Backyard Pastels
Uploaded: March 24, 2002
View from the window, shot thru screen / Backyard Series
Brooklyn, NY
Heather K. McFarland March 24, 2002
Love the effect through the screen Norman. Works well with the bright sunlight and strong shadows. Lovely scene. Heather #4386Mark V. Fedkin March 25, 2002
Interesting view. I like the texture of light. For some reason, the preview and the full-size photo look different (is it effect of screen or my computer?). And the preview with these wavy shadows seems even more attractive. Can you see it? #6273Norman P. Banks March 25, 2002
Hi Heather & Mark,Debbie Groff April 07, 2002
Love the person in the window. Great composition. #6626Donna R. Moratelli April 07, 2002
This has to be one of my favorites of the month.Excellent eye! #6640Piper Lehman April 08, 2002
Norman, I can't wait to try this technique on something colorful like this. I haven't found a good background subject yet. I suppose I'll just have to take a screen off a window and tote it around with me in the car as I search out good subject matter...LOL. How close were you to the screen, the screen to the buildings, and how did you manage to get both in sharp focus? I'm guessing you used the right lens and DOF, but I was hoping you could describe your set-up so I can try it without too much trial and error. Thanks. #6682Norman P. Banks April 08, 2002
Hey Paul & Debbie,Thanks for the good word. I almost hate to tell ya, but what appears to be a person is a reflection or light object inside the apartment.
Encouragement from good guys like yourselves are what make this site
great!
Norm
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Norman P. Banks April 08, 2002
Hello Donna,Thank you for the encouragement. Your WTC Pics are great!
Norm #6712
Norman P. Banks April 08, 2002
Hi Piper,When I sat up in bed & looked out of the window, there was the shot! It was about 9 am in the morning.
I setup a tripod about two feet from the screen. I used a telephoto lense, camera on /autofocus in aperture priority mode set at f11/ISO 125
I took several shots at different angles and of different buildings. I was aware of the screen while shooting but didnt know if it would spoil the shots. However, when I downloaded them to my laptop I was somewhat pleased.
I used Photoshop 5.5 for my editing, cropping here & there and then worked the colors up w/color mechanic.
The flat paint and even texture on the walls of the buildings, plus the time of day was perfect for shadows, sharp corners and lines. However the effect of the screen was a nice bonus.
Well I think that's about it, whew! (smile)
Thanks for cheering me on!
Norm
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Donna R. Moratelli April 09, 2002
Hi Norman, Yes it is obvious that you used the tripod. Where is this, BTW? My first guess was NYC then I though that maybe they were Adobe houses but no, I can't figure it out. #6727Piper Lehman April 09, 2002
Norman lives in Brooklyn, Donna! You didn't do your homework....LOL. #6730Norman P. Banks April 09, 2002
Hey Donna,The scene is in Bay Ridge, Bklyn. From Owls head park on Shore road, I watched the entire WTC disaster, that's why I mentioned your WTC pics above all the other good ones on your site! (smile)
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Donna R. Moratelli April 09, 2002
Thanks Norman! I thought it looked familiar. I had an aunt that lived there for years. Are you OK after seeing the disaster with your own eyes? That must have been very traumatic! I just looked at your member gallery and I am a click away from your other site. I love your style. You have some nice equipment and your patience is seen in your photography. It is so sharp and planned out. I think that soon you will be selling a lot of work. You are on your way to fame. Lots of Luck!! #6732Donna R. Moratelli April 09, 2002
Hi again Norman, Wow, that site is a must see! I am very impressed. I have been following your work in the galleries but now I will be checking in on the real thing. Gotta get back to it! #6733Norman P. Banks April 10, 2002
Hi Donna,Thanks for all your encouraging remarks, but don't hesitate to give advise, as that's how I learn. (just don't be too mean)(SMILE)
I also appreciate you visiting my website, ThruMyIz.com. It's my baby & on going project.
I usually rode past the WTC on my way home from bike riding on 9W, always marveling at the size of the buildings. So when I saw it coming down, and the thought of all those people...well, let's just say my imagination was vivid!
Thanks again Donna, and I will be checking out your delux site regularly so keep up the good work!
Norm #6783
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