Daves View
In Stratford
Posted by DaveB (Exeter, United Kingdom) on 8 January 2009 in Cityscape & Urban.
Taken in Stratford-in-Avon in Gloucester, the birthplace and burial site of William Shakespeare
As always, comments are welcome, particularly those offering feedback and criticism on my images! (It's the only way I'll learn!) :)
JamesC from portland, United States
High drama in the sky and the metallic whites in the water, very strong image. Like the curves contrast with the trees.
8 Jan 2009 6:18am
@JamesC: Thanks James
@Zing: Thanks Zing
Laura from Birmingham, United Kingdom
wonderful light and contrast, really lovely shot
8 Jan 2009 7:06am
@Laura: Thanks Laura
@One: Thanks One
Anna.C from LA ROCHELLE, France
a very great B&W ! very dramatic and strong contrast ! well done !
8 Jan 2009 9:36am
@Anna.C: Thanks Anna
@NarB: Thanks NarB
@Peggy M: Thanks Peggy
Luca Bobbiesi from Milano, Italy
amazing contrast and light, I reaaly love this one
8 Jan 2009 10:00am
@Luca Bobbiesi: Thanks Luca
@zOOm: Thanks zOOm
Jon from Basingstoke, United Kingdom
This looks great in black and white. Did you adjust the levels? As the sky really stands out.
8 Jan 2009 12:13pm
@Jon: Thanks Jon, this is a partial HDR conversion with some playing with the curves, but not too much!
@Marie LC: Thanks Marie
Olivier Jules from Lanciano, Italy
very beautiful capture! the best i've seen today!
8 Jan 2009 4:56pm
@Olivier Jules: Thanks Olivier
@Stunner: Thanks Stunner
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
This is a very dramatic image that makes you STOP and take notice. Those trees are so amazing. I like everything thing about this fine image.
8 Jan 2009 5:15pm
@Steve Rice: Thanks Steve
Rags from Plano, United States
What an awesome image. What a historic place. I love the tones. The blacks really make for a pretty image. Great choice in making it a BW.
8 Jan 2009 5:19pm
@Rags: Thanks Rags
Scene by Sharon Photography from Kingston, Ontario, Canada
love it - absolutely beautiful!
8 Jan 2009 5:23pm
@Scene by Sharon Photography: Thanks Sharon
Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal
Excellent light! I like this one in B&W. Good choice.
8 Jan 2009 5:25pm
@Ana Lúcia: Thanks Ana Lucia
@Rui: Thanks Rui
EYES WIDE SHUT from The library of my soul, United Kingdom
Stunning, Dave. Perfection in mono with such exquisite light and contrast, and those ominous clouds bubbling overhead. A gem
8 Jan 2009 5:56pm
@EYES WIDE SHUT: Thanks Eyes
@Eleftheria!: Thanks Eleftheria
Giovanni from Milan, Italy
Magnificent b&w, Dave, and excellent composition! Love it!
8 Jan 2009 6:35pm
@Giovanni: Thanks Giovanni
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
An excellent shot Dave and wonderful treatment too! is that the theater on the left?
8 Jan 2009 7:09pm
@MaryB: Thanks Mary, it is it on the right, currently under alot of construction!
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Ooops! sorry for the double post, I ment the right!
8 Jan 2009 7:10pm
@MaryB: No problem Mary! :)
Jean-François from LES ISSAMBRES, France
FANTASTIC B&W !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! impressionnant et j'aime énormément ces forts contrastes ... une GRANDE photo ! Bravo !
8 Jan 2009 7:13pm
@Jean-François: Merci Jean-Francois
Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa
Nice shot and composition. The bw is a bit too dark, but that could well be my monitor.
8 Jan 2009 7:16pm
@Graham Russon: Thanks Graham, it doesn't seem to bad on my work monitor, which is where I usually spot overly dark shots
@peter: Thanks Peter
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
I see the word 'drama' mentioned often here . . very appropriate for the Bard's birthplace ! And dramatic you have made it to be.
8 Jan 2009 8:22pm
@Ronnie 2¢: Thanks Ronnie
Claus Petersen from herfølge, Denmark
I love the crisp feeling this beautiful black and white scene has to it! Nice work!
8 Jan 2009 9:05pm
@Claus Petersen: Thanks Claus
zero from Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Gloomy, dark picture. The situation is not hopeless this much possibly. :) Beautiful photo. I am sorry that you "cut" the tree off right side.
8 Jan 2009 9:53pm
@zero: Thanks Zero, I don't mind about cutting off the tree, I felt the framing of the shot was nicer
@Toomaj: Thanks Toomaj
@manel: Thanks Manel
JJ from Jersey City, United States
Very dramatic shot with the dark foreboding skies, which contrasts nicely with the glow and reflection on the water
8 Jan 2009 11:56pm
@JJ: So good you said it twice! :)
JJ from Jersey City, United States
Very dramatic shot with the dark foreboding skies, which contrasts nicely with the glow and reflection on the water
8 Jan 2009 11:56pm
@JJ: Thanks JJ
@hugo poon: Thanks Hugo
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
You've made an excellent job of the processing, and it's an intense image, Good one Dave.
9 Jan 2009 12:18am
@Observing: Thanks Mike
ティモシー from Tokyo, Japan
magnificent capture--powerful to the eye and awe-invoking.
9 Jan 2009 12:43am
@ティモシー: Thanks for your comment!
Suzanne from Huntington Bch, United States
Extraordinarily beautiful. Love the BW here.
9 Jan 2009 1:53am
@Suzanne: Thanks Suzanne
Polydactyle from Montréal, Canada
Excellent dark atmosphere. The light in this b/w. is perfect.
9 Jan 2009 1:22pm
@Polydactyle: Thanks Polydactyle
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
This is a stunning shot! Dramatic and intense, the tones are ace!
10 Jan 2009 4:44am
@bluechameleon: Thanks Blue
Canon EOS 400D
1/125 second
F/8.0
ISO 100
18 mm