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Postby Reschsmooth on Tue Jan 02, 2007 11:17 pm

Well, apparently there is more in Melbourne than just the cricket at the 'Gee.

These are some shots taken on New Years day around Parliament House & the Museum.

I am not 100% happy with the masking attempts to get more detail in the sky, but still playing.

C&C welcome

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I have deliberately blown the sky in this one...

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This one shows undisciplined use of the lasoo tool in PS...(oh, and who says dust bunnies can't fly? :lol: )

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Cheers

P

(PS. I have become a big fan of B&W during our trip to Melbourne, so much so that I bought some 3200 ISO B&W Ilford film to play with high grain!)
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Postby Ronza on Tue Jan 02, 2007 11:19 pm

I love the 3rd shot; the high "contrast" works great :wink:
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Postby Reschsmooth on Tue Jan 02, 2007 11:24 pm

Thanks for the feedback - I was happy with the initial shot, but thought it lacked punch. I must say the architecture in Melbourne is generally more photogenic than Sydney's, apart from our key buildings and structures (SOH & Harbour Bridge).

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Postby Oz_Beachside on Wed Jan 03, 2007 12:32 am

Did you get any of the picture-grotesque yarra? :D

I like them, possibly clone out the telstra and other tall building over the royal exhibition building courtyard?

Looks like the melbourne museum entrance is a good place to take my fisheye :shock:
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Postby PiroStitch on Wed Jan 03, 2007 12:54 am

very nice patrick :) hope you enjoyed your stay in Melbourne.
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Postby Reschsmooth on Wed Jan 03, 2007 5:58 am

Thanks guys. Oz - good idea about cloning out the other buildings.

We got up early on Saturday and walked along the track from Fed Square almost to the MCG. However, all the photos I took were on the f90x. My wife was using the D200.

Wayne, we had a great stay in Melbourne - we like the city more and more each time we go there (especially drooling at Camera Lane & Camera Exchange!). :lol:

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Postby gstark on Wed Jan 03, 2007 9:18 am

Reschsmooth wrote:especially drooling at Camera Lane & Camera Exchange!


Camera Exchange was remodelled a couple of years ago, and now isn't half as good as it used to be. :)
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Postby stubbsy on Wed Jan 03, 2007 10:33 am

Patrick

Love #3 - the strong blacks and whites really make this shot and emphasise the strong lines in the awning exceptionally well.
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Postby Reschsmooth on Wed Jan 03, 2007 11:27 am

Thanks Peter. I printed that photo off and I am happy with the results.

Cheers

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