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Dark and Gloomy revisited · 10:05 PM

Thought I would show another shot with the 8mm where careful composition can minimize the 'fisheye' effect. No lens corrections were applied in post, just conversion to black & white and tonal mapping. A little cropping around the edges to remove distracting elements.

slowpez · 03-30-2015, 07:53 AM

Although I liked the first one better; this is also a really nice spooky shot. The PP really adds to the eerieness.

Rickster · 03-30-2015, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by slowpez

Although I liked the first one better; this is also a really nice spooky shot. The PP really adds to the eerieness.

Yes, I prefer the first one for its 'spookiness' with the bare branches 'reaching in' to grab you. This one is more about the versatility of the 8mm Samyang. I never though I could get shots like this out of it before I got to shoot with it, I was under the impression it would always give me 'fishy' results. Go figure.

**Sailor** · 03-31-2015, 09:51 AM

I like 'em both - deliciously moody! I would't walk through that door for anything . . . . . . . . . except maybe for a cold beer.

Jer

bdery · 03-31-2015, 10:14 AM

I cna't help being distracted by the fact that it's *almost" symmetrical, but not quite. The branch at the top left is also a distraction. The rest is excellent.

Rickster · 03-31-2015, 02:15 PM

Originally posted by bdery

I cna't help being distracted by the fact that it's *almost" symmetrical, but not quite. The branch at the top left is also a distraction. The rest is excellent.

The branches on the edges are there on purpose for their 'framing' effect.

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03-30-2015, 07:53 AM	#2
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	Although I liked the first one better; this is also a really nice spooky shot. The PP really adds to the eerieness.

03-30-2015, 02:24 PM	#3
Rickster Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SE Idaho - Rocky Mtns Photos: Gallery Posts: 580 Original Poster	Originally posted by slowpez Although I liked the first one better; this is also a really nice spooky shot. The PP really adds to the eerieness. Yes, I prefer the first one for its 'spookiness' with the bare branches 'reaching in' to grab you. This one is more about the versatility of the 8mm Samyang. I never though I could get shots like this out of it before I got to shoot with it, I was under the impression it would always give me 'fishy' results. Go figure.

03-31-2015, 09:51 AM	#4
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	I like 'em both - deliciously moody! I would't walk through that door for anything . . . . . . . . . except maybe for a cold beer. Jer

03-31-2015, 10:14 AM	#5
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,363	I cna't help being distracted by the fact that it's *almost" symmetrical, but not quite. The branch at the top left is also a distraction. The rest is excellent.

03-31-2015, 02:15 PM	#6
Rickster Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SE Idaho - Rocky Mtns Photos: Gallery Posts: 580 Original Poster	Originally posted by bdery I cna't help being distracted by the fact that it's *almost" symmetrical, but not quite. The branch at the top left is also a distraction. The rest is excellent. The branches on the edges are there on purpose for their 'framing' effect.

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