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This is a bunch of wheat taken at last year's Harvest Festival
Harvest from one year and seed for the next
Helen

v2 is straight out of the camera

Brand:FUJIFILM
Camera:Fujifilm FinePix S9600 Zoom
Recording media:JPEG (digital)
Date Taken:7 Mar 2007 - 4:46 PM
Focal Length:6.2mm
Lens Max Aperture:f/2.8
Aperture:f/2.8
Shutter Speed:1/28sec
Exposure Comp:0.0
ISO:400
Exposure Mode:Program AE
Metering Mode:Average
Flash:Off, Did not fire
Title:Seed - 1
Username:helenlinda helenlinda
Uploaded:29 Apr 2012 - 8:54 AM
Tags:Digitally manipulated, Flowers & plants
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marktc
marktc (e2 Member)
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29 Apr 2012 - 8:56 AM
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Extremely well processed Helen, I would have put my money on the fact that this was taken in a dark barn somewhere... Superb!

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pdcche
pdcche (e2 Member)
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29 Apr 2012 - 8:58 AM
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Nice work Helen, two nice images, V1 for me.. Peter

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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29 Apr 2012 - 8:58 AM
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Thanks Mark and Peter SmileSmile
[Well now you've saved your money Mark WinkWinkWink]

Last Modified By helenlinda at 29 Apr 2012 - 8:59 AM
CarolG
CarolG (e2 Member)
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108 forum postsCarolG vcard Greece12 Constructive Critique Points
29 Apr 2012 - 8:59 AM
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Superbly presented, Helen, excellent work, as ever. Carol

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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29 Apr 2012 - 9:01 AM
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Thanks Carol SmileSmile

Len1950
Len1950 (e2 Member)
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29 Apr 2012 - 9:06 AM
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Version1 by a country mile Helen, it looks superb.

Len

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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29 Apr 2012 - 9:08 AM
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Thanks Len Smile

lifesnapper
lifesnapper (e2 Member)
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29 Apr 2012 - 9:10 AM
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Brilliant processing for this image, it works SO well.

John Smile

saeidNL
saeidNL (e2 Member)
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29 Apr 2012 - 9:12 AM
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Fantastic works,Helen,very well done,
Saeid

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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29 Apr 2012 - 9:16 AM
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Many thanks John and Saeid SmileSmile

DalesLass
DalesLass (e2 Member)
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29 Apr 2012 - 9:28 AM
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I love the way you've processed it. Almost unrecognisable from the original image! It works really well.

woolybill1
woolybill1 (e2 Member)
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29 Apr 2012 - 9:45 AM
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Your processing has recreated a large-format-type study, really extending the tonal depth (to my eyes at least) and enriching the colour. I'm usually far from convinced by most digital manipulation but this really works!
Bill

digital_boi
29 Apr 2012 - 9:46 AM
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very good work on the processing Helen it has worked a treat


GrahamGrinGrinGrin

mrswoolybill
mrswoolybill (Critique Team)
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135 forum postsmrswoolybill vcard United Kingdom374 Constructive Critique Points
29 Apr 2012 - 10:01 AM
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I love what you have done in V1 (and genuinely wasn't expecting to find that you had manipulated it to such an extent - the result is eerie but not unreal). Particularly good that you have retained the textures in the wheat and the wood grain - and I also notice that the pool of light top left has become much more interesting.
Moira

Last Modified By mrswoolybill at 29 Apr 2012 - 10:04 AM
DOGSBODY
DOGSBODY (e2 Member)
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29 Apr 2012 - 10:02 AM
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V1 shows just what can be achieved from a pretty ordinary image with a bit of work. Well done. Andy

mrswoolybill
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29 Apr 2012 - 10:06 AM
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PS I thought at first that this was actually barley, but after a bit of Googling I think it may be one of the newer disease-resistant strains of wheat, which seem to be a lot hairier!

WhiteRose1
WhiteRose1 (e2 Member)
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29 Apr 2012 - 10:17 AM
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Wot she said!!...TongueGrinGrin

lovely work, Helen.

Dave

Irishkate
Irishkate (e2 Member)
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29 Apr 2012 - 11:22 AM
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Great idea , great angle.V1 appeals to me most also.
Was that "split toning" you used here?
I think that would be a winner in a competition.
Genius as usual.
KateGrin

Rende
Rende (e2 Member)
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29 Apr 2012 - 11:32 AM
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Beautifully manipulated Helen; totally different atmosphere!
Rende

helenlinda
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29 Apr 2012 - 11:36 AM
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Thanks everyone for your comments SmileSmile

AnnChown
AnnChown (e2 Member)
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29 Apr 2012 - 1:00 PM
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Love your processing Helen - it makes all the difference.
Ann

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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29 Apr 2012 - 1:28 PM
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Thanks Ann Smile

pascalg
pascalg (e2 Member)
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29 Apr 2012 - 1:37 PM
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fascinating work with this image!

Daisymaye
Daisymaye (e2 Member)
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29 Apr 2012 - 2:47 PM
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Love V1...........Sandy

Michaela_Solway
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29 Apr 2012 - 3:13 PM
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V1 really brings out the tones and light.. A winnerWink

FeatherFriend
FeatherFriend (e2 Member)
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29 Apr 2012 - 3:48 PM
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I know nothing about this type of photography Helen so forgive me if I'm talking rubbish Wink
Looking at both the work is remarkable but I think the wheat in V1 which is a golden brown seems to have lost it's lovely warm colour in V1, it looks a little green and maybe I'm missing the point, I think it would have more vibrancy if the colour was a little nearer to the original. Only a layman's view though Wink

PS: I prefer to be shot against the wall rather than the hangman's noose

Geoff.

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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29 Apr 2012 - 4:16 PM
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Thanks everyone for your comments
No shooting necessary Geoff, I'm grateful for suggestions
I had a third version prepared which may address the point you have raised, so I will upload it now. Smile

FeatherFriend
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29 Apr 2012 - 4:24 PM
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Quote: Looking at both the work is remarkable but I think the wheat in V1

Sorry Helen, that should have read: 'Looking at both the work is remarkable but I think the wheat in V2' I'm sure you may have gathered what I meant though Wink
Geoff.

FeatherFriend
FeatherFriend (e2 Member)
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29 Apr 2012 - 4:30 PM
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Hi Helen, that's addressed my point perfectly, looks superb to me now, much richer altogether,
Geoff.

Last Modified By FeatherFriend at 29 Apr 2012 - 4:31 PM
helenlinda
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29 Apr 2012 - 4:33 PM
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Glad you like the new v2 Geoff SmileSmile

DRicherby
29 Apr 2012 - 4:45 PM
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Very nice processing!

Dave.

helenlinda
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29 Apr 2012 - 4:54 PM
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Thanks Dave Smile

TONKSPHOTO
29 Apr 2012 - 4:59 PM
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V2 For me Helen,and heres one for the thirty..Well worked image........John

franken
franken (e2 Member)
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29 Apr 2012 - 5:08 PM
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Version 1 for me as well Helen - superb!

Ken

jaktis
jaktis (e2 Member)
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79 forum postsjaktis vcard Sweden
29 Apr 2012 - 5:26 PM
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Lovely tones

Peter

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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29 Apr 2012 - 6:32 PM
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Thanks John, Ken and Peter SmileSmileSmile

pluckyfilly
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29 Apr 2012 - 7:29 PM
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maybe I am old fashioned (could be my age) I prefer V3 I feel the colour is more natural

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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29 Apr 2012 - 7:40 PM
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Thanks Ann, everyone has their own way of looking at things - and yes, the colour in v3 is absolutely natural Smile

Suehh
Suehh (e2 Member)
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29 Apr 2012 - 8:05 PM
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V2 for me Helen - lovely warmth and light glow

derekhansen
derekhansen (e2 Member)
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29 Apr 2012 - 8:58 PM
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I like the composition POV Helen with the wheatsheaf exploding into the frame. The processing is perfect and the desaturated colour in V1 really suits the image IMO.
Derek

Last Modified By derekhansen at 29 Apr 2012 - 8:59 PM
helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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29 Apr 2012 - 9:40 PM
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Thanks Sue and Derek SmileSmile

moiral
moiral (e2 Member)
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29 Apr 2012 - 10:40 PM
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Beautiful piece of work elen. V2 my favourite. Moira

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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30 Apr 2012 - 4:04 AM
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Thanks Moira SmileSmile

Cor
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30 Apr 2012 - 8:19 AM
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Both VERY good- So attractive*****
Cor.

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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30 Apr 2012 - 8:44 AM
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Thanks Cor Smile

reflectionsinlight
30 Apr 2012 - 9:10 AM
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V2 BY a tad

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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30 Apr 2012 - 9:11 AM
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Thanks Graham

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