The Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia. Captured in 2009 and converted to a toned black-and-white today. C&C encouraged, though I have nothing to ask.
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3rd February 2013, 09:51 PM #1
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Steel-and-glass architecture framed by a tree
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4th February 2013, 02:47 AM #2
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Re: Steel-and-glass architecture framed by a tree
I like it, Mike. Nice work on the conversion. Has a bit of an older film feel for me.
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4th February 2013, 03:02 AM #3
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Re: Steel-and-glass architecture framed by a tree
Nice to know that you like the feel, Paul. The feel for me is mostly due to the toning and the special light on the leaves on the foreground tree.
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4th February 2013, 08:09 AM #4Moderator
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Re: Steel-and-glass architecture framed by a tree
That was my first reaction as well. I expected a 1950s Hollywood starlet to walk in from the side.
Originally Posted by jeeperman
Beautifully clear and sharp image, Mike. And an excellent B & W image.
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4th February 2013, 12:42 PM #5
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Re: Steel-and-glass architecture framed by a tree
Darn! I forgot to hire the Hollywood starlet!
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4th February 2013, 06:07 PM #6
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Re: Steel-and-glass architecture framed by a tree
Nicely balanced composition.
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4th February 2013, 10:45 PM #7Moderator
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Re: Steel-and-glass architecture framed by a tree
Hi Mike,
When I read the thread title in Latest threads (and not noticing who started it), I was just thinking to myself "that's not gonna work"
... and you proved me wrong
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4th February 2013, 10:48 PM #8
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Re: Steel-and-glass architecture framed by a tree
I don't blame you for thinking that, Dave. Very funny!
Thanks also to Geoff!
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5th February 2013, 08:50 AM #9
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Re: Steel-and-glass architecture framed by a tree
It does not work - there I said it.
Actually it does, just wanted to say something like that for a long while. haha
The building appear to be tilting right somewhat.
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5th February 2013, 11:45 AM #10
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Re: Steel-and-glass architecture framed by a tree
The central part of the building under the dome is tilting to the right. The end of the building on the right side is tilting to the left. All of that is due to perspective distortion. I seem to vaguely remember wrestling with what makes the best overall presentation. Perhaps I should simply eliminate all of the perspective distortion.
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