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All American Junk
Copyright ©2005, John Mitchell ♥ ¤ ¤ $
This photo is not intented as a political or nationalistic statement. As with Tony in the door shot a few photos back, I thought a long time about posting given the high mixed world emotions over the USA's current foreign actions against terrorism. However, I think it's a great example of the capability of the E-1. I took this photo in an antique/junk shop in Monterey,CA. You will note that I; 1 - shot out of shadows; 2 - into light; 3 - back into shadows; 4 back into light with vivid colors at the end of the "tunnel". I burned the objects in the final shadow a bit to improve visibility.
| Photographer: | John Mitchell ♥ ¤ ¤ $ |
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| Folder: | JWM |
| Uploaded: | 2005-Feb-09 20:27 EST |
| Current Rating: | 8.00/4 (Weighted rating: 8.00) View all ratings Delete my rating |
| Copying allowed: | No |
| Camera: | Olympus E-1 |
| Lens: | Olympus 14-54mm f2.8/3.5 |
| Lens Adapter: | None |
| ISO: | 100 |
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| Flash: | No |
| Tripod/Monopod: | No |
| Critique Level: | Dead Honest Critique |
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Like this shot very much John
As far as the levelling the framing is concerned; the door does appear to off level but the lamp and the vertical line of the display case close to centre are on the 0/180 degree plane pretty well exactly. Even if the frame could be rotated a little more clockwise I would prefer to think the shop itself is out of plumb.
I assume you double developed or at least double levelled two copies of the original raw to achieve properly balanced light inside and out. I have never been able to get such a balance without it with the E1.
Cheers
Peter Flynn ¤ at 22:47 EST on 2005-Feb-09 [Reply]
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Hi Peter - No, I have not mastered the layers function in PhotoShop Elements - I suspect that it may be more user friendly in PS, but I don't want to spend the bucks for the upgrde as PSE handles nearly all mey needs fine. This is one layer, a copy of the original RAW file. THX - john
John Mitchell ♥ ¤ ¤ $ at 23:19 EST on 2005-Feb-09 [Reply]
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John, this is a nice representation of what the E-1 can do! I have submitted three American flag shots since sumitting to MFT's and have not gotten a comment on any one of them. Tony is right about separating the Politics of a Nation and a persons love for their country. Was a little disapointed (thought they were decent pictures) that people would not comment on anything associated with an American flag even though I knew the state of American international affairs at the time.
John Stankewitz ♥ ¤ $ $ at 00:31 EST on 2005-Feb-10 [Reply]
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John S - THX for that interesting insight. I spent some time overseas where I learned about the differing views of how America is perceived - both positively and negatively. It was a good experience and made me wiser.
John Mitchell ♥ ¤ ¤ $ at 07:33 EST on 2005-Feb-10 [Reply]
It has all been said
As to the verticals, I suggest that EVERYONE BUY THE GRID FOCUS SCREEN! It is the best 50 bucks I have spent for the E-1. Have not had to rotate even one image since I got the thing and installed it.
As for the American Flag... It is a thing of beauty! Patriots need to show the flag in this country, especially those left of the radical and belligerent far right wing who think the symbol gives them special and exclusive rights.
E. Edwin Ennor ~ (Eł) HoF Win ♥ ¤ $ at 10:59 EST on 2005-Feb-11 [Reply]
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I'll take a look at that grid screen Ed, I do have tendency to lose sight of my perpediculars when shooting. I agree with your flag comments also. It reminds me of the quote "Patriotism is the last refuge of scoundrels."
John Mitchell ♥ ¤ ¤ $ at 12:32 EST on 2005-Feb-11 [Reply]