Any reason for cutting off the tops of the spires? Not 100% convinced about the White Balance, but I have not seen the building in the flesh. Looks more the colour of concrete than stone as it stands. If this was shot as a RAW Frame then you might look at "warming" it up a fraction. As a file for B&W conversion this is not as important. Obviously if you shoot JPEG's then you are a bit stuck. Stephen
Nice composition and sharpness to this image. Might make a great B&W conversion as well. Printed large, this would be impressive. I personally would use the Clone Tool in Photoshop to remove tiny bit of spire showing 1/4 way down the frame on the left hand side. This might spoil the print. Stephen
The amount of detail in this picture is just amazing. And this was taken with a portrait lens. For us pixel peepers, this is a good example of what Zeiss can deliver in terms of sharpness and contrast.
The detail in this picture is impressive. Thanks for posting. As far as the Church goes, they sure don't make them like that anymore. To think they have been around for so long and they probably did not have to go through all building permits and red tape of today.
That is a great camera combo. I use to have the A900 and ended up with the 850. The 24-70 is an awesome lens not to mention the entire alpha / zeiss combo just rocks. although, my favorite is the 135mm f1.8
This is my first post here, I just received my sony Zeiss 24-70 f2.8, it works very well on my a900, and absolutely keeps up with 24 megapixels. My copy has issues at 70mm and only sharpens up around f4-5.6, probably needs some calibration...Nevertheless, it doesn't inhibit creativity.
Light was provided by a light table that he was working on.
"Redevelopment on the Site of the Old Bristol Docks, City of Bristol, Avon, England"
Three RAW frames converted with DxO software and Tone Mapped with Photomatix Pro 3.2 software. Zeiss Distagon T 21mm f/2.8 ZE.
I use Photoshop CS4 to process all my photos.
I have many techniques for turning a photo into b&w, but for this one I used a very simple one: I started with a basic channel mixer b&w conversion and I dodged and burned all the details. Sometimes I abuse these tools (dodge and burn) and I think these are by far my favorites in Photoshop.
"Through an Open Door"
Shot in Lacock Village, Wiltshire, England. Canon EOS 5D Mk.II with Zeiss Distagon T 21mm f/2.8 ZE lens. RAW conversions and Keystoning with DxO Optics Pro 6 ELITE and Tone Mapping with Photomatix Pro Vs. 3.2 software.
Taken with a Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 520 produced in 1934.
Constanta Casino (built 1912), Romania.
Lens: Novar 3.5/7 cm
Film: BW Ilford ISO 50 / 120 film format
Taken with a Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 520 produced in 1934.
The citadel was built in the XIIIth century and is located in Dobrogea, Romania.
Lens: Novar 3.5/7 cm
Film: BW Ilford ISO 50 / 120 film format
