Ancient Forms [Contest Finalists August 2010]
Uploaded: August 23, 2010 20:59:02
1/40s @ f/9.0, ISO 6400, 24-70 lens @ 40 mm. Topaz Adjustment and Textures applied in CS4. (EOD)
Taken in the basement of what was once a prominent blacksmith’s shop “Gruen Iron Forged Originals”. The building itself is 125+ years old and was once a candy factory and is now an art gallery. These are some of the blacksmith's forms but I am uncertain as to their use.
Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/40 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, return light detected, ISO: 6400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 40.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700
Michelle Alton August 24, 2010
A wonderfully composed shot, Rona. I'm guessing they are some kind of mold...maybe for some sort of filial for the tops of iron gates? Love sort of golden/rusty tones. #1301301Nikki McDonald August 24, 2010
What a great find! I love the textures, the golden brown tones Michelle noted, the shapes. Hope you got lots of shots here :) #8858523Patrick Rouzes August 24, 2010
Exceptional golden tones, textures, lighting, clarity, perspective & shapes here, Rona! One of my fave kinds of images! Love it & good luck! WTG! #8858694Monnie Ryan August 24, 2010
Wonderful composition and treatment, Rona -- well done! #8858916Rona L. Schwarz August 24, 2010
Thank you Michelle, Nikki, Patrick, and Monnie for those generous comments! I was very excited by this treasure trove in this very dark basement and was so happy I had my camera with me!P.S. Could not get through to BP last night and so was unable to comment - will catch up today. #8858942
R. J. Laudenbacher August 24, 2010
What a fantastic find Rona. Your comp, tones and textures on this shot is outstanding work. Great job. #8858961Carol Eade August 24, 2010
I love the tones and textures, Rona, this is terrific! #8859258Carol L. Fowler August 24, 2010
The golden tones and textures are terrific. #8859541Rona L. Schwarz August 24, 2010
Thank you Becky, Carol E, and Carol F (boy, never did that before!) I really appreciate the support. #8859736Karen Celella August 25, 2010
Great composition, tones and textures, Rona! #8860559Terry Cervi August 25, 2010
Everyone's said it all, Rona. Excellent textures and composition and an interesting POV makes this a great shot! #8860584Renata Gusciora August 25, 2010
Great shot,fantastic pov,interesting subject,Rona! #8861590Rona L. Schwarz August 25, 2010
Thanks Karen, Terry and Renata for stopping by and for those great comments! Much appreciated. #8861760Kathy Salerni August 25, 2010
What a good find, Rona! Love your comp, tones, textures and POV! So well seen and captured! #8861948Rona L. Schwarz August 26, 2010
Thanks a lot, Kathy! #8863892Steve M. Harrington August 29, 2010
An interesting and nicely composed image, Rona. I figure they are prototype bedpans. :)Sherran Andersen September 15, 2010
Congrats Rona. #8903907Nikki McDonald September 15, 2010
Ahhh, I am so very pleased to see the finalist badge on this one, Rona. Love it. Congratulations and good luck in the next round. #8903948Freddy Bland September 15, 2010
Congratulations, Rona, on yet another wonderful finalist!! Super duper work on this image!! #8904885Nancyj E. Hovey September 15, 2010
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SDebra R. Harder September 15, 2010
Such wonderful textures and details, Rona! Truly brilliant! Congratulations on another SUPERB finalist! Deb #8906491Usman M. Bajwa September 16, 2010
Huge CONGRATZ. on this beautiful Finalist, Rona.UB. #8906914
Patrick Rouzes September 16, 2010
Love this, Rona! CONGRATULATIONS & hope it is back! #8908303Val Feldman September 16, 2010
Keen eye at work! Love the beautiful golden tones, textures and balance to this one - your crop was perfect! Congratulations, Rona - a much-deserved and unique EOD Finalist...all the best in the upcoming round! ~Val #8909656Rona L. Schwarz September 16, 2010
Thank you so much everyone for taking the time to stop by and comment. Your support is very gratifying to me! #8909843Renata Gusciora September 16, 2010
Congratulations again on your great finalist,Rona!!!:-) #8909927Laura E. Swan September 17, 2010
What a MOST interesting image, Rona. Very cool!
Love it!
-Laura #8913839
Rona L. Schwarz September 19, 2010
Thank you so much Renata and Laura! #8918698Deborah Lewinson September 20, 2010
Fascinating imge, Rona, draws you right in. Love the tones, design, sense of the past!Congrats again!
Debby #8920528
Rona L. Schwarz September 20, 2010
Thank for the support, Debby! #8920711Mike R. Howe September 26, 2010
Congratulations Rona on this "fantastic finalist"...beautiful tones and texture! #8931085Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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