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Now here's a silly little pic. !!!.......having a coffee & cake, as you do, in a cafe at Trentham Gardens near Stoke......The glitter in the
chrome legs of the tables & chairs really caught my eye, & thought there's a possibility for something 'different', so..........................

It'll probably sink like a Lead anchor ??....but I'm happy with the result, it turned out exactly as I had visualized !!!.GrinGrin

I've added a 'version' in a Blue tone, with added grain/noise......which may or may not appeal, I'm sure you'll let me know......Grin

Many thanks for all the C&C's for 'Autumn Tints'.........glad you liked it, & hope it inspired one or two to try a 'Scanograph'.....Smile

Brand:FUJIFILM
Camera:Fujifilm Finepix F480
Recording media:JPEG (digital)
Date Taken:4 Oct 2012 - 12:10 PM
Focal Length:18.4mm
Lens Max Aperture:f/2.8
Aperture:f/5.4
Shutter Speed:1/27sec
Exposure Comp:0.0
ISO:400
Exposure Mode:Program AE
Metering Mode:Multi-segment
Flash:Off, Did not fire
White Balance:Auto
Title:Chrome Glow
Username:Niknut Niknut
Uploaded:13 Oct 2012 - 3:35 PM
Tags:Specialist / abstract
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Has to be V1 for me today

GrahamGrinGrinGrin

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WhiteRose1
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13 Oct 2012 - 3:53 PM
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Not sure which I like best, they're both excellent images. So different in nature they deserve their own spotlight, Keith.

Dave

AnnChown
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13 Oct 2012 - 3:55 PM
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I've always thought that cafe furniture is photogenic, but never been able to 'see' the image. This has worked really well Keith - love the pov and processing and think I prefer v1 although..... Smile
Ann

mrswoolybill
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13 Oct 2012 - 5:00 PM
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Love both, but I prefer the warm glow of V1.
Moira

RonnieAG
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13 Oct 2012 - 5:01 PM
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Love the warmer effect in V 1 and your processing has produced a fine image......like it a lot.
Ronnie.

CarolG
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13 Oct 2012 - 5:04 PM
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Definitely V.1 for me, a superb presentation. Carol

barbarahirst
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13 Oct 2012 - 5:15 PM
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and what a glow ...
V1 just tops it for me

jasonrwl
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13 Oct 2012 - 5:16 PM
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Like 'emboth Keith but v1 is an absolute belter - brilliant observation.
Jason

jaktis
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13 Oct 2012 - 5:24 PM
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I agree with Ronnie about the warmer tones,and soon it will be really cold. SO I go for v1

Peter

taggart
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13 Oct 2012 - 6:25 PM
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WOW! Shiny as a new penny!--- a great bit of manipulation!

MalcolmM
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13 Oct 2012 - 6:36 PM
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Very different, very good & V1 for me...

Scottishlandscapes
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13 Oct 2012 - 7:45 PM
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Colour for me, very nice café image, very Italian design with steel and wood, splendid, wake up and smell the coffeé.

Dougie

Irishkate
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13 Oct 2012 - 9:12 PM
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Top marks for originality.
I rather like V2.
KateGrinGrinGrin

ChristineD
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13 Oct 2012 - 9:30 PM
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A well deserved 30th for this duet, v1 for me for the colours

bobhowell
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13 Oct 2012 - 9:35 PM
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Very clever to make a great image out of something as simple as this! nice.

Bob

meniko
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13 Oct 2012 - 10:03 PM
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quote

Quote: Very clever to make a great image out of something as simple as this! nice.

Bob

I totally agree Smile
very nice shot and processing
meniko

pluckyfilly
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13 Oct 2012 - 11:26 PM
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two very good shots well presented

pamelajean
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14 Oct 2012 - 12:03 AM
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V2 is completely different, and the better of the two in my opinion, more abstract and more controlled in the shiny areas.

NDODS
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14 Oct 2012 - 1:22 AM
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Two wonderfully crafted pieces Keith. Very difficult to put a finger on my favourite as they both have rather special qualities.

Regards Nathan

saltireblue
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14 Oct 2012 - 11:56 AM
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Not too sure about V2, Keith, but V1 is very good indeed. Reminds me of an old film, just about to go into a dream sequence, where everything starts getting soft and faded...if you know what I mean?

Malc

Niknut
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14 Oct 2012 - 5:28 PM
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GrinGrinGrinGrin !!!...I know what you mean Malc !!!.....I do 'soft & faded' all the time !!, it's an age thing....Old Age !!.Grin

Humblebee
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14 Oct 2012 - 6:21 PM
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I also like the soft and faded processing of v1 ... Carol Grin

annettep38
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14 Oct 2012 - 7:50 PM
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I wouldn't have recognised it as yours.. but it is very special that glow is really fantstic. I like the abstract knot shaped by the legs, too.

Franko59
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14 Oct 2012 - 8:05 PM
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How can anyone make a memorable image from a couple of chrome stools and a table? But here it is! You certainly have a talent for this photography malarky! I don't know what you do for a living Nik but you should be doing this!Awsome,,,,,regards Ian

How simple and how well done at the same time! Bravo!Smile
Regards Valery

Rende
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14 Oct 2012 - 8:49 PM
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A beautiful and original abstract. I have a slight preference for V2
Rende

morpheus1955
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14 Oct 2012 - 9:02 PM
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Striking image, I love the processing, for me it has to be V1

Hugh

kazza12
15 Oct 2012 - 12:50 PM
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great sets v1 for me SmileSmile

twelvemegs
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15 Oct 2012 - 7:14 PM
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Wonderful image Keith, I like both versions.

David

Lillian
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15 Oct 2012 - 8:51 PM
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Not silly...very stylish in fact Keith
a great shot worked perfectly
Lillian

PaulLiley
16 Oct 2012 - 7:39 AM
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Isnt it great when you can visualise what you want to achieve and produce it. Congrats. Interesting treatment. Creative. Paul

tonyng
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17 Oct 2012 - 9:15 AM
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Like the treatment you have given this. Great comp. Orton technique?

Niknut
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17 Oct 2012 - 4:12 PM
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Hi Tony......no 'Orton' effect !!!.....just my own methods......basically just create a hi-key layer, with some added
Gaussian blur, & set the blend mode to 'Screen'....then adjust the opacity to suit......simple & straightforward !!!.Smile

Thanks for your interest !!.Grin

tonyng
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17 Oct 2012 - 5:17 PM
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Thanks. Shall try that. Regards.

Mototaur
28 Oct 2012 - 12:12 PM
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love the creativity , very arty looking photograph .well captured with the sparkle from the chrome.WinkWinkWink

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