Final Checks by Philo

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Sooty_1 6 1.5k 220

13 Oct 2012 12:41AM

John's face is the subject, and the rest (including OOF cables) is just environmental context.

The rest is fine...well exposed, sharp, and a good environmental portrait. I would just crop the earth strap out of the RHS as its a bit bright, and the white spot over his head to clean up a little.

Nick

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13 Oct 2012 7:08AM

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Good point about the earth strap, Nick, it is quite bright. The blob above John's head is a 690v warning sticker (I think).
Thanks,

Phil

Focus_Man 6 481 631

13 Oct 2012 10:37AM

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Most of the pipework here is unnecessary to ge tyour picture across and so I have uploaded a mod where I have cropped it out. For me the earth strap can stay as it is an essential part of the earth bonding safety process. The only problem I have with my mod is the location of John's head - somewhat central in the horizontal plane. For that reason I have offered a second mod, with even less of the pipework on display.but the place where the work is taking place is maintained.

Nice work as usual.

Frank

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13 Oct 2012 12:41PM

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Thanks, Frank, mod 1 works very well for me but not too keen on your second version.
Phil

Jestertheclown 7 7.3k 249

13 Oct 2012 1:28PM

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Hi Phil,
I'm with Nick.
I wouldn't go cropping lumps out if they're a part of the image as you took it. You took the shot to include the cables, so I'd leave them.
You could lose the 'white spot' though, since it's identity's not evident and I only find the earth strap to be a distraction because of the green stripes. Perhaps you could selectively desaturate it a bit?
Otherwise, I'd leave it alone.

Bren.