Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2014/07/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]This is maybe a worthwhile discussion (on versions preferred). Of course there is no one correct answer. Contrast though is a seductive mistress and so is bright colour or anything that adds impact really. If you are editing for an extended period it is easy to start adding more and more 'wow'. That may or may not be a good thing. Even Ansel Adams had to deal with this and I recall reading of a period of printing where he went back later and said 'what was I thinking" My preference in this lovely photograph is for the original. I found a quote on this! 'No man has the right to dictate what other men should perceive, create or produce, but all should be encouraged to reveal themselves, their perceptions and emotions, and to build confidence in the creative spirit.' Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/a/ansel_adams.html#CkStrzT31dHALmCS.99 Cheers Geoff http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman On 15 July 2014 09:22, Ken Carney <kcarney1 at cox.net> wrote: > The higher contrast version for me. But, to be thorough, why don't you > send me a 50" print of both and I will take the time necessary to be sure. > > Ken > On 7/14/2014 1:22 AM, Robert Adler wrote: > >> Gene (and anyone). >> I've added a new, higher contrast version on the blog below the original. >> Thoughts? >> http://www.robertadlerphotography.com/blog/2014/7/oceano-dunes >> Thanks, >> Bob >> >> >> On Sun, Jul 13, 2014 at 11:06 PM, Robert Adler <rgacpa at gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >> Hmmm. I'll take a look... >>> Thanks Gene >>> >>> >>> On Sun, Jul 13, 2014 at 8:58 PM, <grduprey at mchsi.com> wrote: >>> >>> Nice image Bob, very nicely seen. However, on my screen it seems to >>>> lack >>>> a bit of Pop, lacking a bit of contrast? >>>> >>>> Cheers, >>>> Gene >>>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "Robert Adler" <rgacpa at gmail.com> >>>> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> >>>> Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2014 12:32:42 AM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central >>>> Subject: [Leica] IMG: Dune View >>>> >>>> Though not taken with a Leica, I thought you might enjoy this image and >>>> story. >>>> http://www.robertadlerphotography.com/blog/2014/7/oceano-dunes >>>> >>>> Best, >>>> Bob >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Bob Adler >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>>> >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> Bob Adler >>> >>> >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >