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snunney (67430) 2012-09-06 5:41

Ciao Lisa,
Black and white suits the mood perfectly in depicting this rather austere looking church. I like the depth offered by the leaf strewn foreground. Excellent sharpness and a fine range of tones.

Oceania (2165) 2012-09-06 5:44

Hi Lisa,

I like these fallen leaves on the ground. They made the picture more appealing.

subhendu_bagchi (16590) 2012-09-06 8:10

Namaste Lisa,
it is a wonderful composition and nicely presented in black and white. Right selection of mode I think... I can't remember any of your shot in monochrome. But it is really superb. Nice to see those trees beside the architecture... While those dried leafs added depth to it. I enjoyed the tone of the sky a lot... Excellent work. Tfs.
Subhendu

InasiaJones (29347) 2012-09-06 10:57

Hi Lisa,

You are having fun with your Stopper filter, don't you?! It's a tool I'm looking forward to add to my backpack (Lee Big Stopper).

I think that you have used this tool in a fabulous context, with very relevant subject and under perfect weather conditions. The leaves on the ground are a great feature, and you have done the right thing by getting very low - that's the way to go! It isn't always something I enjoy on my own shots, but in this case, I like the moving branches on the upper part.

When a photographer achieve a high level like you are, I allow myself to nitpicking... :-p)) The only thing I would have been tempted to erase are these isolated branches that are floating close to the edge of the upper frame. I usually prefer to have entire bunch of leaves or branches in the frame, as the ones that are dangling around are nothing more than visual parasites. In this particular case, they bring nothing to the composition, and they are interrupting the movement in the clouds that you have worked hard to achieved.

But I'm repeating, this is nit-picking... as this shot is really awesome.

Cheers!

André

corjan3 (1879) 2012-09-06 12:38

Hello Lisa,
I have just acquired a filter kit (neutral density and graduated) and you have given me an excellent idea. What a fabulous image you have created. The sense of movement on the clouds and the trees is wonderful and the very low POV gives an immense sense of space against the height of the tower. What a pleasure to view. Best wishes.
Neels

mkamionka (24583) 2012-09-06 13:56

Ciao Lisa,
I enjoy your experiments with the new filter and few more pictures like this and I will buy it as well. Charming church very well presented. I like the leaves in the foreground. The highlight are of course the smoothed clouds in the sky.
Amazing effect,
M

SnapRJW (18792) 2012-09-06 22:37

Hi Lisa - A quick peak at TE while traveling & my eye falls on this beauty. Fabulous low POV and textural detail in the leaves is highlighted by the use of B&W. The big stopper has done its job on the sky and wind=blown branches. I wish I was seeing this on my desktop rather that a piddly little lap top where I have to scroll down to see the image in sections! Go well. Rosemary

emka (58224) 2012-09-07 0:00

Ciao Lisa, fantastic black and white shot with the atmosphere of the old times. This Filter works very well, maybe I also shoud have one? fantastic depth and sharpness.
Warm regrads from Warsaw

MAlgo
PS. Why you don't use links ? (Point 19). It would be easier to see.

mauro61 (52527) 2012-09-07 2:27

ciao LIsa,
effetto particolare anche se la parte in alto toglie un po' alla bellezza della definizione e dell'inquadratura.
Buona la scelta del bianco e nero con il soggetto rafforzato dalla tonalità,
un caro saluto
maurizio

Silvio1953 (98259) 2012-09-07 9:01

Ciao Lisa, gran fascino, magnificol'effetto derivante dalla lunga esposizione sulcielo, seppia di gran lusso, gran bel POV, bravissima, un abbraccio, Silvio

abmdsudi (26311) 2012-09-07 20:57

Hi Lisa
This looks like another shot of some stylish vampiric movies yet another real eerie vibe. Love your vision and I can see what you are trying to achieve here with a strange sense of peace about it for me. There is a gentleness to the tones and a strength in the architecture, a place that holds so many memories for sure. Immense capture LIsa, Lovely viewpoint with the fallen leaves guide through connecting to the prominent subject with the trees and the 'moving clouds', I am really overwhelmed by those highlights which you have captured admirably and thks to the filters effect. Your processing is so appealing, an interesting technique emplyed and lots of feeling about it. Well done, TFS
Warm regards

ikeharel (37424) 2012-09-08 1:23

Hi Lisa,
Mid winter in NSW, and seeing the leaves on ground, on a B&W photo - sure to give me a melancholy...
Yet, your photojob is remarkable, the outlines and other elements on the edifice are clearly shown.
Enjoy a nice weekend,
Ike

dkmurphys (36857) 2012-09-08 11:14

Ciao Lisa,
Another attractive POV of that old church. I also like the choosen lack of colors. Well composed.

Daniel

npecanhuk (53919) 2012-09-08 12:54

Ciao Lisa!
I love that!
Sepia, chosen low pov, vertical format, composition, exposure, level of sharpness and the great use of ND-filter are excellent photo qualities here, in this wonderful picture!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

mirosu (5533) 2012-09-09 1:50

Hello Lisa,
As I see from your gallery I missed many of yours excellent photos. This is one of them. Perfect conversion to B & W in gerat light. I like the composition with the ground covered with leaves in the front and the church framed by trees in the BG. The low angle viewpoint is very good and the verical format fit very well to it. Nicely done. Have a very nice week ahead.

marcan44 (6223) 2012-09-09 10:25

Ciao Lisa,
magnifico B&W impreziosito da un POV eccellente con il prato pieno di foglie nel FG e poi sullo sfondo l'elegante edificio.
Immagino dalle foglie mosse dell'albero a sinistra e dalle nubi in cielo che corrono, che fosse una giornata molto ventosa e il tempo di posa di 15 secondi ha fornito questo effetto dinamico.
Una vera chicca!
Bravissima
Un abbraccio
Mario

gus72 (2508) 2012-09-10 17:30

Ciao Bambina !!
I am learning more from your photos than from anybody else...... so many thanks !!
The effect at the top affecting the foliage and the clouds.... it is very interesting and artistic...... I also like the inclusion of the leaves on a large portion of the foreground.
in other words...... great execution and super presentation.
please..... do not buy those plastic open shoes....I hate them together with tattoos..... yuk..............
Bravo.
Gus

Bluejeans (64239) 2012-09-11 11:38

Ola Lisa ,
Esta tua foto a preto e branco está fantástica prece uma infrared , as nuvens ficaram com uma fantástica sensação de movimento , gostei muito dos detalhes das folhas em primeiro plano , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

adores (28248) 2012-09-20 14:37

Hi Lisa!
I like this b&w! The sense of movement given by the branches is perfect and I really like the way you framed it, with this carpet of fallen leaves in foreground. Good atmosphere! - seems an autumn photo!