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Jørgen Ramskov

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A swan at sunset
« on: March 14, 2016, 14:21:06 »
Taken this past weekend. C&C always welcome.


Untitled by Joergen Ramskov, on Flickr
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Re: A swan at sunset
« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2016, 15:28:40 »
I like.
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Re: A swan at sunset
« Reply #2 on: March 14, 2016, 16:05:32 »
It wouldnt hurt my eyes to see a 16:9 crop of this image. Crop away the bottom of the picture and repost :)

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Re: A swan at sunset
« Reply #3 on: March 14, 2016, 16:13:01 »
Thanks for the comments. Here's a 16:9 crop, a good suggestion I like:


Swan at sunset - 16:9 crop by Joergen Ramskov, on Flickr
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Re: A swan at sunset
« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2016, 16:20:10 »
Very beautiful, both versions, the elegance of the swan and the glorious colours.

On balance, I prefer the original crop - I find it slightly more dynamic and unconventional.
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Re: A swan at sunset
« Reply #5 on: March 14, 2016, 17:15:25 »
Very well seen and executed! 
I like the second (16:9) crop better, as it emphasizes the horizontal elements of the photo. 
Well done.
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Re: A swan at sunset
« Reply #6 on: March 14, 2016, 17:48:07 »
Jørgen, you have a winner there!
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Re: A swan at sunset
« Reply #7 on: March 14, 2016, 17:52:25 »
Very well seen and executed! 
I like the second (16:9) crop better, as it emphasizes the horizontal elements of the photo. 
Well done.

What he said^
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Re: A swan at sunset
« Reply #8 on: March 14, 2016, 19:24:18 »
I like the 16:9 crop better. The backlit swan reflected in the water, the deep shadow and golden highlight creates a wonderful moody and peaceful picture. Get it up on the wall!

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Re: A swan at sunset
« Reply #9 on: March 14, 2016, 19:27:48 »
In this particular case, I also prefer the 16:9 crop.  It is a fantastic image!
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Re: A swan at sunset
« Reply #10 on: March 14, 2016, 19:32:01 »
Yes, beautiful image.

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Re: A swan at sunset
« Reply #11 on: March 14, 2016, 19:40:26 »
Thanks a lot for all the comments. On the wall you say, hrm...maybe I should try that.
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Re: A swan at sunset
« Reply #12 on: March 14, 2016, 19:42:23 »
Impressive colours and tone.  Although the crop is better I immediately envisaged a portrait version. But the image is so strong, all would fit, I guess.

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Re: A swan at sunset
« Reply #13 on: March 14, 2016, 20:12:20 »
That's a beautiful one, Jørgen !

It deserves to be printed and framed... ;)

Well done !
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Re: A swan at sunset
« Reply #14 on: March 14, 2016, 21:17:16 »
Impressive colours and tone.  Although the crop is better I immediately envisaged a portrait version. But the image is so strong, all would fit, I guess.

Your wish is my command, here's a go at a portrait version.

Swan at sunset - portrait crop by Joergen Ramskov, on Flickr

Thanks again for all the feedback, it is much appreciated.
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