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dou_b_14
17th of October 2006 (Tue), 19:51
I shot this lighthouse in port isabel tx for a homework assignment in my photography class..... This is my first real attempt to capture a structure like this..... I did do some pp in photoshop.... C&C would be appreciated..thanks
gear used (20d, 24-70L) shot at: 125 F/16 iso 100
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f340/el-dee/light-house-copy.jpg
Elisabeth-Ann
17th of October 2006 (Tue), 20:27
Very nice, great contrast of colours.
HrcRacing
17th of October 2006 (Tue), 20:34
I'd give you an A. Very well done with lovely colors. :grin:
johnstoy
17th of October 2006 (Tue), 20:57
Can't we get a side order of Red Snapper with that?...

"A" it is...the contrast is subtle and yet perfectly balanced with the sky...the white paint and lawn colors are very real...

When I saw Port Isabel in the title, the Red Snapper from the Gulf's blue waters, was the first thing that came to mind...

I certainly miss the off shore fishing there...

Thanks for sharing the photo...
pttenn
18th of October 2006 (Wed), 08:40
Very sharp and attractive...I'd give you an A also.
Karen
NotEnoughWaves
18th of October 2006 (Wed), 11:47
Beautiful contrast of colors. Very appealing to the eyes.
AdamJL
18th of October 2006 (Wed), 12:36
Lovely colours!! Did you use Napisan to get that white so white?!
sparker1
18th of October 2006 (Wed), 21:46
The colors are vibrant, but the lighthouse seems to be missing a little detail. Perhaps this was intentional.
kilowat
18th of October 2006 (Wed), 22:01
very nice , didn't have time this year to go out to the island,
I was down their in 04 they were refurbishing the light house then,it is very old
my daughter teaches at Edinburgh TX

string music !
johnthebaptist
18th of October 2006 (Wed), 22:11
I love lighthouses and you've done this one proud indeed!!
dou_b_14
19th of October 2006 (Thu), 17:22
thanks everyone for the comments........ I'm really happy so many people enjoyed my photograph.
dou_b_14
19th of October 2006 (Thu), 17:25
Adamjl, regarding the white on the light house, that white is straight from the camera... I just used selective coloring in photoshop for the blues and greens.
dou_b_14
19th of October 2006 (Thu), 17:27
kilowat....does your daughter teach music at Pan AM? I saw "string music" on your comment, and if so, Its a little funny cause im a music major there. What's her name? i might have had her for a class.
dou_b_14
19th of October 2006 (Thu), 17:31
sparker1, can you elaborate on "detail missing on the lighthouse"? I really dont understand what you mean. Does it need more color, or contrast, or does the sky and grass draw more attention?
sparker1
19th of October 2006 (Thu), 20:49
sparker1, can you elaborate on "detail missing on the lighthouse"? I really dont understand what you mean. Does it need more color, or contrast, or does the sky and grass draw more attention?

Don't get me wrong, it's a nice shot. The missing detail I'm referring to is the texture of the lighthouse wall. You can see it on the left edge of the tower, but it doesn't show on the lighted portion.