Al fresco by judithg

Al fresco

I got all excited tonight and took my tripod out to do some night shots. I couldn't park where I wanted to and had to try some different places. The town was disappointingly unilluminated but I've got a few ideas - I need to try Wednesday late night shopping for more lights and wait until the clocks change so that the colleges will still have their doors open...and take Nigel with me so I can go down a few more alleyways (but before you all tell me off the main town is very busy with students after dark so I was in safe areas). I've added a 'scary film' effect from Picnik to this for a bit of atmosphere but the original was technically not bad (to my uneducated eye) - just a tad boring.
Wow this is great, love this! And great editing! Very nice editing!
October 11th, 2011  
Sorry, I meant very nice atmosphere!
October 11th, 2011  
judith another nice B/W, see I told you that you do it well :)

Very atmospheric indeed
October 11th, 2011  
@phil_howcroft Not quite B&W - though I liked it completely B&W it got the thumbs down from Adam who was the only one home - this one has a bit of colour left in. I really like these Halloween effects Picnik have at the moment - they can be quite effective faded out - shame they are only for this month!
October 11th, 2011  
This is great, Judith. Love the lighting/processing
October 11th, 2011  
This came out really well! I need to try the street shots/night. Great pic!
October 11th, 2011  
Nice shot! I love the feel of this photo!
October 11th, 2011  
you got a moody here, good work..
October 11th, 2011  
Love the lighting, very dramatic looking.
October 11th, 2011  
Love the contrast. It's very atmospheric.
October 11th, 2011  
Excellent shot - the lighting and darkness really sets the mood.
October 11th, 2011  
Nice moody shot, love the lighting and processing.
October 11th, 2011  
Love it! It is very scary movie looking. I'll have to check out the Picnik Halloween features. Thanks for the tip
October 11th, 2011  
Very atmospheric shot , I must try one of those Halloween effects myself !! The dark corners, the shadows & the lines are all very interesting !!! Look forward to your night shots with anticipation Judith !! Will Nigel go with you ...good man!!!
October 11th, 2011  
This looks like a movie set...love it! Great effects...it would seem very likely that danger lurks in the shadows......
October 11th, 2011  
I love this, It is the kind of shot I would love to take and to hang on my wall.a fave
October 11th, 2011  
love this Judith - great shadows and tones. There are some great side streets off the market square at night where the cobbles and old brick work come alive - but is a good idea to take Nigel! http://365project.org/sparkle/365/2010-12-29 here's one i took back in December
October 11th, 2011  
@sparkle I took a few shots from just where you were standing (needless to say I was all organised when a car came down and I had to move!) - I needed an interesting human in it though like you had. I'll try some more as it was fun - I remembered The Eagle courtyard as well but I had an appointment sanity checking English coursework to get back to. There's a great website with some beautiful night shots but mostly they're in colleges & you have to get special permission to use a tripod.
October 11th, 2011  
I really like the feel of this.
October 11th, 2011  
@cookie123 Thank you!!
October 11th, 2011  
@judithg well if you take Nigel he could qualify as an "Interesting human" LOL I was with @louisewilson4 when we were there and we were framing shots until this bloke turned up. he did us a favour but was rather rude at the way he plonked himself right in front of us!!
October 11th, 2011  
I love the dramatic feel!
October 12th, 2011  
The light is superb in this. Gives a great feel to the shot.
October 12th, 2011  
I wonder who will rendezvous there- intriguing!
October 12th, 2011  
I think this is an excellent shot.
October 12th, 2011  
this is great Judith....like out of an old movie
October 12th, 2011  
this is just beautiful. love the light!
October 12th, 2011  
This is so amazing!! I love your lighting this photo almost speaks to you!!
October 12th, 2011  
great shot and edit :)
October 12th, 2011  
@sparkle How very rude - can't have been local ;0) My problem was more people trying to be helpful by NOT getting into the shots. Good thinking on use of Nigel as prop - he's feeling guilty about excessive weekend karate events so now's the time to announce my strategy!
October 12th, 2011  
This is fantastic! The lighting and processing is just perfect!
October 12th, 2011  
I love this in spite of it being scary!
October 12th, 2011  
Great B+W. Love the sl green tones of the doors, all looks very stmospheric and inviting. Just needs a bottle of wine on one of the tables and I'll be there!
October 12th, 2011  
fun shot and processing
October 12th, 2011  
Great photo. I think it really represents alleyways in the UK!
October 13th, 2011  
beautiful athmosphere and lights/shadows!
October 13th, 2011  
I love the atmosphere of this - fav for me :)! I was scared a bit on numerous occasions riding home in Cambridge because the streets were deserted after ten o' clock...
October 13th, 2011  
very moody....looks like a movie set.
October 17th, 2011  
Love the mood the tone you chose sets, like an album cover.
October 20th, 2011  
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