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    Default Eastern State Penitentiary Cell with Door

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    I just finished up my ESP Workshop that I did with John Barclay. We had a great group of folks that were very talented. Art Morris even joined us for the day.
    Here is one from the day. My thoughts for this image was to be subtle yet effective with my processing so that I would "craft" my image rather than process my image. I feel that the photographer should show the image in the way that he or she feels best depicts the scene and the thoughts they felt while photographing it. This scene felt somber and lonely to me. I didn't want to destroy the shadow areas by opening them up as they are as important to the scene as the highlights. For this image I used multiple filters in Nik Color Efex and Photoshop to enhance it. One thing I would like to point out is that I used a very slight zoom blur in post processing to just the floor. I liked the way it added just a hint of flow to it. I also used a texture overlay from Shadowhouse Creations.
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    OK Denise, This has to be one of my fav's. I think you achieved what you set out to do. The shadow makes this image IMHO. It is understated, and accentuates the story you are telling, without using color or dramatic filters. This might also be an interesting black and white presentation. Thanks for your insights as I think there is an important distinction between crafting and processing, as you said it so well. A lesson for me, at least. Love the action on the floor.......

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    Denise, this is a stark, imposing image...the play of shadow and light is very effective...the strong diagonal shadow lines are a stark contrast to the light and textures them frame on the wall...they create a quiet tension that definitely evokes feelings of loneliness...honestly, a sense of desperate loneliness that is powerful and unsettling. The subtle hints of color in what almost looks at first glance to be a sepia-toned scene is haunting...even the lines in the dirt on the floor lead to the door. The Y shaped corner in the URC sets off the rest of the composition...this is very powerful. Well done!

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    Jay and John, Thank you both so much. I feel like you guys get me. If you know what I mean. Jay, you must have read my mind. I did a B&W version as well but.. I did like this version slightly better. Good eye Jon as I did add some sepia to this. 'Desperate Loneliness" is the new title for this one-thanks!

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    Denise, I think the slight zoom blur was a stroke of genius
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    And to think: no tripod. I love the angles and the lines and the shadows. Wicked idea with the zoom blur on the floor.
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    Denise, I love this one. I think the subtle zoom blur added to the floor makes this one extra special, not too mention a very cool idea!

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    I love it too; the subtle colors, the shadows, the texture, and the zoom blur was an excellent and creative touch!

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    Thank you all for the kind words.

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    Great mood you captured and crafted, Denise. Love the subtle filtering and zoom blur was a great touch. The perspective, shadow, textures, and subtle color all work together very well. Nice work!

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    Thanks Brendan, I appreciate it.

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    Wonderful composition and processing, Denise. The subtle zoom blur to the floor is very effective, and I wouldn't have known just what it was about it that was compelling, had you not mentioned it. Good for you in not opening up the shadows. I find in many situations that full blocked out areas are artistically effective and often accurate in their lack of detail. Fine art indeed!

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    Thank you John. I really appreciate you taking the time to comment.

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