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Postby Geoff on Fri Jul 20, 2007 11:07 pm

I often think what a great photo this would be without the (pesky) apartments in front of it. Taken today with the 85 1.4, sepia conversion with optikverves virtual photographer. Comments welcomed as per usual:

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Postby Reschsmooth on Sat Jul 21, 2007 8:27 am

When I saw the title, I was expecting a photo of drunken Irishmen at the Steyne Hotel.

I like the sepia treatment. You're right, it's a shame about the apartments. Given my small screen, it appears that there is too much foreground, but that is only because I have to scroll down. Overall, I think the shot is great, particularly if I had a bigger screen as I think the comp is great - sorry if I sound contradictory - 6 hours sleep :lol:
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Postby gstark on Sat Jul 21, 2007 9:45 am

Patrick,

You're correct.

Geoff, crop this just above the waterline.

And yes, Geoff, you're right. Those apartments need to be knocked down.
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Postby Reschsmooth on Sat Jul 21, 2007 9:54 am

gstark wrote:Patrick,

You're correct.


I'm going to print and frame that quote - I don't hear it too often :lol:

gstark wrote:Those apartments need to be knocked down.


Should you tell the residents that their block will be knocked down first?
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Postby gstark on Sat Jul 21, 2007 9:58 am

Reschsmooth wrote:
gstark wrote:Those apartments need to be knocked down.


Should you tell the residents that their block will be knocked down first?


Why take the fun out of it? :)
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Postby Bluebell on Sat Jul 21, 2007 9:59 am

Gstark, I agree with you about knocking down this ugly block of flats. While you're at it could you also knock down a similarly hideous block in Red Hill Brisbane that spoils the view of St Brigid's Church. Residents of Brisbane will know which one I mean.
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Postby Reschsmooth on Sat Jul 21, 2007 10:00 am

gstark wrote:
Reschsmooth wrote:
gstark wrote:Those apartments need to be knocked down.


Should you tell the residents that their block will be knocked down first?


Why take the fun out of it? :)


Just call me a "stick in the mud". :lol:
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Postby gstark on Sat Jul 21, 2007 10:02 am

Bluebell wrote:Gstark, I agree with you about knocking down this ugly block of flats. While you're at it could you also knock down a similarly hideous block in Red Hill Brisbane that spoils the view of St Brigid's Church. Residents of Brisbane will know which one I mean.


No problem ... I'm on my way ... :)
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Postby the foto fanatic on Sat Jul 21, 2007 12:42 pm

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