The Tree's Coming Down!

FrankRoberts · Dec 31, 2013

Messing around a couple of nights ago. Three shots with D5200 and 16-85 on tripod, -2,0,+2. Photomatix using one of the tonemapping presets on the jpegs (may go back and process the RAWs later). I realize it is overdone and not to everyone's taste but thought it captured the mood two nights before Christmas.

baturn · Dec 31, 2013

Your zebra stairs are awesome.

NancyMoranG · Jan 2, 2014

You are right, the 'overdone' works perfect in this photo!
Nancy

Virgil · Jan 2, 2014

I like this alot..

ronlane · Jan 2, 2014

It is "overcooked" but I actually think this situation it works. Nicely done.

FrankRoberts · Jan 2, 2014

Thanks for the feedback! Yeah, not my usual cup of tea but I thought it looked OK here. Hey, Ron. I'm in Norman. Lose any branches in that last bout of ice?

vipgraphx · Jan 2, 2014

I personally fill that this could have been much better with a similar look. I think the walls and doors (white panels) have a dirty texture along with the floor tiles. It gives it a dungeon vibe, if that was what you where going for than you hit it. the lights are blown out and I think you could have masked the originals in and gave it a cleaner look.

I will go against what every one else said and say that to me this was not a keeper.

timor · Jan 3, 2014

It looks like a painting, nevertheless very nice, catching the mood.

FrankRoberts · Jan 3, 2014

Thanks for the input. Not sure about the dungeon look. It was taken in dim light with the tree lights providing 90% of the light. I think that is why the walls look mottled-- those are shadows. I'm sure the lights could be made to look more realistic by someone with more skill. I kinda like 'em blown out, though. Thanks again.

weags77 · Jan 6, 2014

I did a small crop edit and it works better for me. But it's just a personal taste.

I tend I agree with Vip here and this just has that "gritty" look to it. Not sure that works for me in a Christmas photo. Again more personal taste than a criticism. I really only cropped it to remove a few distractions on the right side. Other than that its a neatl shot.

FrankRoberts · Jan 7, 2014

Thanks, weags. Although I like your crop, I think something between yours and mine would be just right. I include too many distracting elements, however yours takes a little to much off of the tree for my taste. Thanks for the input and time!