Kent

This is great in every way-the only thing that bothers me is what I assume is a bit of flare in the upper left corner.Now what's behind door number one?

It looks like you have over 'sharpened' this scan. Otherwise a lovely composition.

It made me laugh. thanks

Hi Folks,

Thanks for the comments!

Regarding Jim's comments about flare, you're probably right. The sky was very bright. I've tried toning it down more than was done here, but I began to lose a sense of light that I wanted. I agree, though, that it's worth more effort.

Regarding Markbb's comment about sharpening, you're right! I have some "issues" with regards to sharpening digital images. I don't have a great handle on it. I've experimented a little bit with Photokit Sharpener, but I'm not completely happy with it. For this print I masked off everything but the buildings and tree, and I applied Smart Sharpen with a small radius (.5) and a high instensity.

Thanks folks!

Was funny and I loved it until the description of doing it digitally.

Is that a power line going to that shack on the left? I wonder why? Matt

Hi Aggie,

How am I to avoid "doing it digitally?" Scanning causes a loss of sharpness which I try to get back by sharpening. If I don't do that, the web image looks softer than the silver-gelatin print that I'm holding in my hand. The scanned image is also different in that it's in black and white, whereas the "real" print is split-toned. I first bleached the print. After washing, I put it in dilute print developer until some of the image just started coming back. Then I transferred the print to a high ph thiocarbamide toner. The digital image doesn't capture these color tones, or a number of qualities of the actual print. But the digital image is just meant to give an impression of the actual photograph. I'm probably missing your point. I'm glad that you like the image if not the process.

BTW, I've replaced the photograph with one that wasn't sharpened as agressively. I hope it's better. Lastly, I used the print in question for a recent print exchange. I have a few extras. If anyone's interesting in trading prints, please PM me. (I'm only interested in exchanging for toned, fiber-based silver-gelatin prints.)

Matt, I think the power line is for the light bulb near the peak of the bigger builidng. I can't remember if there were any fixtures inside. I didn't open the closed door for fear of wreaking it. I took this photo about 5 years ago. I hope to get back there soon with my 8x10.

I like your image regardless of how you acieved it. Charlie......

I CAN SEE YOU WENT TO A LOT OF EFFORT FOR THIS SHOT. I CAN TELL IT IS RAZOR SHARP-THANKS FOR USING A RARITY -A VIEW CAMERA.
pERHAPS A LITTLE DARKER.
CHUCK FREEMAN