The water in The Crypt of Winchester Cathedral was still, after the floods, about a foot deep, providing an opportunity for reflections.
I printed out one of these shots to frame but it came out way too dark. I don't want to lighten it too much - does anybody have any printing tips, please?
I usually struggle to do B&W and sometimes wonder why people take away the beauty of colour.......but I really like this! I have been looking at both for the past 15 mins and my vote is this one :)
yes I like it, especially the reflections, although I find the sculpture blends in a bit. The floods seem a long time ago now, I hope it all has recovered around you
It certainly has recovered, thanks, Linda, but I did think the River Itchen still incredibly full in Winchester this week. And I think I agree with you about this in b&w.
I think Antony Gormley's figures are meant to be standing in water.....he designed the figures on the beach at Crosby.......this is incredible Hazel....so many shadows & moods.
It looks wonderful in the b&w; I would copy the shot and then mess about with that for printing, or if you have a draft format on your printer try that, sorry not an expert with printers, they usually cry when I so much as look at them!
I refer this fabulous shot and I don't blame you for wanting to frame it. All I would suggest is try printing it out on photo quality in GREYSCALE this might give you the details you need without making it darker. Also if your printer has photo enhance try turning that off too. I find just experiment until you find a happy medium. Paper quality also makes a big difference too. Hope this helps Hazel.
It certainly has recovered, thanks, Linda, but I did think the River Itchen still incredibly full in Winchester this week. And I think I agree with you about this in b&w.
Sam, thanks for your interest - and time!
I think the fact that the original had not much colour or contrast makes it very hard for me to choose. Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks for much for your views (in both senses of the word!) and interest in my b&w!
Thank you, Arthur - I hope you are getting on OK.
Many thanks for support - and fav!
Oh that sounds a good idea, Margaret, thank you for the help. Would you prefer gloss or matt photo paper?
Claire - thank you - think you are saying the same as @craftymeg who suggested using greyscale.
Frank, thank you - I'm going to have a try at printing out this pic to see if it will be more successful than the colour shot of the sculpture.