On Patrol

[Addies Granddaddy]

Taken at the Korean War Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
I've tried to get this one right, but I'm not really sure if it works ok. I think the composition is there, and the framing too, but is everything else ok?
John

[Lori11]

This is such an awesome work of art. The photo is beautiful, color seems good, I would love to see this bigger! Good job

[Shooter Tiff]

To me the composition is perfect and I love the bird. My only thought is that it is maybe a little dark and could be a little sharper.

[Greg McCary]

I think you should clone a few distractions, the people, bird and maybe the chain and post. I think everything else works.

[Addies Granddaddy]

Dang! I never even saw that bird! Nice catch everyone.

[Addies Granddaddy]

Ok, I played some, cloned out the fence, the bird, and the people. Lightened the image somewhat and tried to sharpen it some.

[Greg McCary]

Looking better. Take out the car too and you are there. Nice edit...

[jkriminger]

good shot..I had to search for the car

[Frog]

I didn't know it was a bird but glad its gone in the second one.
I like it a lot.

[Addies Granddaddy]

Greg's got those eagle eyes.......LOL.

[Tony Figueira]

O.k. thanks for allowing me to edit this wonderful picture.

Here's my idea:


Here's what I've done

1- I've used remove color tool to transform it into a B&W

2- I've used the dodge tool in photoshop in the top half of the picture to bring out a bit of brightness to the trees.

3- I've used the burn tool in photoshop to darken the statues of the soldiers and give a bit more detail.

4- I've added noise with photoshop.

That's pretty much it, try it yourself using your own taste, if you like it.

All the best

Tony

[Addies Granddaddy]

Nice job, Tony. It does add sort of a 60's magazine flavor.
John

[Shooter Tiff]

I prefer the new color version

[Old Timer]

John I really like the second version with the bird and people gone. I perfer the color version because of the richness of the greens and the way the the dark background makes the figures come alive. Very nice job.

[Addies Granddaddy]

Thanks Shooter and Larry. I appreciate the kind words.