Forum: Photography


Subject: Not taking my hometown for granted.

mysnapz opened this issue on Jun 21, 2002 ยท 17 posts


mysnapz posted Fri, 21 June 2002 at 3:01 PM

looking out over the town from up a church tower, 240 odd steps with all my gear it was a good climb. :O)

Those who do not want to imitate anything, produce nothing. Salvador Dali


mysnapz posted Fri, 21 June 2002 at 3:09 PM

found this little critter on the way up :O)

Those who do not want to imitate anything, produce nothing. Salvador Dali


mysnapz posted Fri, 21 June 2002 at 3:11 PM

This sad character was at the top. :O)

Those who do not want to imitate anything, produce nothing. Salvador Dali


L8RDAZE posted Fri, 21 June 2002 at 3:23 PM

Wow!!!!! some great shot there! The 3rd one look like its cryin'! You definitely captured the "feel" of your town with these...really has some character! L8r!






bevchiron posted Fri, 21 June 2002 at 4:20 PM

Great shots, it is Oxford, isn't it? I used to go there a lot at one time. Love your texture in the second one, nice touch. I've always liked the soft colours of that stone. Think the last one must be scared of heights!!

elusive.chaos

"You need chaos in your soul to give birth to a dancing star...." (Nietzsche)


Michelle A. posted Fri, 21 June 2002 at 4:43 PM

Beautiful!

I am, therefore I create.......
--- michelleamarante.com


peterke posted Fri, 21 June 2002 at 6:36 PM

Ah, you can't go wrong with Oxford... I used to climb the tower of St-Mary's quite often. Astonishing views. Nice classic pic of the camera (#1); I really love the gargoyles ... You captured the whole atmosphere there.


azy posted Fri, 21 June 2002 at 6:43 PM

Great photos!!

Eggiwegs! I would like... to smash them!


doruksal posted Sat, 22 June 2002 at 12:16 AM

I agree with everyone who commented: these are beautiful shots, esp. for the ones picturing the gargoyles..! Their graininess, textures, very beautiful and rather pastel colors are so effective...


firestorm posted Sat, 22 June 2002 at 3:10 AM

nice pics here...like 2 alot...has a kinetic energr kinda feel to it.. and 3 but not sure why!!! lol

Pictures appear to me, I shoot them.   Elliot Erwitt


mysnapz posted Sat, 22 June 2002 at 3:24 AM

Thanks folks, BevIt is Oxford and believe it or not I have lived here all my life and never really photographed the place. Peterke I have never been up St-Marys tower before, as I commented to Niko, its strange how you take you surroundings for granted. L8rdzecrying is just how I saw it with expression and the black weathering Doruksal Glad you liked the post work I like to try and add that little bit extra to my work. The best are still in my camera, I hope. :O)

Those who do not want to imitate anything, produce nothing. Salvador Dali


starshuffler posted Sun, 23 June 2002 at 1:40 AM

Like what everyone said-- great pics. And the gargoyle is my fave too :-)


Antoonio posted Mon, 24 June 2002 at 6:26 AM

Huuah, damn nice shots. I luuuuv that firs one, definedly worth of climbing. Is there any postwork done in first one? .n


Artax posted Mon, 24 June 2002 at 10:15 AM

great pics... i love the second and the third one... maybe with a different light or in B/W the shots could be even better.


randyrives posted Mon, 24 June 2002 at 12:03 PM

Great shots. I love the first one.


mysnapz posted Mon, 24 June 2002 at 3:01 PM

Attached Link: http://mysnapz.users.btopenworld.com/

Thanks again folks, Niko mate, There is a bit of post work on the first image if you want to know the details I have started a tutorial page on my web site or you will be able to find it in the Learning Centre soon. This picture only uses the outline and paint layers. Artax like the B&W idea, I still struggle producing digital B&W prints being a old dip and dunk worker it kind of feels like cheating. :O)

Those who do not want to imitate anything, produce nothing. Salvador Dali


Antoonio posted Tue, 25 June 2002 at 12:41 AM

...thanks for the link Snapzie, neat pages and hella cool pics you got there. GUYS, if you haven't visited that page yet, do so, now. .n