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Douro River Scene - Portugal · **1 Like**

This is a photo I took from the train window as we were traveling by the Douro River. I really like it in B&W.

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sealonsf · 01-15-2014, 08:13 PM

Here's another of what my husband will say is one of my "artsy" shots. I tried to bring out the reflections of the train I was in... does that work? Love/hate? Indifferent?

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**dms** · 01-15-2014, 08:15 PM

Shame, if the detail is there printed large it must be something. BTW is that a person left of the building?

sealonsf · 01-15-2014, 09:43 PM

Originally posted by dms

Shame, if the detail is there printed large it must be something. BTW is that a person left of the building?

I don't think there's a person - just fence. Thanks for commenting.

**Sailor** · 01-15-2014, 10:37 PM

I dig the first one - what a cool composition and perfect in B&W.

Jer

**dms** · 01-15-2014, 10:49 PM

I hope you don't mind--although sharpening is not a cure all for soft images--the second image w/ the reflection of the train window/door (?) is very soft due (presumably) to the window and motion blur--and I think it needs sharpening. Which I did here. BTW I did not try "motion blur" in the photoshop's smart sharpen filter, and it might do better.

london.paul1 · 01-16-2014, 06:27 AM

I really like the first one as well! Really well composed, especially considering it was shot on a moving train!!

sealonsf · 01-16-2014, 09:18 AM

Originally posted by dms

I hope you don't mind--although sharpening is not a cure all for soft images--the second image w/ the reflection of the train window/door (?) is very soft due (presumably) to the window and motion blur--and I think it needs sharpening. Which I did here. BTW I did not try "motion blur" in the photoshop's smart sharpen filter, and it might do better.

Don't mind at all and I think it does seem to help that image.

Thanks, everyone. I like the first photo too.

**Kerrowdown** · 01-16-2014, 03:19 PM

Originally posted by sealonsf

does that work?

Works for me, but then I bias cos I love a good reflection.

Many of my "Spot the Kerrowdowns" work on the reflection premise.

daacon · 01-16-2014, 03:49 PM

I do like the first one - second one for me not so much but it's all subjective :-)

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01-15-2014, 08:13 PM	#2
sealonsf Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Francisco Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,729 Original Poster	Here's another of what my husband will say is one of my "artsy" shots. I tried to bring out the reflections of the train I was in... does that work? Love/hate? Indifferent? [IMG][/IMG]

01-15-2014, 10:49 PM	#6
dms Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New York, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,192	I hope you don't mind--although sharpening is not a cure all for soft images--the second image w/ the reflection of the train window/door (?) is very soft due (presumably) to the window and motion blur--and I think it needs sharpening. Which I did here. BTW I did not try "motion blur" in the photoshop's smart sharpen filter, and it might do better. Attached Images

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01-15-2014, 08:15 PM	#3
dms Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New York, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,192	Shame, if the detail is there printed large it must be something. BTW is that a person left of the building?

01-15-2014, 09:43 PM	#4
sealonsf Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Francisco Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,729 Original Poster	Originally posted by dms Shame, if the detail is there printed large it must be something. BTW is that a person left of the building? I don't think there's a person - just fence. Thanks for commenting.

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	I dig the first one - what a cool composition and perfect in B&W. Jer

01-16-2014, 06:27 AM	#7
london.paul1 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lexington, KY Photos: Albums Posts: 287	I really like the first one as well! Really well composed, especially considering it was shot on a moving train!!

01-16-2014, 09:18 AM	#8
sealonsf Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Francisco Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,729 Original Poster	Originally posted by dms I hope you don't mind--although sharpening is not a cure all for soft images--the second image w/ the reflection of the train window/door (?) is very soft due (presumably) to the window and motion blur--and I think it needs sharpening. Which I did here. BTW I did not try "motion blur" in the photoshop's smart sharpen filter, and it might do better. Don't mind at all and I think it does seem to help that image. Thanks, everyone. I like the first photo too.

01-16-2014, 03:19 PM	#9
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by sealonsf does that work? Works for me, but then I bias cos I love a good reflection. Many of my "Spot the Kerrowdowns" work on the reflection premise.

01-16-2014, 03:49 PM	#10
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	I do like the first one - second one for me not so much but it's all subjective :-)

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