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Texture · 06:05 AM

I found the texture quite appealing. An ordinary snapshot. But the recent refurbishment of the building bring out the original colour of the older period.

davef · 08-08-2008, 06:41 AM

Is that marble on the building? Whatever it is, I agree that it has taken on a lovely patina over the years. Dave

JMR · 08-08-2008, 06:46 AM

I really like the shot and undulating earthy colours. Is it my eyes (use glasses now) or is this photo a little soft?

JMR

daacon · 08-08-2008, 07:29 AM

Nice shot James you can indeed see the subtle colors coming out. I agree though about the softness - could be the downsizing.

**rparmar** · 08-08-2008, 08:28 AM

Very intriguing texture... I agree!

nupentaxian · 08-08-2008, 08:55 AM

that color/texture of that building material is quite amazing.

**Ash** · 08-08-2008, 12:21 PM

Cool James.
Colours are bold in this scene.
And you got there before too much bird poop accumulated on the sculpture...

Damn Brit · 08-08-2008, 12:25 PM

Those are beautiful colors, almost like tortoiseshell.

roentarre · 08-08-2008, 10:38 PM

Originally posted by davef

Is that marble on the building? Whatever it is, I agree that it has taken on a lovely patina over the years. Dave

Just some slate not marble. Otherwise it would not be left standing there like that for so long

Originally posted by JMR

I really like the shot and undulating earthy colours. Is it my eyes (use glasses now) or is this photo a little soft?

JMR

That is the look typical from Fa* 80-200 where it does backfocuses. But in this shot where the aperture is f8, this is the kind of look from old * series lenses. That kind of undulating uneven look to a surface where some might call 3D. A different kind of 3D effect.

Originally posted by daacon

Nice shot James you can indeed see the subtle colors coming out. I agree though about the softness - could be the downsizing.

In fact, it is not soft when a close crop is made. Overall, it seems dreamy soft. So this is the only reason why I am still keeping this zoom.

Something different.

roentarre · 08-08-2008, 10:41 PM

Originally posted by rparmar

Very intriguing texture... I agree!

Sometimes accurate colour balance and rendition are not necessarily good things for photography. This is why pentax gear can be a fun tool to use under ordinary circumstance.

Originally posted by nupentaxian

that color/texture of that building material is quite amazing.

Millions walk underneath the building each day. Sometimes it takes a bit of effort to notice the building itself.

Originally posted by Ash

Cool James.
Colours are bold in this scene.
And you got there before too much bird poop accumulated on the sculpture...

All the erosion from pigeon poos can be so damaging. Some old pentax lenses do render high contrast with that kind of special look.

Originally posted by Damn Brit

Those are beautiful colors, almost like tortoiseshell.

You are definitely right about that. In real life, it looks a little dull and plain...

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08-08-2008, 06:41 AM	#2
davef Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 433	Is that marble on the building? Whatever it is, I agree that it has taken on a lovely patina over the years. Dave

08-08-2008, 06:46 AM	#3
JMR Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 3,332	I really like the shot and undulating earthy colours. Is it my eyes (use glasses now) or is this photo a little soft? JMR

08-08-2008, 07:29 AM	#4
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Nice shot James you can indeed see the subtle colors coming out. I agree though about the softness - could be the downsizing.

08-08-2008, 08:28 AM	#5
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	Very intriguing texture... I agree!

08-08-2008, 08:55 AM	#6
nupentaxian Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 290	that color/texture of that building material is quite amazing.

08-08-2008, 12:21 PM	#7
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Cool James. Colours are bold in this scene. And you got there before too much bird poop accumulated on the sculpture...

08-08-2008, 12:25 PM	#8
Damn Brit Guest	Those are beautiful colors, almost like tortoiseshell.

08-08-2008, 10:38 PM	#9
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783 Original Poster	Originally posted by davef Is that marble on the building? Whatever it is, I agree that it has taken on a lovely patina over the years. Dave Just some slate not marble. Otherwise it would not be left standing there like that for so long Originally posted by JMR I really like the shot and undulating earthy colours. Is it my eyes (use glasses now) or is this photo a little soft? JMR That is the look typical from Fa* 80-200 where it does backfocuses. But in this shot where the aperture is f8, this is the kind of look from old * series lenses. That kind of undulating uneven look to a surface where some might call 3D. A different kind of 3D effect. Originally posted by daacon Nice shot James you can indeed see the subtle colors coming out. I agree though about the softness - could be the downsizing. In fact, it is not soft when a close crop is made. Overall, it seems dreamy soft. So this is the only reason why I am still keeping this zoom. Something different.

08-08-2008, 10:41 PM	#10
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783 Original Poster	Originally posted by rparmar Very intriguing texture... I agree! Sometimes accurate colour balance and rendition are not necessarily good things for photography. This is why pentax gear can be a fun tool to use under ordinary circumstance. Originally posted by nupentaxian that color/texture of that building material is quite amazing. Millions walk underneath the building each day. Sometimes it takes a bit of effort to notice the building itself. Originally posted by Ash Cool James. Colours are bold in this scene. And you got there before too much bird poop accumulated on the sculpture... All the erosion from pigeon poos can be so damaging. Some old pentax lenses do render high contrast with that kind of special look. Originally posted by Damn Brit Those are beautiful colors, almost like tortoiseshell. You are definitely right about that. In real life, it looks a little dull and plain...

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