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This is the second in this small series, probably the most colourful of the three, and probably my least favourite (though I'd be hard pressed to say why). As with yesterday's and tomorrow's the processing is relatively straightforward; i.e. two masked Curves, one for the land below the horizon and the container, the other for the sky.

On a totally unrelated matter: generally, I'm a big fan of Movable Type, the software I use to run chromasia, but there's one thing that's always bugged me; i.e. the interminable delay between pressing the post button in the comments window and the window reloading. Well, it only takes around ten seconds (during which time Movable Type recreates any pages that have changed), but I'd much rather it reloaded instantly, not least because the comments popup is dynamically generated from the database so the delay serves no real purpose. So, bearing that in mind, does anyone have any ideas as to how I could use JavaScript to get the 'post' button to reload the page as well as submit the comment data when it's clicked? I've managed to alter it so that it disables itself when clicked (to avoid duplicate comments) but I can't work out how to code it such that it reloads the page.

I suspect this may not be possible, but if anyone does have any ideas I'd be grateful.

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3x2 + beachcombing + fylde coast
comment by ifeelhome.net at 07:11 PM (GMT) on 29 June, 2006

I think you should return that =)

comment by Jamey at 07:22 PM (GMT) on 29 June, 2006

I don't know a huge amount about Javascript or CGI (PHP is my thing) but can you not have the button send an HTTP header to the browser immediately after it submits the form data? That's what my comments system does and, as long as you get the order right, it works fine.

And I think I agree with you about this photo, it's good on its own but yesterday's is still winning for me. Looking forward to tomorrow's though.

comment by Peter at 07:29 PM (GMT) on 29 June, 2006

I think the size and shape of the bucket may make it a bit less appealing than yesterdays. But undoubtedly a great shot.

Also, I was browsing through the archives looking for that picture of Camilla, and realized that we have yet to see a portrait of Finley. Just feeding ideas. :)

comment by Bill Hooker at 07:33 PM (GMT) on 29 June, 2006

I haven't a clue whether what you want is possible, but SixApart maintains a set of pretty useful forums for MT, and are themselves pretty responsive. I'd suggest simply writing to Anil/Mena/Ben/whoever and asking them directly.

comment by Paul at 07:34 PM (GMT) on 29 June, 2006

I like this better than the bucket shot because I get a greater sense of history from this shot. I think it's beacause there's a phone number on the box that is a very old style area code...where did this box go in the meantime!?

comment by char at 07:41 PM (GMT) on 29 June, 2006

After looking at the two I definately like yesterdays over todays. I think the neutral colors add a little more life to the photo. But that's just me.

comment by Diego Gaspari Bandion at 07:48 PM (GMT) on 29 June, 2006

David...
Hai tutta la mia ammirazione. Riesci a produrre sempre delle immagini originali, eleganti e ricche di fascino.
Ti voglio fare i miei più sinceri complimenti. Per me sei fonte di ispirazione e vorrei tanto avere una mente creativa come la tua.

Diego Gaspari Bandion - Fotografo
www.dgbandion.com

P.S. Quale plugin utilizzi per dare le tonalità così particolari alle tue immagini?

Translation by Google… :-(

David…
I admire to you.
You produce pictures elegant and fascinating. He compliments sincere. Watching your pictures I find inspiration and I would want to have one creative mind like yours.

Diego Gaspari Bandion - Photographer
www.dgbandion.com

P.S. Which plugin it uses for giving the particular tonalities therefore to your images?

comment by m at 08:50 PM (GMT) on 29 June, 2006

Peter's correct. Wheres that portrait of Fin you promised ?

comment by John Washington at 08:51 PM (GMT) on 29 June, 2006

I like this a lot. Its a combination of colours plus the type on the box that makes the picture work for me. Well done.

comment by sniper at 09:01 PM (GMT) on 29 June, 2006

nice colours David

comment by Robert at 09:12 PM (GMT) on 29 June, 2006

I like the "Norfish Seafoods" on the container; links it to the beach and gives you the thought that it might have fallen off a commercial fishing boat.

comment by nuno f at 09:13 PM (GMT) on 29 June, 2006

Yesterday's photo works better in composition, but this one is better because of the colors. The words gives us a clue where this container have been.

comment by Brett Admire at 09:45 PM (GMT) on 29 June, 2006

Love it as always. but I was wondering about the processing. When you use two masked Curves. Do you lasso the sky and make into a new layer?

comment by Brandon Crain at 10:00 PM (GMT) on 29 June, 2006

Love the lomo colors. The perspective makes me wonder what's inside. Well done as always.

comment by Jennifer at 10:18 PM (GMT) on 29 June, 2006

Both very good - but I like the bucket best too it has more character - if you know what I mean!!

comment by Jonathan at 10:34 PM (GMT) on 29 June, 2006

I actually like this one better, solely because of the composition. Both great shots though.

comment by Natalie at 01:47 AM (GMT) on 30 June, 2006

Wonderful contrast of color and the horizon looks infinate.

comment by Nathan de Vries at 06:01 AM (GMT) on 30 June, 2006

This shot is fantastic. I've just subscribed to your photoblog in the last few days, and every day I'm more and more impressed. Great work, and thanks for sharing.

As a novice, I'd love to know your techniques for post-processing the photos (from the comments above, there appear to be others as well). Is there some resource you know of where I could find out about this? Do you have a fairly routine process for cleaning and then adjusting your photographs? I particuarly like the moody / gloomy feel of these shots.

Thanks again!

comment by derLitograph at 08:07 AM (GMT) on 30 June, 2006

I think this one is better, because of the red color in contrast with the blue sky. Great job as always.

comment by Michael Stanton at 08:14 AM (GMT) on 30 June, 2006

Wow, the red just jumps right out of the picture

comment by Luuk Derksen at 08:38 AM (GMT) on 30 June, 2006

You may want to use this code for your problem (I am not sure whether I do understand your problem the right way, but you can put this code behind the code were you insert your data in the database):

[code]
//META http-equiv=refresh content="1; URL=//?php echo $url_redirect; ?\\"\\
[/code]

(Since you can't post html code in these comments, replace the // by HTML opening tags and replace \\ by HTML end tags)

Feel free to mail me if you need any more help.

comment by sari at 08:59 AM (GMT) on 30 June, 2006

Unbelievable tones!

comment by Jon at 09:16 AM (GMT) on 30 June, 2006

The processing is excellent. I know the box is the focal point but I find myself staring at the detail throughout. That sky looks like something from Judgement Day!

comment by Sysagent at 09:28 AM (GMT) on 30 June, 2006

Ok thats done it!

I am off to the Fylde next week with my Kit to grab some shots...

Prob is if I take some shots similar to this etc I will be accused by Jamey of copying you ;-)

Mmm I think both images are worthy and one isn't particularly more striking than the other, they are both good shots.

comment by Catherine at 10:49 AM (GMT) on 30 June, 2006

Just a quick note to say that I've been a fan of your website for quite a while now and I think your work is wonderful.

This picture struck me as Norfish is (or was) a local company based in our own North East area - Sunderland to be precise. Perhaps you should get in touch with them as they may be tickled pink (like their prawns!) to see one of their old crates featured in such a fantastic shot.

http://www.norfish.co.uk/

comment by navin harish at 11:01 AM (GMT) on 30 June, 2006

The contrats in this picture is amazing and if you had left the sky as it was (blue) it may have looked even sharper. I definitely like this one more than yesterday

comment by croz at 11:24 AM (GMT) on 30 June, 2006

Excellent.. I like this one the best of the series.. the red and grey sky really work together and it gives me the impression of the ensuing rain...That special moment as the weather begins to change and the downpour is only seconds away.

comment by Jem at 11:26 AM (GMT) on 30 June, 2006

Great shot Dave! Can't say anything more than I normally say.. "Great tones, love the PS work" - gets a bit repetitive ;)

comment by marco's light opinion at 11:48 AM (GMT) on 30 June, 2006

Interesting shot Dave, but I found the yesterday's bucket more fascinating. I have a similar doubt with Brett: when you apply two or more masks, do you *manually* draw the edges of the mask (with lazo tool, in this case bordering the bucket) ?

Ah, thanks for the explaination about details, I'm going to follow your suggestion and spend some time with Web Presenter. Do you know if exists a demo version of this plugin? Thanks again.

comment by Suby at 01:00 PM (GMT) on 30 June, 2006

As always your shots blow me away, It's soo annoying (and a large ting of jealousy mixed in) when i look at your images and realise they where not snapped by me. Aaaaarrrrggghhhhhh. Not fair.

NOTE TO SELF: Work harder at getting as good as David

Suby

comment by coxcorns at 02:18 PM (GMT) on 30 June, 2006

Great colors!

comment by Tristan at 02:47 PM (GMT) on 30 June, 2006

I prefer this one to yesterdays shot. The placement of the horizon works better and gives it a better sense of depth. Love the color of the horizon contrasting against the red.

comment by BeakerSt at 03:29 PM (GMT) on 30 June, 2006

The knees and elbows must be gone in all your clothes? ;)

comment by Carole at 04:38 PM (GMT) on 30 June, 2006

I too like this one best so far-the color, the dof and the information on the side of the tote - it seems to be just waiting on the beach to be loaded up and then off to processing; then perhaps back to its spot again.

I would also love more information on post processing.

comment by Karl Baumann at 06:18 PM (GMT) on 30 June, 2006

Typical chromasia :-) I love it. It looks like mounted with photoshop. fantastic

comment by djn1 at 07:08 PM (GMT) on 30 June, 2006

Jamey: yep, that would probably work, but I'd need to edit the comment script to do that and that's a bit beyond me.

Peter: ok, I'll try and take a decent one of him this weekend :)

Bill: thanks, I'll drop them a line.

Diego: I don't often use any plugins and normally tone my images with a combination of a Curve, the channel mixer, and so on.

Brett (and marco): no, I use seperate adjustment layers rather than modifying the image directly, and to select the sky I use a variety of tools - magic wand, etc.

Luuk: thanks, I'll look into that one.

Sysagent: let me know when you're coming over. Perhaps we could meet up.

Catherine: thanks for that, I'll send them an email.

comment by Isabellnecessaryonabicycle at 04:27 AM (GMT) on 1 July, 2006

Your least favourite, but my favourite.

comment by lee at 10:14 AM (GMT) on 1 July, 2006

this is the best, but a bit dark for my eyes perhaps

comment by Levi at 06:35 PM (GMT) on 1 July, 2006

Beautiful and powerful atmosphere!