[02/07] Converging Lanes - bit-tech.net Forums

trigger · 20th Feb 2007, 18:30

So this is my first entry for the month, Converging Lanes, I may enter another later in the month, as I'm not entirely happy with how this came out, but I can't find any other good spots with lanes which converg

As always constructive criticism/comments welcome.

Hiren · 20th Feb 2007, 18:39

Woa, that's really cool. Well done.

yodasarmpit · 20th Feb 2007, 19:34

I love it.

Hwulex · 20th Feb 2007, 23:31

Very nice composition and good application of the theme. The lines leading the eye in to the image are great.

However, for f/16 it looks rather soft / OOF. The multi (14!?) point stars give an impression of crispness but actually looking at the detail, like the chevrons and traffic lights, tells a different story.

Also a slight shame that the fore-most traffic-light isn't grounded, but a minor gripe. Technicalities aside; loving it.

trigger · 21st Feb 2007, 20:45

Thanks guys

This was actually my first attempt at using RAW as well - I think I'm converted (if you excuse the pun!). As for the softness, Hwulex - I know what you mean, though I'm not 100% sure what caused it. My tripod (Manfrotto 714SHB) isn't exactly very sturdy, and it was a bit windy that night, so that probably didn't help. Also this is a crop from the original.

BioSniper · 21st Feb 2007, 22:42

As for the softness just had a play in PS and around a 200% unsharp mask fixes it

It's a nice (in actual fact VERY similar to one I was thinking about doing for this month) idea but I feel the shot is lacking slightly. (but that's just me, don't take it personally

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Hwulex · 22nd Feb 2007, 09:02

Looking at the whole shot on your Flickr, I suddenly thought to myself 'hang on, that looks just like Guildford'. Then I saw the Geolocation and read the road signs.

20th Feb 2007, 18:30	#1
trigger Procrastinator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hants, UK Posts: 1,023	[02/07] Converging Lanes So this is my first entry for the month, Converging Lanes, I may enter another later in the month, as I'm not entirely happy with how this came out, but I can't find any other good spots with lanes which converg As always constructive criticism/comments welcome. __________________ They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin flickr

20th Feb 2007, 18:39	#2
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20th Feb 2007, 19:34	#3
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20th Feb 2007, 23:31	#4
Hwulex Freerider Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Camberley-ish, UK FR: Progressive Posts: 3,995	Very nice composition and good application of the theme. The lines leading the eye in to the image are great. However, for f/16 it looks rather soft / OOF. The multi (14!?) point stars give an impression of crispness but actually looking at the detail, like the chevrons and traffic lights, tells a different story. Also a slight shame that the fore-most traffic-light isn't grounded, but a minor gripe. Technicalities aside; loving it. __________________ Clickr my Flickr

21st Feb 2007, 20:45	#5
trigger Procrastinator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hants, UK Posts: 1,023	Thanks guys This was actually my first attempt at using RAW as well - I think I'm converted (if you excuse the pun!). As for the softness, Hwulex - I know what you mean, though I'm not 100% sure what caused it. My tripod (Manfrotto 714SHB) isn't exactly very sturdy, and it was a bit windy that night, so that probably didn't help. Also this is a crop from the original. __________________ They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin flickr

21st Feb 2007, 22:42	#6
BioSniper I Mod, Therefore I Own Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Somewhere in the south Posts: 3,460	As for the softness just had a play in PS and around a 200% unsharp mask fixes it It's a nice (in actual fact VERY similar to one I was thinking about doing for this month) idea but I feel the shot is lacking slightly. (but that's just me, don't take it personally ) __________________ My Flickr :: Bit-tech Flickr Wii: 1792 1527 2926 7945 :: Xbox Live: BioSnipr :: PSN: Biosnipr

22nd Feb 2007, 09:02	#7
Hwulex Freerider Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Camberley-ish, UK FR: Progressive Posts: 3,995	Looking at the whole shot on your Flickr, I suddenly thought to myself 'hang on, that looks just like Guildford'. Then I saw the Geolocation and read the road signs. __________________ Clickr my Flickr