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Uploaded: 09/04/10 3:19 AM GMT
Underneath the arches
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Raglan Castle, view from the kitchens. This has a sprinkling of HDR and a seasoning of Neatimage.

I was working to maximize the contrasts, to bring out the patterns of the stone. So much nicer in B&W, don't you think?

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::0930_23
09/04/10 3:27 AM GMT
The B/W does look good. I'm not sure the ruins would hold up under color. Your editing did what you wanted John. Makes me think of the Alamo for some reason.

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Cameras are like people--sometimes they lose focus.
.Joanie
09/04/10 3:29 AM GMT
The B&W is great and the textures really stand out John! Excellent shot all the way around!!!
Joanie
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::billyoneshot
09/04/10 4:00 AM GMT
The b&w just brings out more of the details from the hdr. Great composition.
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Billy
::Flmngseabass
09/04/10 6:15 AM GMT
B & W, Works here!!! Awesome picture John!
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.Eubeen
09/04/10 6:30 AM GMT
Good work with the B/W presentation. Wonderful contrasts and textures in the stonework. Great looking photo.
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::Hottrockin
09/04/10 9:11 AM GMT
Nice perspective and cool old structure!!
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Why do the pictures come out square when the lens is round??
.elektronist
09/04/10 10:06 AM GMT
Beautiful composition and B&W work.

Tanju
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.gonedigital
09/04/10 10:59 AM GMT
Your narrative sounds like a cooking recipe, & the results are delicious. (o:
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.avedeloff
09/04/10 12:15 AM GMT
A great perspective on this. B&W really does the trick. Nice jb.
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"Hurry to meet Death before your place is taken."
::Jimbobedsel
09/04/10 12:52 AM GMT
A standout Black and white.
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ARF ARF
.Catharina1
09/04/10 1:06 PM GMT
<So much nicer in B&W, don't you think?>.. oh yes John! Great work.. cheers : )! Mich
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.Gabbels
09/04/10 1:38 PM GMT
Looks absolutely great in B&W!!
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.koca
09/04/10 5:01 PM GMT
Beautiful B/W, I like it very much.
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.Tedi
09/04/10 5:19 PM GMT
Old and interesting, I like that is black and white.
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.catweasel
09/04/10 5:25 PM GMT
Great composition. I like how you've used the arch for natural top framing on this.
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::sharonva
09/04/10 7:02 PM GMT
Like the natural framing of the arch. BW? Yes it brings out the stones more.
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"The lyf so short, the craft so long to lerne, Thassay so hard, so sharp the conquering..." Chaucer
::Inkeri
09/04/10 8:03 PM GMT
Beautiful composition.Fantastic B/W,John.
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::tigger3
09/05/10 11:26 AM GMT
The sprinkles worked out great on this nice Black and White.
Tigs♥ =^..^=

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::allisontaylor
09/05/10 12:07 AM GMT
I agree, I think the contrasts and patterns are enhanced by the b/w treatment. Would love to explore here. Thank you for sharing it.
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.aerheart51
09/21/10 5:04 PM GMT
I do love this in black and white. I just have one question. Are you shooting film or is this digital converted to B/W? I shoot a lot of B/W film but also use a digital camera for other purposes. I really love this textures and contrasts in this one.
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