hidden house on a hill

arg245 wrote in post #2404612
Sorry, but I like the first one. Yes, it lacks contrast, but that just adds to the impression I get when I look at it. The 'corrected' version just makes it look like a photograph, which obviously it is. Not to say the corrected version looks bad, in fact, it looks great, but I just like the effect of the low contrast - in this setting. Nice capture. It definitely deserves a good frame.

I agree mostly...I think just a very small touch of contrast is called for....just a LITTLE...

this is that kind of photo that calls for the look in #1 original IMHO...makes it look "dreamy"

baldybaldstock wrote in post #2403677
thanks very much everyone for your kind comments.
Thats difinately better than mine Dimitri!..although I must say that some contrast seemed to get lost when I compressed it and the original is pretty much like yours!

That is really nice Elizabeth-Ann. Definately one of the better painting conversions I've seen. Im glad you had fun with it and thanks for posting your results. Its kind of strange but I posted another pic on here that people seemed to think would make a good painting...Think I should swap the camera for some oils and brushes, but on second thoughts, no way!!

I'm glad you liked it - keep your camera and learn to do virtual painting with PhotoArtMaster - I love that software. You can find it at www.fo2pix.com

Elisabeth-Ann wrote in post #2401055
I loved this scene right away, and Dimitri did it further justice. Then when Robert suggested it would look good as a painting, I couldn't resist the challenge. I hope you don't mind, and if you really hate it, I won't be offended. But I did have fun for a couple of hours doing this..


Edited with PhotoArtMaster.

Why don't ya print it off and put it up on the wall of your Hotel? Copyright notations "From an original by....."

I tell you... a POTN meet at your place might happen one day. Wouldn't it be nice to see our shots converted to art on your walls? Hmmmm...


Cousin... who loves small Islands... but doesn't own wellies.

You don't need wellies down here Cousin! I'm trying to convince my husband to give up his scruffy little office and let me convert it into an art gallery/gift store. You know, all joking aside, it's not a bad idea We've just renovated the place (only 5 rooms here, mind you) - all we need is some steady business now!! Hard to compete with the huge resorts when they are offering cut price rooms like the Wyndham - (what they don't tell you is they are undergoing renovations!) and it amazes me that Atlantis, which is ugly, looks like Las Vegas, and is charging an arm and a leg, is nearly always full!!

Very good eye and a classic of a shot, love it.

Rivelin?
There are lots of large houses tucked away like this around the outskirts of Sheffield, but I have never got a decent photo of any off them.
Love the dreamy light. I always seem to be in the wrong place when the light is good

I too like the first one; almost looks like an older painting plus I get a sense of peacefulness. I looked at the path several times before I realized it was a stream divided into sections.

Also, Elizabeth-Ann's the painting is awesome.

baldybaldstock wrote in post #2403677
thanks very much everyone for your kind comments.
Thats difinately better than mine Dimitri!..although I must say that some contrast seemed to get lost when I compressed it and the original is pretty much like yours!

I quite believe that,it happens often.

bphillips330 wrote in post #2403824
Just curious how you made those greens and colors pop like that? I am trying to learn all i can with photshop and photography. Any good books or websites. I have been reading a TON. I have figured out levels. Simply moving the white and black slider around to match histogram. Curves i can't seem to get same result. More practice is needed.

I don`t always move the black & white sliders,some times just the middle one to the right will provide you with a more contrasty image.

I've really enjoyed this thread and all three versions of the image are great in their own way.

It's interesting that us photographers based in the misty dark UK tend to like to beef-up the contrast, while those from brighter climes prefer to leave the dreamy mistiness preserved!

And the final version from Elisabeth-Ann has converted me from a confirmed sceptic about these 'Photo-to-Painting' software packages to a big fan - lovely job!

An excellent composition combining the rule of thirds and leadling lines and it works a treat!

I gathered the large feature running down the picture was a water related feature of some sort but I like the way it keeps you wondering "Is it a a road and if so why the huge steps?...."whats going on here?". It gives it an eire of mystery and keeps you staring and the picture. I think a potential story in a picture can make it.

Also even in the original it already looks like it's more a very detailed painting than a photography.If you look at the green field to the top left it seems to be lacking detail and it looks like strokes from a brush. I don't know if you processed it to look this way or it was slightly out of focus or what but who cares cause it really works. Myabe this is a lesson to all us sharpophobes when we choose our lenses

Standard Browser wrote in post #2408112
Rivelin?
There are lots of large houses tucked away like this around the outskirts of Sheffield, but I have never got a decent photo of any off them.
Love the dreamy light. I always seem to be in the wrong place when the light is good

Not far from Rivelin at all actually!. High Bradfield, pretty close to the Church...Pretty wierd someone knowing the location. I guess its a small world!.

It is a little on the soft side around that field. I had to use a wider apperture than I'd have liked because it was very blustery and I wanted to avoid camera shake!

Thanks for everyone who has posted here. Some really kind comments and its given me more confidence to post a few more pics on here in future!!