Her Ghost In The Fog, a photo from Ontario, Central

Photographer's Note

My thoughts for today:
What is after this life? what is beyond that bright light at the end of the tunnel? is there a bright light at all??

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EDIT Jan 30: Thanks for all the great feedback! I've posted a workshop here:
Cloned out the house!
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On a totally unrelated note, this pic should give you a glimpse into the miserable winter we've been having in Canada this year... as in, hardly any snow at all! The night I took this, most of the snow had melted and it was incredibly foggy.

post-pro: cropped, partial desaturation, reduced noise
p.s. why oh why did i forget that I'd left the ISO settings at 1600?! ooh i was so mad later when i got home and realised that. :(

krpa, quino ha contrassegnato questa nota come utile

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Miks (1717) 2005-01-21 22:06

To me this is one of those pic where the flaws actually contribute. The noise and the slight motion blur helps create a spooky atmosphere (perhaps a B/W version would work as well?). However, it is the composition which holds it all together. I like the dramatic light and the frame provided by the tree on the right. Good work!

anil-ahuja (327) 2005-01-21 22:26

Yes, the flaws actually make this picture. The deliberate reduction of noise has left a blurred grain like that on fast B/W film. The sepia tone is also nice. I personally would've removed the straight line at the back (wall) to retain a flowing composition. Good work, nevertheless.

strangiato (10) 2005-01-21 23:11

Despite the ISO setting (something which happens to me too sometimes) it is still a moody, mysterious scene.
Usually I, too, prefer the correct settings but in this case the imperfections contribute to the success of the photo. Or should I say "part of the photo"? Generally I'm not too keen on cropped photos because in my opinion the original shot should be good enough and if it's not, one should try harder next time. But that's me.
By the way, THANKS to the 1600 ISO setting you were able to shoot this one. A more common setting like 100, 200 or 400 would mean 4, 3 or 2 extra stops in either the aperture or exposure. With this lens you can go to f/3.5, which means you need to make the exposure time longer, which is too long to handhold the camera.

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laurenz (249) 2005-01-22 1:49

contrary to all the others, I believe that a less grainy version would look even better.
Looking at the thumbnail instead of the big version, one gets a bit of an impression whta this would be like: the trees would be a bit clearer, the monochromatic picture with the light coming from the side would still have an otherworldly atmosphere and only the person would look blurred. For sure, you would presumably need a tripod to make this work.
Still, a very beautiful picture as it is!

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amirkah (309) 2005-01-22 4:25

I like your work, very beautiful !

Hauke (12) 2005-01-22 13:23

Shivers running down my back. Was there a snap behind? Hell, hurry up.. some safer place...

Great work, Tina. I like it the way it is. The grain underlines the mood in my eyes

cgrindahl (6113) 2005-01-23 13:04

Good questions Tina, though the work I do with folks who are dying suggests they are less important questions than how to live this life well, especially in the face of disappointment and loss we each must experience along the way.

This image is moody and spontaneous. The noise reduction you did adds to the softness, which is very fitting for this subject. I note your portfolio that you enjoy shots very much in the moment. I'd recommend that you check out the work of Isabel Abreu who does wonderful work that is fresh and spontaneous.

Welcome to TE, Tina. There is much to be learned and wonderful folks with whom to do so for anyone interested in investing some time in this site.

jpdeloof (2546) 2005-01-25 3:50

hi tina.
Le titre est bien chosi pour l'ambiance de ce coin qui comme cà donne peur.
Les contrastes sont assez forts et la zone blanch sur la droite un peu trop éclairée.
Idée très bonne à poursuivre et à amèliorer.
jp

hi tina.
The title is excellent for the environment of this wood which gives fear. Contrasts are rather strong and the white zone is a little too enlightened. Idea very good to continue
jp

I have no point for the moment but toumorrow yes

krpa (95) 2005-01-28 17:56

Very spooky ... looks like a Twilight Zone scene :)

One thing that spoils the mood little bit ... square sign or something, in the lower left corner, maybe you could stamp it a little bit :)

amitai (879) 2005-01-30 6:05

For someone who just got into photography, it seems like you got it right from the beginning. You mastered the most important element in photography, the light, right from the start, and that shows a lot of talent.
As for this picture, well, I'd crop more of the light source, but the blurred figure adds to the dreamy winter feel of the picture and I like it a lot. Keep photographing and keep posting for us to see.

Ger (0) 2005-01-30 15:58

Like a cover from a murder mistery novel - or a tale of alien abductions - real spooky!! The graininess adds to the whole effect, and even though the bright diagonal obviously takes from the shot (in my opinion), it's still a marvellously atmospheric photo - nice one Tina

ngythanh (8458) 2005-02-07 6:03

I enjoy viewing this picture, and wonder how did you obtain the dark area on top?

Of course your workshop with the roof cloned out much better.

Thank you, Tina.

mumek (20226) 2005-02-07 6:04

Tina!
I love your composition. Excellent light and atmosphere.Very well done
best regards
ziggy

Hanssie (11022) 2005-02-10 16:23

That's difficult....
Which one is better ?
The one with the house...what's there ?
It's mysterious, it's even scary and that's what's making the picture, I think, so....with the house then.
You've created a very good mood also with the person and I love your first three sentences of your note !

quino (693) 2005-02-11 14:31

Absolutely amazing... Well done, and good note.

Reine (93) 2005-04-05 9:48

A very moodful setting! The grain and blur makes me think of an X-Files episode. The big tree in the right part effectively emphasizes the mood. It could easily replace the cover for the movie Village.

Arusem (47) 2005-06-14 23:56

Spooky Tina... I like it.

Dis_Account (0) 2005-09-24 22:37

Tina, This is a very interesting and creative shot! I like the eerie feel. Reminds me of the Blair Witch Project for some reason!!!

thanks

...tim

venslens (448) 2007-09-21 22:24

I thin you really need to work really hard to beat his one of yours!!!! was there a scary looking castle or villa behind the scenes ? :-) some times minor mistakes would add great value to a picture.And this is one of the kind.Great work.