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    Pillbox View

    Another from a recent session along the Thames.
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    Re: Pillbox View

    Great perspective Tom. I think you could crop a little off of the right. There is a area in the lower portion that is out of focus. Wonderful subject as always, you have a good eye.
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    Re: Pillbox View

    I like the panorama feel that's created by the cement bunker. Good lighting inside and out.

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    Re: Pillbox View

    This is very good, Tom. I like the electric vibe outside. I had found a pillbox like this at a fort not too far from me but it did not have any kind of view as you do in this one. The one I discovered also had graffitti all over the inside, along with beer bottles and various smells . . .
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    Re: Pillbox View

    I like the pillbox as a framing element and you caught it at a very good time for the outside image.

    If I were to change anything it would be to have more pillbox at the bottom of the frame.

    Nice.
    No, I DON'T need that.

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    Re: Pillbox View

    Greg; Yes there is a little out of focus there ok. The camera was very close. To be honest I am reluctant to crop it as I really feel that every bit of width is needed on this for it to work.
    Jim; Post processing was very helpful in finding some balance with bright outside and and dark insides.
    Gary; Infact this one was well "painted" inside. A bit of a struggle to get in. Some beer bottles but thankfully no smells; a lot better than I was anticipating.
    MB; I see what you mean MB but what I really wanted to convey in this shot was as much of the view as possible that the men with guns may have had.
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