Hollywood Cemetery

[Tuna]

Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Va.

Not sure what to think of this one... All comments and critique appreciated.

Tuna

[opus]

!!!!! YAAAAY !!!!! Tuna is back!!!!!!!


:::::dancing:::::

I've missed you, my photography idol!

(well, I do seriously admire your work.)

[Tuna]

!!!!! YAAAAY !!!!! Tuna is back!!!!!!!


:::::dancing:::::

I've missed you, my photography idol!

(well, I do seriously admire your work.)

Kelly - now you have me blushing...

Thank you for the too-kind words. I haven't been "gone" that long - but it's always nice to be back here!

Tuna

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I really was thinking about where you had gone lately, and was about to post a "Where's Tuna?" thread.

I am a big fan of your work and really look forward to seeing what you'll be showing us next. Even if I don't always comment, I'm appreciating it.

[gahspidy]

I like the subject, the framing and the b&w but whats bothers me about this one is the obvious harsh sunlighthitting the scene, especially on the leaves. The sky being blown out does not bother me too much because I like the top of the cross in that neagative space , but the harsh light is very apparent in the leaves

[opus]

I like the exposure and the contrast, but I think the trees on both edges bother me. They sorta clutter the composition and take focus away from the two main objects.

[Tuna]

Thanks for the comments, guys.

Kelly - there were even more trees and shrubs intruding from the sides that I have already cloned out. Maybe removing more of the tops would help at the sides.

Gary - I agree about the blown-out highlights of the ground caused by my exposing for the shadows. I considered burning in the leaves but didn't want to lessen the effect of the shadow contrast.

Tha other thing that bothers me about the image is the near half-and-half composition. If I only had another gravestone or something in the front-right to balance everything...

Tuna