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Published: 2009-05-23 18:04:58 +0000 UTC; Views: 1318; Favourites: 53; Downloads: 0
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Description As I shrink into the shadows,
I remember what was then.
There is something missing
Like a piece of me...
Haunting mists are following me,
You will never be again
Like a ship, on the everflowing seas
Ever drifting away.
Life's light blown out by a wind of unbeing,
Could do nothing more,
It was all lost, when you died.
Left behind I can recall
What you knew and what you were.
All these thoughts and memories
Unable to share...

Abandoned textile factory.

HDR made of 7 shots.

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Comments: 12

EYELIGHTZONE [2009-05-23 22:30:20 +0000 UTC]

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I think it's an unique capture of a dying place and I really like the originality of the composition as well as the atmosphere.
I love how the ring binders standing there as if somebody had used them yesterday.
also the color tones are thoughtful choosen, the slight
monocrome look even sems support all the awesome
details no doubt.


the only thing that could be better (just for my taste) is
the sharpness of contrasts
so, in this case I would higher the lights without raising the darkness too (see the links below)
e.g. to lower the filthy "hdr-grey" in the window lights and to get more depth.


just an example:
1. step: [link]
2.step and result: [link]
I hope that helps.

however it's just my kind of taste but all in all the picture is really stunning keep it up!
otherwise I hadn't taken the time ... e.deviantart.com/emoticons/b/b… " width="15" height="15" alt="" title=" (Big Grin)" /> e.deviantart.com/emoticons/t/t… " width="15" height="15" alt="" title="Thumbs Up" />

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kkart [2009-05-23 18:20:20 +0000 UTC]

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I do like this shot but at the same time I feel it could be much improved as well.

The main thing I really feel that it needs is both a levels and a curve adjustment to make it pop with the contrast and light, at the moment it seems rather flat in terms of luminosity, color, and contrast, adding in a slight "S" curve would boost it and give it a great impact not only to the viewer but also to the photo itself.

I see some issues going on in the blacks, where it seems some luminosity noise has creeped in, mainly the blacks in the desk. I would go in with the soften/blur tool set at 10% opacity and kill that.

Overall it is a nice shot, I would just push it a tad farther to really give it the finishing touches I feel it deserves!

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Argolith In reply to kkart [2009-05-24 12:44:59 +0000 UTC]

I think in this case the flatness in terms of luminosity, color, and contrast emphasizes the dreary mood in this shot. But I agree with what you said about the noise.

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kkart In reply to Argolith [2009-05-25 14:48:46 +0000 UTC]

In a sense yes, but at the same time, one doesn't have to flat line the levels to get that effect, I want to see some punch, some pop to this

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EYELIGHTZONE In reply to kkart [2009-05-24 06:07:25 +0000 UTC]

I had very similar thoughts about the lights and contrasts before reading your critique and yep,
I think it's fair.

and as I said in critique ... the shot is awesome.

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kkart In reply to EYELIGHTZONE [2009-05-25 15:05:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Sven

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dana-martinez In reply to kkart [2009-05-24 03:16:20 +0000 UTC]

I agree - it seems a bit "flat" and has some noise... but otherwise, it's a fantastic subject

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FlippinPhil In reply to kkart [2009-05-23 18:22:28 +0000 UTC]

Great critique John!

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hummbuzz [2009-05-25 06:19:55 +0000 UTC]

I love the feeling of this one . . . the ghostly greyness of desolation.

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TheMadMulatto [2009-05-24 04:52:32 +0000 UTC]

The curtains blow me away! Fantastic that this was the wallpaper, as well!

Great work!!

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Haati-and-Mousa [2009-05-23 23:52:39 +0000 UTC]

Very, very nice!

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ChuckNorrris [2009-05-23 21:12:36 +0000 UTC]

Incredible shot, and a HDR with 7(!) shots!

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