The Fisherman

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  wildbill

• Jan 14, 2006

I spent many nights here when i lived in G.R. This shot would sum it up if there were about 30 more guys on each side. I really like the shot. I think the toning is a little to much though.

 

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  Thomas Bertilsson

• Jan 14, 2006

I have a feeling the toning makes this image a lot more interesting than just a straight b&w print. It works great for me! Gives it an otherworldly sense which makes it unique and fresh.
I love the textures.

- Thom

 

• vet173

• Jan 14, 2006

Is the tonning over the top? Yes, and I think that is what makes it work in this instance.

 

• doughowk

• Jan 14, 2006

Nice image. I got a similiar effect using Lith developer on Forte Polywarmtone paper, which is a good process for contrast control as well as interesting color possibilities.

 

• gnashings

• Jan 14, 2006

Lovely picture - the discussion of the print aside (which I also think works very well, by the way), the capture itself is outstanding!

 

• CarlRadford

• Jan 14, 2006

I really like this too - its not the toning that I find a problem at all but the excessive burning to the corners, just too heavy for me! This is a great image and worth the time and effort to see what will really work - importantly what really works for you!!

 

• Victor Krag

• Jan 14, 2006

Very nice John. A striking image. I like the toning and the burned edges a lot. One could (and Brad Cole did a series of Iceland) get nearly the same affect by using a 4 x 5 lens on a 5 x 7 camera creating natural vignetting.. I saw Brad's prints at the Weston Gallery in Carmel, CA.

 

• blessman

• Jan 14, 2006

Really nice, John. At first glance of the thumbnail, I thought it might be a pinhole. The toning works for me but I think you might give more thought to what you are trying to accomplish with the corners espicially towards the top. Now, it seems it could be a night shot with some illumination from a nearby bridge or shore light. It is a "keeper" though. Bob

 

• pentaxuser

• Jan 15, 2006

I thought it was lith too. Looks great. Burning in the corners draws your attention to the swirling water and fisherman which is the raison d'etre of the shot.

 

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  thefizz

• Jan 19, 2006

Great experiment, looks fantastic.

Peter