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George Black
{K:102014} 8/14/2005
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Thanks, Omar. I had not been to Montmartre for many years, and I confess I was surpised that this composition just presented itself. I was standing on the walkway near the little carousel. It was, as you say, a clean shot. Thanks again . . . --g
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Omar Rifaat
{K:10141} 8/14/2005
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George,
I like the nice definition of the detail and the way is stands out agaist the sky so well. its odd because although it the sacre coeur is such a landmakr, I find it quite difficult to get a good shot of because of the local geography.. But this is a good, clean shot..
Omar
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George Black
{K:102014} 8/10/2005
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Yes, Rafi, the painters are still there--in all their infinite variety. I did get one small oil still-life for my sister. --g
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Larry Fosse
{K:66493} 8/10/2005
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I'm appalled ...it was tilted?
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Larry Fosse
{K:66493} 8/10/2005
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So the dark green thingie plague has reached France!...nice job again George
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George Black
{K:102014} 8/10/2005
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Paul--I had done the two-exposure sandwich trick with a few shots this trip--notably in the cemetery where the light was extremely contrasty. I don't recall any string bracelets this time, but there are plenty of trinkets to choose from--all over-priced! --g
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Paul Boocock
{K:8314} 8/10/2005
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Nicely taken photo and well done with all that PS work. The other way would have been to do two exposures, one for highlights, one for shadows and combine the two but that just makes things very complicated!!
Hope you didn't get caught by those African guys trying to sell string bracelets, at exorbitant prices!
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George Black
{K:102014} 8/10/2005
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Larry--In the spirit of telling you more than you want to know, I also straightened it up a bit. Here's the original. --g
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George Black
{K:102014} 8/10/2005
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Hi, Larry. I did tweak the sky using Levels and sharpened the entire image, but I suspect the effect is the result principally of the small aperture. The real challenge in this one was the shrubbery. Since I had exposed for the highlight to avoid blowing out the light sky, there was a whole mass of the dreaded "dark green thingies." Better to lighten the underexposed than try to darken the overexposed. So that's how I approached this one. Thanks . . . --g
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Dr. Rafael Springmann
{K:89517} 8/10/2005
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Ah! the Sacre' Coeur, one of the most typical symbols of paris, so well captured by you George, the it feels as I i had been there yesterday. Nearby is that square the painter use to create and sell their creation. I bought some on several visits. Did you?
Thank you for your very kind comments on my "Back light" and "Composition in light."
Best regards,
Rafi
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Mark Sherman
{K:15669} 8/10/2005
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very formal and stately. the tree's frame it perfect.
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Larry Hammond
{K:16631} 8/10/2005
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Such splendid detail and clarity George, colors are beautiful with the sky background.
Larry
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John Loreaux
{K:86210} 8/10/2005
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What a great looking building George!!! Very ornate!!! you did a super job here!!!Excellent framing with the trees and nice angle looking up towards the sky! It makes a super background!!!
Well done George! My best...............John
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Jeff Quigley
{K:965} 8/9/2005
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Very nice.
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Larry Fosse
{K:66493} 8/9/2005
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Wonderful detail here George...The architecture is popping out of the background...I dunno how you accomplished this??
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Len Webster
{K:25714} 8/9/2005
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Quite a while since I've been there, but (of course) instantly recognizable. I love the way you've cut out the 'clutter' and presented us with the church, the sky and the green. Great shot.
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