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One more from Arley Arboretum

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Old 31-10-2007, 9:34 AM   #1
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One more from Arley Arboretum

I was flicking through a few of my pictures from Arley Arboretum last night and found this one out.

1/40 shutter speed to blur the water a touch and softly Ortonised in post processing.

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Old 31-10-2007, 5:19 PM   #2
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Re: One more from Arley Arboretum

That's great Steve! The Orton effect really works well.

The brickwork to the left is a slight distraction but that's only a very minor niggle, I just wonder if you could have shot this from the left of the fountain and had a cleaner background?
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Old 31-10-2007, 5:38 PM   #3
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Re: One more from Arley Arboretum

Very nice.
For some reason the Orton Effect reminds me of talcum powder.
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Old 31-10-2007, 8:59 PM   #4
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Re: One more from Arley Arboretum

Really like this steve,almost frosty.

nice work
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Old 31-10-2007, 9:16 PM   #5
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Re: One more from Arley Arboretum

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The brickwork to the left is a slight distraction but that's only a very minor niggle, I just wonder if you could have shot this from the left of the fountain and had a cleaner background?
I have to say I didn't notice that at the time or later on........but now you mention it I can't stop noticing it There were lots of people about at the time which made it difficult to get a shot at all without it being cluttered by visitors, you are right though, the other side would have worked better
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Re: One more from Arley Arboretum

Looks very painting-like. Makes it look lovely and tranquil. Not quite sure about the talcum powder thing though
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Old 31-10-2007, 9:55 PM   #7
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Re: One more from Arley Arboretum

Nice shot Steve.
What is the Orton effect?
sorry if I've missed something
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Re: One more from Arley Arboretum

Not sure I like this processing steve - just looks a little dated to me.
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Old 01-11-2007, 12:41 PM   #9
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Re: One more from Arley Arboretum

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Nice shot Steve.
What is the Orton effect?
sorry if I've missed something
http://www.naturephotographers.net/a.../dw0106-1.html

I think this is now the last Orton image I will do for a while..........I need to go out and get some more photographs really
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