I picked my laptop up today, with it's new hard drive, and was dreading having to reinstall everything. Well, not dreading as such, more wishing that I could use the time for something else. But I needn't have worried, as the optical drive has now failed too so I can't install anything at all. I did manage to install Office, but when I tried to insert my Photoshop CD the drive wouldn't let me. From what I can work out there's a pin that engages after a CD is inserted that's now stuck. So, that's another day that I'll be wasting next week taking it back for repair.
Technology is a marvellous thing – when it works. When it doesn't it's a complete and utter pain.
As for this shot: again, it won't appeal to all of you, but there's something about it's simplicity that appeals to me.
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I agree it is the simplicity of this shot that appeals, you do that so well I think. I reckon you could even make a turd looking interesting, may be a challenge tucked away in there :D
comment by Jennifer at 10:09 PM (GMT) on 12 May, 2007
Excellent - had I better qualify that do you think ;-D Hope your trip south was rewarding. PS hope Hungary wins - anyone else watching?!
Wow! Awesome! Superb! Great tones! Fantastic colours! Superb! (did I say that one already?) ;)
I'm being mischievous Dave, forgive me. I like it...it's John with colour ;) Sorry to hear about your technological woes....it really pisses you off when it turns against you, eh!
Oh and YETi...I don't really think he could go that far ;)
comment byRobert at 11:30 PM (GMT) on 12 May, 2007
You feel tired and worn after endless days at the beach. This photo fits that well. Plus it's got the neat-o intersecting lines.
comment bymikelangelo at 03:04 AM (GMT) on 13 May, 2007
I love the angles, the monochrome color palette, and the contrast in materials. Good shot!
comment byFuranku at 06:45 AM (GMT) on 13 May, 2007
It has a nice evocative power : yacht, deck, longchair, not that sunny afternoon perfect for relaxing...
This is a fantastic shot, David! I really like the colors and the simplicity. Very nice composition too. Good luck with the computer. They sure can be a pain at times, so I feel for you. :-)
comment by24by36 at 03:00 AM (GMT) on 15 May, 2007
Shots like this really appeal to me. Great choice with the desaturation. The patterns and textures are enough to carry this shot by itself.
comment by ling at 07:55 AM (GMT) on 15 May, 2007
you have this amazing gift of taking something simple and making a great picture out of it.
I love this shot. How we often ignore simplicity when actually sometimes, simplicity creates a greater image than those complicated ones.
Good job and sad to hear about the laptop. Hope all is well.
comment byRonald at 11:11 AM (GMT) on 15 May, 2007
Contrasting lines and fabrics..
Love the knot giving it a different direction...
Very strong shot!
really great shot, love hte textures and the contrasts... the light is beautiful
as for your macbook drive... I think you should make a formal complaint... I was told that I should purchase some extra support for mine (mac procare=£79) just so I can get it serviced faster...
I think they should accept that maybe some models are complete duds and its just a matter of time before each of the parts individually fail. I really wish I could just get a refund or at least a "proper" exchange on the item.... my confidence in apple is extremely low :(
Nice. Like one of those hand-colored vintage photographs.
comment byPhoto Buffet at 03:34 PM (GMT) on 17 May, 2007
How typical of a creative mind to turn to a simple shot (I like it!) after a chaotic day wrestling with technology. You're right--technology is great when it works, but can be such a pain when it doesn't. Hope you remedy that problem soon!
comment by Malcolm at 02:17 PM (GMT) on 19 May, 2007
Just thought I'd say well done on the piece in 'Digital SLR User' (http://www.dslruser.co.uk/viewpage.php?page_id=1). I was interested that you did not focus on the eyes for the picture on p27. Oh, and I really like this image. The composition of triangles works well, but needs the rope and eyelet to complete it.
comment byDarkhalf at 09:12 AM (GMT) on 26 May, 2007
Nice color tone.
comment byNaobikmmk at 08:13 PM (GMT) on 16 June, 2007
Scusilo,
voi fatto brillante luogo !..
Io alberini della sega dove uomo era debba legga circa:
A Biglietti Auguri, - ve abbiamo ottenuto i lotti delle idee per la diffusione del poco calore? Ora ottenga gratis cartoline natale - cartoline d auguri .. Provante a come abbiamo vicino labbri dolci provare frasi d amore.. Mmm.. Noi bisogno studio relativo risorse come, From che del here http://frasi-sul-natale.cartoline-gratuite.com/ - frasi sul natale . Avevo notte minuto un sua facciale che cartoline augurali stata nathan!
Supponga, colto poco ....
comment byYvette at 03:56 AM (GMT) on 11 August, 2007
I picked my laptop up today, with it's new hard drive, and was dreading having to reinstall everything. Well, not dreading as such, more wishing that I could use the time for something else. But I needn't have worried, as the optical drive has now failed too so I can't install anything at all. I did manage to install Office, but when I tried to insert my Photoshop CD the drive wouldn't let me. From what I can work out there's a pin that engages after a CD is inserted that's now stuck. So, that's another day that I'll be wasting next week taking it back for repair.
Technology is a marvellous thing – when it works. When it doesn't it's a complete and utter pain.
As for this shot: again, it won't appeal to all of you, but there's something about it's simplicity that appeals to me.
camera
lens
focal length
aperture
shutter speed
shooting mode
exposure bias
metering mode
ISO
flash
image quality
RAW converter
cropped?
Canon 5D
EF 24-70 f/2.8L USM
70mm
f/8.0
1/40
aperture priority
+0.0
evaluative
100
no
RAW
C1 Pro
minor
wow! such a nice limited palette, yet strong colours and bold lines
masterful!
oh and im guessing this is the covers over the deckchairs on the promenade? i always foil your secrets early :D
The textures are awesome and the colors as well.
Nicely observed and an interesting mix of textures, lines and patterns.
I agree it is the simplicity of this shot that appeals, you do that so well I think. I reckon you could even make a turd looking interesting, may be a challenge tucked away in there :D
Excellent - had I better qualify that do you think ;-D Hope your trip south was rewarding. PS hope Hungary wins - anyone else watching?!
Wow! Awesome! Superb! Great tones! Fantastic colours! Superb! (did I say that one already?) ;)
I'm being mischievous Dave, forgive me. I like it...it's John with colour ;) Sorry to hear about your technological woes....it really pisses you off when it turns against you, eh!
Oh and YETi...I don't really think he could go that far ;)
You feel tired and worn after endless days at the beach. This photo fits that well. Plus it's got the neat-o intersecting lines.
I love the angles, the monochrome color palette, and the contrast in materials. Good shot!
It has a nice evocative power : yacht, deck, longchair, not that sunny afternoon perfect for relaxing...
I like the restricted colour palette and the various textures and lines. All in all a very nice shot.
There is a perfect balance about this composition that I find very satisfying; coupled with the tones and textures it makes a very pleasing picture.
oh, love.
Simplicity has it's charm :)
Makes me wanna go buy me a boat...
<3
You are jinxed Dave, remind us all not to buy any electronic goods from you! lol
I really like these mute tones, the simplicity of the image suits the subtle work that you have done. mal
Very good composition
Simple, yet intriguing composition. Perfectly balanced aand I love the opposing direction & contrasting textures of the rope and canvas.
Great composicion and desaturation.
I Like it.
Bonjour,
Wonderful details, tones..Good composition..Bravo!
A very elegant picture.
The desat is very nice. The competing textures work well.
Now if it wasnt a Mac you could take it to the corner store to be repaired ;)
Nice sober colors. Good detailed shot.
A fantastic simple shot, plenty of texture. Excellent.
I really love this shot David.
The tones are beautiful.
that's a nice minimalist shot, it works for me
The textures are amazing. I like.
i simply adore the colors. great as usual
This is a fantastic shot, David! I really like the colors and the simplicity. Very nice composition too. Good luck with the computer. They sure can be a pain at times, so I feel for you. :-)
Shots like this really appeal to me. Great choice with the desaturation. The patterns and textures are enough to carry this shot by itself.
you have this amazing gift of taking something simple and making a great picture out of it.
I love this shot. How we often ignore simplicity when actually sometimes, simplicity creates a greater image than those complicated ones.
Good job and sad to hear about the laptop. Hope all is well.
Contrasting lines and fabrics..
Love the knot giving it a different direction...
Very strong shot!
This is one really cool shot! The texture is very nice!
really great shot, love hte textures and the contrasts... the light is beautiful
as for your macbook drive... I think you should make a formal complaint... I was told that I should purchase some extra support for mine (mac procare=£79) just so I can get it serviced faster...
I think they should accept that maybe some models are complete duds and its just a matter of time before each of the parts individually fail. I really wish I could just get a refund or at least a "proper" exchange on the item.... my confidence in apple is extremely low :(
Nice. Like one of those hand-colored vintage photographs.
How typical of a creative mind to turn to a simple shot (I like it!) after a chaotic day wrestling with technology. You're right--technology is great when it works, but can be such a pain when it doesn't. Hope you remedy that problem soon!
Really nice image
Perfect example of creating art out of 'nothing'.
nice and simple. I like it alot! Good work.
Just thought I'd say well done on the piece in 'Digital SLR User' (http://www.dslruser.co.uk/viewpage.php?page_id=1). I was interested that you did not focus on the eyes for the picture on p27. Oh, and I really like this image. The composition of triangles works well, but needs the rope and eyelet to complete it.
Very 'New England' (which I love).
Thanks everyone :-)
Thanks everyone :-)
Nice color tone.
Scusilo,
voi fatto brillante luogo !..
Io alberini della sega dove uomo era debba legga circa:
A Biglietti Auguri, - ve abbiamo ottenuto i lotti delle idee per la diffusione del poco calore? Ora ottenga gratis cartoline natale - cartoline d auguri .. Provante a come abbiamo vicino labbri dolci provare frasi d amore.. Mmm.. Noi bisogno studio relativo risorse come, From che del here http://frasi-sul-natale.cartoline-gratuite.com/ - frasi sul natale . Avevo notte minuto un sua facciale che cartoline augurali stata nathan!
Supponga, colto poco ....
I absolutely love it!