#69 A Different Direction

billseyebillseye Registered Users Posts: 847 Major grins
edited February 6, 2011 in The Dgrin Challenges
I haven't been able to get back to the Jade Buddha (maybe today or tomorrow) for another try at capturing its unique beauty. In the meantime, I've been shooting a few playground shots at work.


Here are a couple of ideas for conveying the ordinary... Any thoughts?

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Bill Banning

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Comments

  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited February 4, 2011
    oh man! I can't believe no one has commented yet.
    I wanted to earlier but got sidetracked.
    I love LOVE both of these. I think either one is a winner.

    The way you shot the second one is just wow!
    I wish I wasn't in quick reply because I would load this up with emoticons.

    Awesome job.
    Liz A.
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  • WhatSheSawWhatSheSaw Registered Users Posts: 2,221 Major grins
    edited February 4, 2011
    Just finishing my workday here. mwink.gif

    Agree wholeheartedly! Both very nice. I slightly favor the 2nd. clap.gif
  • ReenieReenie Registered Users Posts: 26 Big grins
    edited February 4, 2011
    These are great and I am with 'whatshesaw' and favor the 2nd. Did you add glow in editing or get that from the light reflection? Now the swing-set pic I took today probably won't get uploaded, lol.
    When you get the choice to sit it out or dance...I hope you dance. All4Him, Reenie
  • billseyebillseye Registered Users Posts: 847 Major grins
    edited February 5, 2011
    Thanks for the comments! I'm thinking the second one is best for the challenge.
    Reenie wrote: »
    These are great and I am with 'whatshesaw' and favor the 2nd. Did you add glow in editing or get that from the light reflection? Now the swing-set pic I took today probably won't get uploaded, lol.

    The processing here was a combination of steps using Aperture and Nik filters. The original was quite a bit overexposed (on purpose, but maybe more than intended). The glow is from a vignette blur filter in Nik Silver Efex Pro. The light reflection is an artifact of shooting into the sun.
    Bill Banning

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  • oldtown_dreameroldtown_dreamer Registered Users Posts: 177 Major grins
    edited February 5, 2011
    beautiful images. one more vote for #2.

    tho #1 brings back old memories from being a tyke and tearing down the back yard one one of those. great job!
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  • kdotaylorkdotaylor Registered Users Posts: 1,280 Major grins
    edited February 5, 2011
    And again another vote for the second one. LOVE it.
    Kate
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  • StueveShotsStueveShots Registered Users Posts: 544 Major grins
    edited February 5, 2011
    kdotaylor wrote: »
    And again another vote for the second one. LOVE it.

    Me too! Great shot!
    StueveShots
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  • SeascapeSSeascapeS Registered Users Posts: 814 Major grins
    edited February 5, 2011
    #2! Nice!
    SandiZ
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  • sapphire73sapphire73 Registered Users, Super Moderators Posts: 1,970 moderator
    edited February 5, 2011
    I also love #2 for several reasons. Looks like a great entry to me.

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  • ic4uic4u Registered Users Posts: 1,455 Major grins
    edited February 5, 2011
    #2 is awesomebowdown.gif I love these kinda shots!
    Karin


    "Dance like no one is watching. Sing like no one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt and live like it's heaven on Earth." — Mark Twain
  • ReenieReenie Registered Users Posts: 26 Big grins
    edited February 6, 2011
    billseye wrote: »
    Thanks for the comments! I'm thinking the second one is best for the challenge.



    The processing here was a combination of steps using Aperture and Nik filters. The original was quite a bit overexposed (on purpose, but maybe more than intended). The glow is from a vignette blur filter in Nik Silver Efex Pro. The light reflection is an artifact of shooting into the sun.

    O great, I found one more thing to add to the wish list with the Nik Silver Efex Pro, lol. Thanks for reply. :-)
    When you get the choice to sit it out or dance...I hope you dance. All4Him, Reenie
  • mr peasmr peas Registered Users Posts: 1,369 Major grins
    edited February 6, 2011
    I like #2 as well, the lens flare almost gives it a more dramatic glow. :)
    I love Nik Silver Efx, definitely cuts down on post-processing times.
    I love the way you can save custom-settings on it for use on other images or re-used for images in a series! Great buy.
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