Image of a Buddhist country

david-low

Shot in Myanmar

black mamba

Great eye for the scene....and very well executed.

Tom

PS I would probably crop down from the top very slightly....just enough to leave out that thin band of light color in the background.

DonRicklin

black mamba wrote: »

Great eye for the scene....and very well executed.

Tom

PS I would probably crop down from the top very slightly....just enough to leave out that thin band of light color in the background.

in all respects!

Don


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Sam

David,

Try flipping the image 180 degrees and crop out the the person. Add some contrast etc. This is I think a stunning image and really says Buddhist country.

Sam

M38A1

If the reflection of that structure is that nice, I can only imagine how it looked in person. Takes a good eye to catch looking down like that.

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Sam made me think a bit about PJ in general.... Are material changes, such as the flipping generally accepted as works of PJ? I wrestle with the question in that the image really isn't what was there, ie: it's different. What say ye?
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Sam

M38A1 wrote: »

If the reflection of that structure is that nice, I can only imagine how it looked in person. Takes a good eye to catch looking down like that.

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Sam made me think a bit about PJ in general.... Are material changes, such as the flipping generally accepted as works of PJ? I wrestle with the question in that the image really isn't what was there, ie: it's different. What say ye?
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I was and am not thinking in terms of strict photo journalism. I am looking at it from more of a great image and or artistic interpretation.

I actually don't know if cropping, straightening, or rotating is acceptable for strict PJ work.

Sam

Sam

Here is a brief list of do and don't from Reuters:

ALLOWED:

Cropping
Adjustment of Levels to histogram limits
Minor colour correction
Sharpening at 300%, 0.3, 0
Careful use of lasso tool
Subtle use of burn tool
Adjustment of highlights and shadows
Eye dropper to check/set gray NOT ALLOWED:
Additions or deletions to image
Cloning & Healing tool (except dust)
Airbrush, brush, paint
Selective area sharpening
Excessive lightening/darkening
Excessive colour tone change
Auto levels
Blurring
Eraser tool
Quick Mask
In-camera sharpening
In-camera saturation styles

david-low

Thanks guys for dropping in and appreciate your comments.

Sam wrote: »

David,

Try flipping the image 180 degrees and crop out the the person. Add some contrast etc. This is I think a stunning image and really says Buddhist country.

Sam

I still prefer my version. Many may not able to make up its a monk's shadow, notwithstanding the levitated floor tiles

Sam

David,

It's your image.........roflYou can like any version you want.

We all have different views and interpretations. That's why all our images look different and have a different flavor.

All is as it should be.

Sam

bfjr

your 1st image is far and away the right one, conveys so much more

Richard

I can see this working either straight or flipped, but either way, I wouldn't crop the monk out. It's much more interesting with the robe and sandals. Also there is an echo of the shape of the (right side up) umbrella in the reflected temple spire. I might be tempted to crop down from the top a bit to eliminate the yellow basket or whatever that is that he's holding. While it does go with the color of the temple, I find it a bit distracting, dunno.

I didn't see anything in the list Sam posted one way or another regarding flipping. I'm guessing it's generally not an issue in news reporting, but that it might be frowned upon, as it does change things rather drastically. Of course one could argue that it is accurately showing what's there--if you happen to be standing on your head. But unless you specifically are shooting for publication, I wouldn't worry about it. I enjoy flipping puddle images to make them surrealistic or perplexing.

This is a wonderful image as is, and I think if it were mine, I wouldn't bother flipping it. There's lots to savor here. Well done.

M38A1

Thanks Sam....

I rather enjoy the original perspective more after seeing the recommendation. Neither good or bad - just different and the flipping is good to see what another version could look like. I do believe the crop for the curb is a necessity.

david-low

Thanks Richard and Scott, thanks for your comments and glad you like it.

I appreciate your input in trying to make my image "picture perfect", advocating cropping the top to get rid of curb. Doing that would cut off his hand holding the umbrella and I rather prefer to retain that. That little hand detail means alot to me. The changes if I would make (not crucial to me though) is to clone away the yellow thing carried with his left hand as pointed out by Richard.

Cheers

Sam

M38A1 wrote: »

Thanks Sam....

I rather enjoy the original perspective more after seeing the recommendation. Neither good or bad - just different and the flipping is good to see what another version could look like. I do believe the crop for the curb is a necessity.

Our individual likes, dislikes, and perceptions are what make photography, art, and life interesting. Being able to come here to share and discuss these differences and get a glimpse of what others see is most beneficial.

I have always seen the world differently....sometimes it's a good thing, sometimes not.

Sam

rainbow

Beautiful shot! It is a wonderful take on your title.