aperture to f/22 as I had planned to. That would have made the man more focused. But I think it still works also this way.


PostPosted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 12:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Whenever you publish some of your shots, I am looking forward to opening the link, because I know I will see some excellent pictures. And here we go again!

The Rembrandt shot works well and the others are also striking.
Orio, I hate to repeat myself, but you make this cam and these lenses sing their best tunes!

What else? More! More! More! Please! Wink

BTW, I can see the ghost in the first shot! Twisted Evil


PostPosted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 1:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks Carsten!
I just posted some more photos in another thread.

Reg. the ghost, here's a thermal photograph of the presumed ghost:



What to say, I don't really believe in that but I would not spend one night alone in the castle Wink Rolling Eyes Laughing


PostPosted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 4:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Beautiful shots.
You really know how to make that 1.4/35 sing.
I love the close focus shot #3.
And the first with the 2.8/60 is such a great B+W.
Captured at just the right moment.
Did you crop the man into the RH edge or just get him timed perfectly?
I love how he is leaving the scene with his cape flying Very Happy


PostPosted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 12:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
F16SUNSHINE wrote:

Did you crop the man into the RH edge or just get him timed perfectly?


When I saw him walking in that direction, I waited for him to be in that position. Compositionally, I needed him to be there. The cape was already flying when he started so I looked for that effect and I was hoping it would happen, which it did.
Shooting lots of live events has trained me to be ready to always change plan and make a different photograph from what you have planned. It's a good practicing that has helped me to now apply this mentality to all photographic situations. I mean not to fossilize on a planned photograph but to be always ready to change your plan in seconds.


PostPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Orio wrote: I have decided to reprocess one of the shots. Since I had Rembrandt in mind when I photographed the scene, I have decided to process the raw file in order to bring out the richness from the brown tones, as Rembrandt itself would have done (I think). Well of course this can't be no painting but I think that the atmosphere is closer to what I had in mind now:

GREAT decision! I really like the first rendition for its lightness and the ability to see into the shadows; however, in keeping with Rembrandt, the second instance seems richer, and more painterly, especially in the lower shadows. Quite marvelous, I would LOVE to some more "painterly" images from your skilled brain!


PostPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
great selection! the distagon shine with 3D and the elmarit made great job with textures & colors
I am little jealous of the Leica for it's small size, so practical to keep it always in the bag


PostPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 10:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Laurence wrote:

GREAT decision! I really like the first rendition for its lightness and the ability to see into the shadows; however, in keeping with Rembrandt, the second instance seems richer, and more painterly, especially in the lower shadows. Quite marvelous, I would LOVE to some more "painterly" images from your skilled brain!


Thanks Larry Smile As you can see, I'm not into painterly effect at all, like filters and the like. What I would like is to suggest those old masters atmospheres while staying 100% photographic. That is only by means of processing and not of post-processing.


PostPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 10:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
poilu wrote:

I am little jealous of the Leica for it's small size, so practical to keep it always in the bag


Yes, to have that lens for my botanical photography travels was in fact one of the reasons for the purchase. Taking the Makro-Planar 100 with me for kilometers of walks and across the oceans is not something I would have really liked. The Macro Elmarit is only 1:2 but for my needs it's more than enough.
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