Amish Boys in Rafters
These boys were having fun climbing in the rafters during the construction of this Amish schoolhouse.
I cloned out the writing on the siding on the building. Topaz Simiplify: Buz Sim. CEP: Brilliance/Warmth. Two textures: Pinky Blue ; and one by Distressed jewel .
Should I crop a bit off the top?
The color, content, and composition are all wonderful. The diagonals created by the sheathing and by the top three hats are great elements. Crop off the top? I wouldn't, but I'd do something else to eliminate the leaves (?) on the top edge. There are two reasons I wouldn't crop. The space between the top and the hat of the uppermost boy looks right, and the upper horizontal divine proportion line of the image seems perfectly positioned with respect to the heads of the other boys.
Thanks, Dennis. The "leaves" are probably from one of the textures. I'll clone them out.Originally Posted by Dennis Bishop
Anita, I like the composition and the textures that you used. I agree with Dennis - I wouldn't crop but would eliminate the black things at the top (and maybe the boy's shoulder in the striped shirt since that's all you can see of him). They look so happy and industrious
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Thank you. The boys are happy, but not so industrious. :-) I've cloned the arm and the top. Many thanks to you and Dennis for the suggestions.Anita, I like the composition and the textures that you used. I agree with Dennis - I wouldn't crop but would eliminate the black things at the top (and maybe the boy's shoulder in the striped shirt since that's all you can see of him). They look so happy and industrious
Great repost. Anita, you really capture and convey the Amish folks very well. I can't quite pick out any single technique but the colors and textures plus the content really work! They appear fresh and uncomplicated. Do they just let you walk around with a camera as you desire?
I'm glad you like these photos. I'm reprocessing them in a way that makes them more simple. The schoolhouse was built several years ago. I asked permission to take photos. They said OK, but no recognizable faces. I fear I overstepped bounds in some instances.
Great suggestions above and the repost sings! Anita, I love this series. The textures work so well with the filtering!
Very informative series, Anita. I'm glad you are able to share these special insights. This processing adds whimsy and spirit. Your cloning was excellent on the repost.
Thank you for your encouragement.
Great work Anita. This series has been wonderful. Always strong community feelings! The lines and colors work so well here. Love the arrangement of the hats...........nice repost.
I have enjoyed the whole Amish series. Excellent photography, filter work and textures! Thanks for posting the texture links.
Thank you, Jay and Judy.
I've been away from bpn a few days and just saw this. All that I would have said has been said by the above. You should do a collection of these for a gallery there in Lancaster.
Thanks for the suggestion!
Love the pastel colors. Nice composition. Fun image.
Thank you, Mitch
Anita, everything you've done here is very nice. There is such a pleasant balance in all the elements. Well done.
Thank you, Laura.
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