Pentax Compact Camera Post Processing Contest #21

ChristianRock · 03-25-2014, 09:06 AM - **2 Likes**

I was never really happy with my images until I did this crop...

Edit: I just don't know which one I like best - the color or the B&W version of this picture. Right now, it's the color one

Last edited by ChristianRock; 03-26-2014 at 11:48 AM.

Bart · 03-25-2014, 12:37 PM

Fine results, Christian!

Too bad about the lonely bench, though

ChristianRock · 03-26-2014, 08:15 AM

I guess having the exact same crop is a bit boring... so I deleted the colored version of it on the post above, and the lonely bench makes its way back as my 3rd entry

I just gotta say I'm amazed that I can crop up this much and still have so much detail in the picture. I do have to look into an MX-1 at some point for my pocketable solution. (which I hope it will work well for... I have large pockets lol)

ivoire · 03-27-2014, 10:24 AM - **1 Like**

entry #2 n 3

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Bart · 03-27-2014, 11:48 AM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

I guess having the exact same crop is a bit boring... so I deleted the colored version of it on the post above, and the lonely bench makes its way back as my 3rd entry

I just gotta say I'm amazed that I can crop up this much and still have so much detail in the picture. I do have to look into an MX-1 at some point for my pocketable solution. (which I hope it will work well for... I have large pockets lol)

Indeed ample detail to allow for a drastic crop.

Originally posted by ivoire

entry #2 n 3

Now that is colourful !

ChristianRock · 03-27-2014, 01:56 PM

Love that entry #2, ivoire! Great work bringing out the colors of that bench, especially.

**jmschrei** · 03-27-2014, 07:52 PM

I am really enjoying all these creative interpretations on my shot. Still time for a some more entries before Monday!

Bart · 03-28-2014, 12:39 PM

I really like your 3rd entry, ivoire.
The scene seems to look better in that orientation

Great b&w as well

ivoire · 03-29-2014, 07:32 PM

OK guys, I'm back home and finally recovered from a 10 day respiratory infection. so now that i feel like a human again:

@todd... your first entry is my favorite. The red on bnw effect is a great touch

@shin888.... have to agree with todd on your 2nd entry. Made me think about perception ie how we see things

@Bart... like your 3rd entry of bnw the best. the grain and faded/foggy effect on the distant buildings adds a lot to the image

@ChristianRock... the panoramic effect and colors in your 2nd entry add a new perspective. like this one a lot

Bart · 03-30-2014, 08:38 AM

Thanks, ivoire and glad to see you recovered from the illness.

ivoire · 03-30-2014, 03:51 PM

Thanks Bart. The 2 months in India was great but returning in those flying petri dishes for 18hrs leaves something to be desired.

**jmschrei** · 03-31-2014, 08:27 PM

I enjoyed the varied takes on my image. The first thing I noticed is that no one removed the bird droppings from the bench but that was the first thing I did when I processed this file. Not sure what that says about me.

This month's winners are:
Third place: Bart - Your B&W is cool but I like this dreamy view best.

Second place: Todd - A classic take on the Peace Bridge with a little something extra!

And the first prize (and the honour of hosting next month) goes to: ChristianRock - The crop is very effective as is the very punchy, cartoon style.

Congrats to everyone, especially to ChristianRock who also won me over tonight with his entry in the Project 52 challenge over in the Weekly Challenge section of the forum!

ChristianRock · 03-31-2014, 08:45 PM

Thank you very much! That was a lot of fun. So many great, creative entries, so I'm of course very honored!

I'll get a new thread started tomorrow, probably at my lunch break.

**todd** · 03-31-2014, 09:38 PM

congrats CR! (although 2nd place is my favorite... lol) thanks for hosting Joe and see y'all next month!

ivoire · 04-01-2014, 04:50 AM

Congrats to ChristianR on the win and all that participated.

03-29-2014, 07:32 PM	#24
ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381	OK guys, I'm back home and finally recovered from a 10 day respiratory infection. so now that i feel like a human again: @todd... your first entry is my favorite. The red on bnw effect is a great touch @shin888.... have to agree with todd on your 2nd entry. Made me think about perception ie how we see things @Bart... like your 3rd entry of bnw the best. the grain and faded/foggy effect on the distant buildings adds a lot to the image @ChristianRock... the panoramic effect and colors in your 2nd entry add a new perspective. like this one a lot Last edited by ivoire; 03-29-2014 at 07:54 PM.

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03-25-2014, 09:06 AM - 2 Likes	#16
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	I was never really happy with my images until I did this crop... Edit: I just don't know which one I like best - the color or the B&W version of this picture. Right now, it's the color one Last edited by ChristianRock; 03-26-2014 at 11:48 AM.

03-25-2014, 12:37 PM	#17
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	Fine results, Christian! Too bad about the lonely bench, though

03-26-2014, 08:15 AM	#18
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	I guess having the exact same crop is a bit boring... so I deleted the colored version of it on the post above, and the lonely bench makes its way back as my 3rd entry I just gotta say I'm amazed that I can crop up this much and still have so much detail in the picture. I do have to look into an MX-1 at some point for my pocketable solution. (which I hope it will work well for... I have large pockets lol)

03-27-2014, 11:48 AM	#20
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	Originally posted by ChristianRock I guess having the exact same crop is a bit boring... so I deleted the colored version of it on the post above, and the lonely bench makes its way back as my 3rd entry I just gotta say I'm amazed that I can crop up this much and still have so much detail in the picture. I do have to look into an MX-1 at some point for my pocketable solution. (which I hope it will work well for... I have large pockets lol) Indeed ample detail to allow for a drastic crop. Originally posted by ivoire entry #2 n 3 Now that is colourful !

03-27-2014, 01:56 PM	#21
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Love that entry #2, ivoire! Great work bringing out the colors of that bench, especially.

03-27-2014, 07:52 PM	#22
jmschrei Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Calgary, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,884 Original Poster	I am really enjoying all these creative interpretations on my shot. Still time for a some more entries before Monday!

03-28-2014, 12:39 PM	#23
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	I really like your 3rd entry, ivoire. The scene seems to look better in that orientation Great b&w as well

03-30-2014, 08:38 AM	#25
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	Thanks, ivoire and glad to see you recovered from the illness.

03-30-2014, 03:51 PM	#26
ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381	Thanks Bart. The 2 months in India was great but returning in those flying petri dishes for 18hrs leaves something to be desired.

03-31-2014, 08:27 PM	#27
jmschrei Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Calgary, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,884 Original Poster	I enjoyed the varied takes on my image. The first thing I noticed is that no one removed the bird droppings from the bench but that was the first thing I did when I processed this file. Not sure what that says about me. This month's winners are: Third place: Bart - Your B&W is cool but I like this dreamy view best. Second place: Todd - A classic take on the Peace Bridge with a little something extra! And the first prize (and the honour of hosting next month) goes to: ChristianRock - The crop is very effective as is the very punchy, cartoon style. Congrats to everyone, especially to ChristianRock who also won me over tonight with his entry in the Project 52 challenge over in the Weekly Challenge section of the forum!

03-31-2014, 08:45 PM	#28
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Thank you very much! That was a lot of fun. So many great, creative entries, so I'm of course very honored! I'll get a new thread started tomorrow, probably at my lunch break.

03-31-2014, 09:38 PM	#29
todd Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,799	congrats CR! (although 2nd place is my favorite... lol) thanks for hosting Joe and see y'all next month!

04-01-2014, 04:50 AM	#30
ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381	Congrats to ChristianR on the win and all that participated.