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Misty Sydney morning

Posted:
Tue Jan 31, 2006 12:40 pm
by Sheila Smart
Don't we all love fog

I took this last winter as a fog descended on the harbour. I was just in time as it started to lift as I raced around towards the
Opera House.
I have sold a fair few A3 prints of this snap.
Cheers
Sheila

Posted:
Tue Jan 31, 2006 12:44 pm
by Oneputt
A snap

That is a lovely image Sheila and I am not suprised that you have sold a few copies.

Posted:
Tue Jan 31, 2006 1:01 pm
by Mal
Beautiful - makes me long for those colder mornings!!
BUT not just yet, lets have a little bit more summer
Wonderful (as usual) Sheila

Posted:
Tue Jan 31, 2006 1:02 pm
by DStrom
Hi Sheila,
an amazing photo, what PPing did you use for the B&W effect?
was it just desaturate?

Posted:
Tue Jan 31, 2006 1:07 pm
by Slider
Very nice Sheila. A classic Sydney shot.


Posted:
Tue Jan 31, 2006 1:21 pm
by wendellt
0walked around there many times never saw a photo opp like that, thoughtfully captured, excellent work

Posted:
Tue Jan 31, 2006 1:25 pm
by Hlop
I like this "snap"! Very well framed and captured in perfect time and condition!

Posted:
Tue Jan 31, 2006 2:03 pm
by leek
Sheila,
If you don't mind me asking, what mechanisms do you use for selling your prints?
Nice "snap"
BTW...

Posted:
Tue Jan 31, 2006 2:06 pm
by Alpha_7
Nice work Shelia, this shot has great presences and atmosphere so no wonder you've had some some sales of this print.

Posted:
Tue Jan 31, 2006 2:25 pm
by the foto fanatic
Terrific B&W image - well framed by the trees, with the briskly walking figure and the iconic structure in the background.


Posted:
Tue Jan 31, 2006 2:36 pm
by Sheila Smart
Sorry about "snap" - its a habit I have gotten into. I guess its sort of self deprecatory

I sell a few snaps, sorry, prints from my Pbase site. Also a lot of work colleagues have bought my work and as soon as the staff partner gets his finger out and comes up with a budget, the law firm for whom I work is to hang some of my prints in the conference room area. Hopefully some clients will like what they see.
Regarding the PP, I use Fred Miranda's black and white plug ins. Actually the original coloured version is rather nice - all pinks and light blues as the fog was just about lifting.
For those of you who are APS members (Australian Photographic Society), look out for my work in Image magazine next month. This has all come about because of the Black and White Spider Awards.
Cheers
Sheila

Posted:
Tue Jan 31, 2006 2:39 pm
by Alpha_7
Shelia, if you don't mind me asking who do you become a member of the APS ? And when you are a member what does that entail ?

Posted:
Tue Jan 31, 2006 2:56 pm
by Finch
Sheila,
I grew up in Sydney and that has to be one of the most beautiful shots of the Sydney Harbour Bridge I have ever seen. I sat on that same seat last winter, with my wife, reminiscing the good times spent in Sydney (am now in Brisbane). You may have even been taking this pic at that time.....
One of your best posts (and that is very high praise, considering your posts so far) and I can imagine how it would look as an enlargement. Stunning, no doubt.
Cheers
Michael

Posted:
Tue Jan 31, 2006 5:34 pm
by radar
Sheila,
that is one great photo, wow,
thanks,
André
Craig,
Alpha_7 wrote:Shelia, if you don't mind me asking who do you become a member of the APS ? And when you are a member what does that entail ?
Anybody can become a member of APS. With your subscription, you get Image which Sheila refers to above and also Australian Photography.
Could spend a lot of time typing, but the web site will have all the info:
http://www.australianphotographicsociety.org.au/
HTH,
André

Posted:
Tue Jan 31, 2006 5:45 pm
by Alpha_7
Thanks Andre! Appreciate the info and the link.

Posted:
Tue Jan 31, 2006 6:02 pm
by Alex
Excellent work, Sheila and well done on the sale!
Alex

Posted:
Tue Jan 31, 2006 6:42 pm
by Matt. K
That's a beautiful image Sheila. You have a well honed eye.

Posted:
Tue Jan 31, 2006 7:07 pm
by Nikon boy
Sheila that is a fantastic image which has inspired me to make an effort to attempt do this type of pic this coming winter,,,,and we actually have an extended one down here !
Hey how about posting the original color image for us ?

Posted:
Tue Jan 31, 2006 8:40 pm
by Sheila Smart
Here's the coloured version - sans the man!
Cheers
Sheila

Posted:
Tue Jan 31, 2006 8:42 pm
by Alpha_7
Shelia was the man in the original or placed in the black and white ?

Posted:
Tue Jan 31, 2006 8:51 pm
by marcotrov
Terrific image with great atmosphere. Love the tones and composition and B&W certainly makes this image sing.
cheers
marco

Posted:
Tue Jan 31, 2006 8:56 pm
by LostDingo
Great capture, very well composed/framed with the trees.
Shameful for calling it a "snap"


Posted:
Tue Jan 31, 2006 10:20 pm
by Sheila Smart
Alpha_7 wrote:Shelia was the man in the original or placed in the black and white ?
Two different images. I took the second one and then waited for someone to walk up the steps. I didn't have to wait long!
Cheers
Sheila

Posted:
Tue Jan 31, 2006 10:32 pm
by Alpha_7
Hehehe, makes perfect sense Shelia. Funny that in these days of digital my first thought was manipulation after the fact (see the recent cloning thread) rather then actually 'manipulation' at the point of taking the shots.
Thanks for clearing that up!

Posted:
Tue Jan 31, 2006 10:32 pm
by Nikon boy
Sheila i don't know which image i like best they are both great
Thanks for posting the colour version
Inspirational stuff

Posted:
Tue Jan 31, 2006 10:40 pm
by Finch
Sheila,
I do like both the b & w and colour versions but the b & w (with the guy walking past) works better for me.
Thanks for posting both
Cheers
Michael

Posted:
Wed Feb 01, 2006 8:40 am
by Willy wombat
Stunning Sheila - what a snap!

Posted:
Wed Feb 01, 2006 3:52 pm
by Sandy Feet
Sheila,
Excellent Image, what I find interesting is that the sunlight on the pavement in the B&W makes it look like a wet day.
Cheers
Rod

Posted:
Wed Feb 01, 2006 10:39 pm
by ABG
Sensational photo Sheila. You have a fantastic eye and have really captured the moment beautifully.

Posted:
Wed Feb 01, 2006 11:06 pm
by Geoff
Sheila - it's all been said before - beautiful capture, I do prefer your B&W conversion though - lovely!


Posted:
Wed Feb 01, 2006 11:16 pm
by sirhc55
For me the colour version. We live in a world of colour and when it can be captured with such subtle beauty as in this shot it is worth showing
