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A week or so ago I did a post on Monet and his influence on me. With the post I put up the following image from the boardroom at the Manchester Unity Building.
I like the image, but I did it quickly and it wasn’t until afterwards that I realised the blue lines. I didn’t like those and decided that I would have to try and get rid of them. I also felt the lights were too dominant, so I thought if I redid it that I would fix those things.
The reworked has been cropped a little differently as well. The lights are not sticking out as much, and I think that is much better. The blue lines are now white and they stand out less, which is what I had tried to achieve.
I took my time doing this rework, and I think it worked far better because of it. I like how the emphasis is more on the table and the leather chairs around it. You can see the grain in the table more as well.
The rework has given the image a different look and I think it works far better than the first attempt.
The weekend is upon us again and I would like to try and get out to take come photos, but we are in the middle of a heat wave. Seems we are setting new records, if the weather forecasts are correct then we can expect very hot weather until Wednesday next week. I think we are all over it now, looking forward to some cooler days.
The Sleepcoat League said:
I am really enjoying your building interiors. Beautifully shot.
Nia Simone said:
Yes, I see what you did and agree it’s better. Dimming the lights also changed the light quality from warm yellow to a cooler white. The light reflection on the chairs isn’t as dominant either. And the blue lines, I didn’t notice them the first time but yeah, they had to go!
You are a wizard.
Sujay said:
Love the shot. Boardroom’s are usually dull places but this one is pretty awesome!
Diamond Interiors - Melbourne said:
I love your architectural photos, they’re beautiful! And I agree, this weather is atrocious! I miss my cold winters!
Leanne Cole said:
Thank you, and I know what you mean, I am looking forward to the first frost. Please, winter, arrive early.
Tienny said:
Beautiful shots with good explanation.
stebaxter said:
I am also loving the building shots. They somehow seem to make the place seem both warm and cold at the same time … if that makes any sense
tripodtrippin said:
An excellent rework on the image, Leanne. More subtle colouring and clarity. I’m loving your boardroom photos as it reminds me of the first job I had when I left school at 16 (1966). I was a housemaid in a large mansion on a private island in Shetland and the furniture was carved and highly polished and the seats/couches were leather. Very much like these but smaller – the only place like it in Shetland (apart from the Town Hall. LOL!) I love your work and learn so much from you. Thanks again. Anne.
Elizabeth Melton Parsons said:
I actually loved the first shot, but my eyes were automatically drawn to the blue lights and the bright glow on the table. In the second shot it’s all about the chairs and table. And you’re right, it is much better, more interesting and the subtle glow enhances the beauty of the entire room. Very nicely done.
amidstmod said:
Your work is very nice, and i think the rework is well thought out and executed.
natureintheburbs said:
Wonderful. I liked the first one alot, but can see why you worked to modify it in the second one.
Jammie said:
It’s amazing how small things totally change a picture. I liked both of them, but now I think the second one feels more gothic and serious, while the first version seems more modern (and “Blade Runner” keeps flashing into my mind
)
blue4vienna said:
I like what you did with the photo.
Come and pay us a visit in Belgium. This weekend temp is going down again with rain…:-(
Leanne Cole said:
Wouldn’t that be wonderful, I wish it was possible. We have to settle for air conditioning and keeping cool.
thisisnotbangkok said:
terrific rendering
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viveka said:
I’m back! I hope you have missed me *laughing.
Love the room of power – do be honest I have never notice the blue lines neither – and I think the change is much better. You take amazing architectural photos and I think you should go down that road completely – did you check out the link about one of the most famous architectural photographers in the world and of course he are Swedish
Leanne Cole said:
Haha, of course I missed you. Glad you are back.
viveka said:
Thanks … just what needed to read. Have a fantastic weekend now.
Sheila Morris said:
Just had a random thought from this image. Wonder how many women have sat in these chairs in positions of power?
Leanne Cole said:
Very interesting question.
sunmallia said:
Love how you reworked this it is beautiful. You do have a way with seeing light!
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Grant Melton said:
They are some lovely images Leanne I think so far ur my biggest follower so thank you !
Nice to have you comment
Grant
ramanda429 said:
I nominated you for the: http://ramanda429.wordpress.com/2013/03/08/the-versatile-blogger-award-thank-you/
wodezitie said:
I enjoyed your thoughts on the process! Is it corny to say to a photographer that you have a beautiful eye?
Leanne Cole said:
No, I think a photographer is the only person who won’t think you are giving them a line, so thank you.
appletonavenue said:
I love the gold tones of the original. Though both are great.
dogunconditional said:
Amazing!
chrisb-jwordsandimages said:
Love the way you’ve edited this.
casandralee said:
The rework gives the boardroom a certain feel. Perhaps one of impending doom by the power that sits around the table. Lovely!
casandralee said:
The chairs are very much challenging each other.
wannabephotographer87 said:
Looks great
I grew up in Southern California, right by where the desert is, and we would have 110 degree weather! Granted it would be dry weather so it was a little easier, but we would spend days indoors with all the curtains drawn! HAHA! Hope you get cooler weather soon! Should be getting to you soon!
Leanne Cole said:
I have woken up this morning and it is cold, it is so nice to be cold.
wannabephotographer87 said:
HAHAHA I’ll trade with you anytime