Landscape – Page 9

Country scene

Sep 7, 2014Dec 23, 2015 Dave Wares

A bit of a departure from my usual style.

Having looked at the image (below) edited in my usual style, I decided that there was something about it that I thought might lend itself to having a more painterly look. To me, the scene had a kind of Constable look to it and keeping this in mind I decided to apply a cross processed film look, thinking that the colour shift would help to remove some of the reality. Additionally, I thought that by using one of my old photos of an old cobweb covered window I could, perhaps, emulate the look and feel of textured paper ( see bottom image). It did mean having to go into Photoshop however, something I’ve not used in quite some time, so a quick refresher was needed. I’ve created pictures before using textures but it’s not something I do very often. Also, I have a personal rule of only using my own work for creating the texture, rather than using one of the many texture packs available on the web.

I’ve used this particular window shot a few times before but I always change it slightly to make it less obvious. This time I added it twice, with one being flipped horizontally.

I’m quite pleased with the result, I hope you like it too.

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High Life

Aug 25, 2014Dec 23, 2015 Dave Wares

Processed in Topaz B&W Effects and Lightroom 5.

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View from Dinefwr

Aug 13, 2014Dec 23, 2015 Dave Wares

A wonderful view of the Welsh countryside taken on an unexpected trip to Dinefwr castle. Unexpected because we had stopped to visit friends who recently moved to a town nearby and suggested we visit the grounds for the afternoon. Dinefwr park and castle is situated near the town of Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales. The picture here was taken standing at the top of one of the towers looking across the park toward Newton house (top left). The wind was blowing a gale and keeping the camera steady was a real struggle, however due to the time of day the shutter speed was easily fast enough to eliminate any chance of camera shake. I took a series of shots but had to wait a short while before the clouds moved into the right place for the sun to light up the house.

Fuji X10, 3 exposures bracketed +/-1EV. Processed in Photomatix and Lightroom 5.

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A temporary garden

Jun 8, 2014Dec 23, 2015 Dave Wares

A beautiful but short lived plant so get out now to photograph them.

Processed in Lightroom 5.3

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Just another cliche

Apr 8, 2014Dec 23, 2015 Dave Wares

One of the domes at the De La Warr Pavillion, Bexhill.

For those who are unfamiliar, this is one the most recognised buildings along England’s south east coast and as such it has become one of the most photographed as well. I’ve heard many a groan at camera clubs as yet another shot of this place is projected onto the screen. Familiarity breeds contempt as the saying goes but love it or hate it, it is still a very photogenic landmark. However, due to its’ popularity with photographers it is becoming more and more difficult to find new angles to shoot it from. The shot I’ve put up today is a very popular composition and for good reason, the design of the structures just lend themselves naturally to the rule of thirds and all that good stuff.

If you happen to be walking past on a day with great light and shadow, I bet you’d find it hard to resist taking a shot or two.

This shot may be a cliche, but I don’t care.

You can read some history about the De La Warr here.

Processed in Lightroom 5.3 only for a change.

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As the sea laps at my feet

Mar 22, 2014Dec 23, 2015 Dave Wares

Another glorious start to the day along the Sussex coast. Bexhill beach.

Filters used: ND4 Grad

Processed in Lightroom 5.3