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The Locktender's House
Posted by Sean Bailey (Phoenixville, United States) on 22 November 2007 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Daniel from Stranded in Kenmare, United States
I'd like more contrast to this one and mb a deeper sepia. Looks like a fine old house. Don't eat too much turkey!
22 Nov 2007 5:00pm
Damon Schreiber from Toronto, Canada
Love the progression of tones here. Hope your Thanksgiving is bountiful!
22 Nov 2007 5:09pm
Russ from New Hanover, PA, United States
Happy Thanksgiving, to you, too, AB.
I really like the tones and the softness in this image. This could pass as a photograph taken at the turn of the last century or even earlier.
22 Nov 2007 6:15pm
@Russ: Thanks and happy holidays. I was trying for an aged/faded look, so I'm glad you like it.
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
I love the subtlety of the reflection...Nicely done Sean!
22 Nov 2007 6:19pm
bfrank from Columbia, MO, United States
You did indeed get an aged/faded look. That was my first, and lasting, impression--and a very positive one. The misty atmosphere on the one hand and the clarity of the reflection in the water on the other frame the house nicely. The contrast between the straight lines and lights of the house and the natural shapes and shadows of the plants simply add to the old-timey tone of the photo as a whole. I'm bookmarking it so I can look at it often. Thank you.
23 Nov 2007 12:41am
bfrank from Columbia, MO, United States
You did, indeed, achieve an aged/faded look. That was my first, and lasting, impression--and a very favorable one. The gray tones are just right for this subject (NOT more contrast and NOT more sepia). The misty atmosphere at the top contrasted with the clarity of the reflections in the water make for a dramatic contrast, framing the house. The straight lines and lights of the house, likewise, contrast nicely with the natural shapes and shadows of the tress, shrubs, and bushes. I am bookmarking this photo to return to it again and again. Thank you.
23 Nov 2007 12:47am
bfrank from Columbia, MO, United States
Oops, sorry. I didn't mean to comment twice. It appeared that my first effort did not register. This may happen again with this one???
23 Nov 2007 12:51am
Kim from Newcomerstown, United States
When I first looked at this, I saw a beautiful old house in a lovely setting with lots of trees. Then I scrolled down and got a bonus - the reflections in the water. Absolutely stunning!
26 Nov 2007 2:13am
Peter Martin Jorgensen from Aalborg, Denmark
Cool shot. Looks really victorian. I have to agree. NOT more sepia and NOT more contrast. This one balances on a fine processing edge, and you've nailed it
27 Nov 2007 7:46am
Olympus E-500
1/40 second
F/3.2
ISO 100
17 mm