venchka
Veteran
I'm not ignoring you all. I've been away from the computer and wanted to let your comments settle in.
First, thanks for the kind words. Second, I cropped off the top 1/3 of the negative. I don't know if it's me or the BW400CN (still learning what it does or doesn't do), but the foliage went white. Ugly. So I cropped it off.
Without a real darkroom or even Photoshop, I'm at a loss for dodging and burning. I need to think Kodachrome slides and select my subjects, lighting and exposure accordingly.
I suppose this subject will evolve into a series. It's my backyard and very convenient. So far, it's kicking my behind. Everything looks really pretty until I see the results. Things are getting better. The example I posted here was at least 2/3 decent.
Tonight I reshot that scene with much softer light, a 50 instead of the 35 and Ilford XP2 Super. We shall see.
Thanks again. This was my first critique, and a pleasant experience.
First, thanks for the kind words. Second, I cropped off the top 1/3 of the negative. I don't know if it's me or the BW400CN (still learning what it does or doesn't do), but the foliage went white. Ugly. So I cropped it off.
Without a real darkroom or even Photoshop, I'm at a loss for dodging and burning. I need to think Kodachrome slides and select my subjects, lighting and exposure accordingly.
I suppose this subject will evolve into a series. It's my backyard and very convenient. So far, it's kicking my behind. Everything looks really pretty until I see the results. Things are getting better. The example I posted here was at least 2/3 decent.
Tonight I reshot that scene with much softer light, a 50 instead of the 35 and Ilford XP2 Super. We shall see.Thanks again. This was my first critique, and a pleasant experience.
