[1LeeDenton]

Took this shot whilst out visiting this weekend....was drawn towards this old clock against a very plain (magnolia??) background.

Sharpened a little, added some contrast, and also (perhaps controversially) added some 'Film Grain' to give it an oldy-worldy type feel...can't decide if this works or not...I thought the original jpeg seemed a little dull...

All comments welcome Composition is something I'm trying to concentrate on at the moment...

EXIF:
Canon EOS 400d
Exposure: 1/200
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 55mm
ISO Speed: 100

[imcarm]

I like it mate, but I'd have to see the original (pre grain effect) to compare. Composition is spot on BTW

[1LeeDenton]

Thanks for your comment imcarm, glad the composition gets the thumbs up. This shot has also just recieved my first comment on flickr as well....now I've REALLY got the bug

[Fozzybear]

Looks great to me!

[senu]

I think it works

[Yandros]

Not bad - why not shoot a D200 at 1600 ISO? - you get that effect for free

[Tobers]

Looks like a great candidate for B&W conversion actually. The grain will make it look v.cool.

[craigizmo2k2]

I like a bit of grain.

Makes me laugh, I bought my Canon gear because it's cleaner than Nikon... and then I add the noise to a few of my best shots anyway

[1LeeDenton]

Thanks for all your comments guys - haven't taken many shots with my new toy yet, but this is by far the one I'm most proud of (better than my 'Outside Light' effort from last week, anyway). Planning on venturing outside this weekend, so will hopefully have some decent efforts to post up.