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Day 7 - Mayflower II Rigging
Day 7 - Mayflower II Rigging
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Camera: Nikon D80
Lens: Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5- 5.6G ED DX
Location: Plymouth, MA
Date: May 6, 2007
Aperture: F10.0
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/400
Galleries: Black and White, Seascapes
Date Uploaded: May 7, 2007

Viewed: 199
Comments: 10
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 This was taken yesterday while my kids and I toured the Mayflower II in Plymouth.

Since this is a side challenge I figured I'd try something different for the editing. Since this is more of a silhouette type of shot I took the midtone contrast all the way to -100 to bring out more of the clouds.

Convert from Raw
Background Copy
Lighten Shadows - 12%
Darken Highlights - 36%
Midtone Contrast - -100%
Contrast - 28%
Added Border
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 05/10/2007 11:01:35 PM
love the patterns and lines. i think because the background is simple that means that to me, this does not come across as a busy pic. the lines are just a natural part of your subject.
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 05/09/2007 08:16:08 PM
i like a lot how busy this shot looks. very cool composition. and very good bw conversion as well, the tones in the sky look great.
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 05/07/2007 11:42:34 PM
A complex but interesting shot for me; I like the choice to darken the sky, and don't think it takes too much from the rigging and it makes the shot more dramatic (I still see quite a bit of detail in the rigging).
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 05/07/2007 11:05:34 PM
Love the subject. I think the riggins would stand out more if the clouds weren't so dark and if you had more tones in the riggings.
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 05/07/2007 09:57:08 PM
UI love this image re the wonderful strength of the lines and tones.....
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 05/07/2007 07:13:46 PM
Like the dark lines against the sky, but image is too busy to focus on any one aspect. I have tried rigging shots and I have looked at many and though they are a unique aspect of our culture, I haven't liked too many of the shots I have seen. I guess the way I like it best is with ice hanging off the lines with really gusty winds.
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 05/07/2007 06:29:03 PM
very nice, great lines and angles
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 05/07/2007 04:30:08 PM
Wow - this makes me appreciate how complex these rigging systems really are. Must have been a fun tour. This works quite well as a silhouette, though it would also be interesting with details in the rigging.
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 05/07/2007 01:21:51 PM
I really like this. The lines are busy -- but in a good way because the composition is so interesting. What a great sky too!

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 05/07/2007 11:48:12 AM
I love ships! So automatically this is a winner with me. However, the crop is awesome, I like the way the masts and ropes almost fill the frame. And you did a wonderful job with the clouds. Very dynamic.
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