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Thread: Salado Texas

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    Salado Texas

    I took this during the Highland Games held at Salado - who would of thought of such a thing in Texas. Comments welcome.
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    Last edited by Aaron; 01-30-2005 at 12:30 AM.
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    Re: Salado Texas

    Aaron,

    Great composition and colors coming through on this pic. From the grey of the building to the green of the foliage to the colors of the fruits. The only thing I notice on this pic is it seems, atleast on my system, a tad blurry.

    Hopefully my eyes haven't lost it,
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    Re: Salado Texas

    Yes it looks a bit blurry to me as well,unfortunately this seems to be a result of compressing for posting for some reason, the original is qute a bit sharper.
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    Re: Salado Texas

    Quote Originally Posted by Aaron
    Yes it looks a bit blurry to me as well,unfortunately this seems to be a result of compressing for posting for some reason, the original is qute a bit sharper.
    No worries, I bet the full size version is very nice.

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    Re: Salado Texas

    Looks like a goldmine for closeups.
    Nice comp.
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    Re: Salado Texas

    It is a great place, you can spend a week there easily and not wear out all the subjects. I re-did the upload,perhaps it is a bit better
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    Re: Salado Texas

    Quote Originally Posted by Aaron
    It is a great place, you can spend a week there easily and not wear out all the subjects. I re-did the upload,perhaps it is a bit better
    MUCH cripser shot!

    Ignore my first post ,

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    Re: Salado Texas

    I reworked the "resize" in PS instead of another program, it made considerable difference.
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    Re: Salado Texas

    Quote Originally Posted by Aaron
    I reworked the "resize" in PS instead of another program, it made considerable difference.
    Thought it needed a boost.
    Hope you don't mind.
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    Re: Salado Texas

    I don't mind at all, I had not done much to it other than cropping and resizing, your "boost" looks great -- thanks!
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    Re: Salado Texas

    What a lovely place to photograph.

    I like this a lot and my only minor critique would be that the bottom pumpkin seems to have been cropped and it would have been nice to draw back a little same for the light fitting at the front of the picture
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    Re: Salado Texas

    A lovely scene and a very nice photo.
    Huge potential all round here. That window is very inviting indeed. But everywhere you look there are subjects within subjects.
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    Re: Salado Texas

    Thanks all for the constructive comments and compliments, I really appreciate them all --- Roger I see what you mean on your commen, however that is the bottom of the frame - good point in relation to the lighting.
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    Re: Salado Texas

    Nice shot Aaron. The comp is very good. Gives me the feel of Pilgrams and carving a turkey. Looks like a great place to visit.

    Dudley

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    Re: Salado Texas

    Nice subtle colors and textures. Lighting nice and soft and good frame up. there is alot going on here but it all works to create and good feel.
    please do not edit and repost my photos


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