A Trip out, on a Dull Day . . .

Gizmo 76 · 27-05-2007, 12:13 PM

Took a trip out to Bodiam Castle yesterday, but the skies were filled with bland fluffy white/grey colours, leaving very flat looking light

Wasn't in the most photographic mood either, but snapped and processed some of what I grabbed, here are some of the better ones...

1. Welcome to . . .

2. Cow Over the Edge

3. Castle Entrance

4. Framed by Foliage

5. Just a Padlock

6. Old Steam Train

A few black and white conversions....

7. Side of the Castle

8. Here comes the Train

9. Steam Train - A Closer Look

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It was my first time out with my Cokin filter system which I used on some of the shots to try and create a more glass like water surface, learn't that you definitely have to be careful when stacking them (due to colour tinges) and also keep an eye out for rain droplets on them

Cheers,

Giz

wobblebottom · 27-05-2007, 12:24 PM

Some lovely shots there.. 2,3,4,7,9 for me.. love the B&W conversions..

allymac123 · 27-05-2007, 12:33 PM

#2 is brilliant. Absolutely love it. What a capture.

3, 7 and 8 are also nice but I'm not a fan of the HDR treatment that gives the castle's walls a funny look. The trains smoke in 8 also looks too processed for me. They'd be gorgeous (to me) otherwise.

hongkonguk · 27-05-2007, 12:56 PM

Some great shots. I am sure I saw #4 in a copy of Photography Monthly the other month..

Gizmo 76 · 27-05-2007, 1:26 PM

Cheers for the comments all

Here are 3 variations of the Castle Entrance shot, not to fuel a I Love/Hate HDR discussion, just to show some different takes. I'm actually quite liking the HDR to B&W look at the moment, takes away a bit of the un-realness, but leaves a detailed and textured B&W result . . . . imo

The Castle Entrance - Variations

1. Real

2. HDR'd

3. HDR to B&W

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Giz

stevegreen · 27-05-2007, 2:45 PM

#2, #7 and #8 for me though they are all very nice

denno75uk · 27-05-2007, 2:54 PM

The cow shot is great. Sometimes there's just no substitute for being in the right place at the right time.
Despite not being a massive fan of HDR, I think your treatment of the castle looks smart and does add something extra. Not a bad original either though, especially for a dull day. Out of interest, how many shots make up those pics?
#8 is one I'd like to see in colour though. There's not a great amount of contrast around the front of the engine and so looks a bit flat. Just wondering if the colour would give it some punctuation.

geofftelforduk · 27-05-2007, 2:58 PM

3, 4, 7 & 8 are fantastic! All really good but these are the ones that stand out for me!!

Well done!!

vulkan75 · 27-05-2007, 3:26 PM

Haha.#2 is great..."how did you get down there yo idiot"

Love all the B&W mate

Steve N · 27-05-2007, 3:36 PM

Like them all but especially #2.

SweetGirl · 27-05-2007, 4:41 PM

2,7 & 8 for me. Fantastic photos.
Despite of the weather looks like a great day out.

*imcarm* · 27-05-2007, 5:25 PM

I know the feeling Gizmo, I went out to a few places on Saturday, the sky was grey but I managed to get a few shots off, will put them up in a bit.

#4 & #5 are my favs, the natural framing is on 4 ace - well spotted and well executed

You did well considering the conditions mate.

Gizmo 76 · 28-05-2007, 12:44 AM

Thanks alot all for your comments

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imcarm Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Shepton Mallet Thanks: Gave 174, Got 121 Posts: 1,042	Re: A Trip out, on a Dull Day . . . I know the feeling Gizmo, I went out to a few places on Saturday, the sky was grey but I managed to get a few shots off, will put them up in a bit. #4 & #5 are my favs, the natural framing is on 4 ace - well spotted and well executed You did well considering the conditions mate.
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