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Postby blacknstormy on Mon Jun 26, 2006 7:47 pm

Wanted to know what you thought about these 2 - have eye contact :)

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and the fish tap.....

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Postby Manta on Mon Jun 26, 2006 7:53 pm

Wow! These high-key images are quite a departure from your usual portfolio Rel and very impressive. I prefer the B&W version though the washer/toy to the left is a little distracting. I love the fish tap - excellent stock photo!
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Postby macka on Mon Jun 26, 2006 7:58 pm

#1 is gorgeous, Rel. Well done!
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Postby avkomp on Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:12 pm

I like these as well.

going against the grain and going with the colour version.

unless of course you were printing the whole series and then you would keep em all b/w

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Postby Colcam on Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:32 pm

Oh YES Rel, you definitely have eye contact there. Almost impossible to escape!
The B&W one gets my vote for sheer impact although the colour one has a nice soft feel to it plus the lack of the toy on the left is a big plus. Disappear the toy in No. 1 & WOW! :D
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Postby Bodak on Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:36 pm

I really like the second colour one and think it would look great done on canvas.
The first to me is a little harsh.
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Postby Matt. K on Mon Jun 26, 2006 9:02 pm

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Postby suzanneg on Tue Jun 27, 2006 11:00 pm

Rel, as the others have said, just gorgeous. Can I ask how these "high key" shots are done?

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Postby leek on Tue Jun 27, 2006 11:42 pm

Hi Rel...

A great departure from your usual style of photos...
#2 is great and takes my vote over the B&W #1... I'd love to see #2 in B&W as well... (I'd post it myself, but I'm too lazy :lol:)
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Postby blacknstormy on Tue Jun 27, 2006 11:58 pm

Thanks Suzanne & John :)

Suzanne, this link to my first lot of posts has my 'dodgy' how to :)
http://www.dslrusers.net/viewtopic.php?t=18663

John- very quick and dirty (still a little grey), but here 'tis :

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Postby ABG on Wed Jun 28, 2006 10:04 am

Beautiful series Rel. Your brother (in law)/sister (in law) (strike out as appropriate) must be delighted with these
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