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19th February 2013, 09:05 PM
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Uruguay - 2006 - Monochrome
Hi. I was (again) revisiting my old archives and found some pictures of a south american trip that I did with my wife (still girlfriend at that time
) in 2006. We travelled during 10 days, by car, through the south of Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina. Start and finish point was Iguassu Falls, where I lived (at that time). The camera was a compact Nikon - Coolpix L11, so there are quality constraints. Anyway, I decided to try some monochrome conversions and here are some images I came up with. They show some parts of Uruguay, a beautiful country made by (very polited) people that I respect. I hope you like it. C&C are welcome and thanks for viewing!
#1 - Teatro Solis (Theater) at Montevideo

#2 - An old lighthouse at Colonia del Sacramento

#3 - Plaza de Toros - A bull fight ring, at Colonia del Sacramento. It is closed since 1912, when bull fights were prohibited in Uruguay.

#4 The "hand of God", at Punta del Este. I would clone the buildings out, but I thought they give a better idea of the monument's size.

#5 - Rio de la Plata - "La plata" River - Argentina (Buenos Aires) is on the other side of it.
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20th February 2013, 03:50 AM
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Re: Uruguay - 2006 - Monochrome
Nice series! I really like #5, great composition...Gimp is a great tool to alter the perspective when you're shooting buildings with a wide lens; useful for wrenching the edges back upright (#3) ...
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20th February 2013, 11:47 AM
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Re: Uruguay - 2006 - Monochrome
Hi, Robert. Thank you very much for viewing/commenting.
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20th February 2013, 11:56 AM
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Re: Uruguay - 2006 - Monochrome
The last one is especially nice in every way. Toning is a matter of personal taste, but consider using the less aggressive toning that you used in that one.
Last edited by Mike Buckley; 20th February 2013 at 02:18 PM.
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20th February 2013, 02:12 PM
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Re: Uruguay - 2006 - Monochrome
NIce series, Otavio.
I'm really enjoying your experimentation with toning- I have an interest in it myself, but my early efforts seem clumsy and sophomoric. I think your borders are appropriate and tasteful.
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20th February 2013, 06:19 PM
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Re: Uruguay - 2006 - Monochrome
Hi, Mike. Thanks for viewing and for your valuable feedback. Regards.
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20th February 2013, 10:31 PM
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Re: Uruguay - 2006 - Monochrome
Hi Kevin! Thanks for your encouraging words and I am glad you liked the pictures! Regarding the borders, I have tried many differentes styles and sizes in the past and found myself quite happy with these ones. Thanks and regards!
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20th February 2013, 10:44 PM
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Re: Uruguay - 2006 - Monochrome
I like all of the yellow series.
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21st February 2013, 01:36 AM
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Re: Uruguay - 2006 - Monochrome
Hi, Bobo. Thanks, friend; By the way, tomorrow I'm travelling to Iguassu Falls, for a vacation week. With a bit of luck, I will shot some toucans, parrots, falls, etc, so I wont have to be doing monochrome conversions for a time, as I will be busy processing the birds/falls!
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