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The Gate

A wooden gate

34 total reviews 
Comment from wrjart


Gate to the Masters Heart. Cyber 6+. Perhaps a beggar outside the gate. Lots of stories can be applied to your beautiful picture.

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2016


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Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel


WOW virtual 6- awesome find - looks like a door to a secret gate or garden - the way the greens have grow up really enhances this old door

your focus is excellent , clear and sharp in details, think the way you modified the image brings all textures of the wood out so well mailing it even attractive to the viewer

your frame is well chosen, the composition is harmonious and well balanced between the two parts such as in color range ans well as for the materials

great capture, all the best for the contest

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2016


reply by the author on 15-Jun-2016
    Thank you very much Regina
reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 15-Jun-2016
    a pleasure
reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 16-Jun-2016
    a pleasure, so beautiful
Comment from momentsofjoy7351


Grand eye for the snapping of those angles - stellar entry for the contest. The color is ultra vibrant and the lighting nicely natural. The focus solid and sharp over your focal point. Great post. Thanks for sharing. Good Luck!

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2016


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Comment from avmurray


What a great looking gate this is with the very fine textures in the wood, and I think these textures are even better brought out because of the tone mapping you did. I also like a lot how the plant is framing the gate in such a natural and lovely way.

The photo is nice and sharp and it is indeed clear and well defined details to be seen both in the gate and the climbing plant. It is nothing wrong with the exposure either.

The tight framing has worked really well, and I think it is a very good balance in the composition. It is nice the way the gate and plant is filling the frame. A truly great looking and well taken photo with a good DOF, and I wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2016


reply by the author on 15-Jun-2016
    Thank you Annie
reply by avmurray on 15-Jun-2016
    You are more than welcome.
Comment from mamamary


You have made an ordinary, extraordinary!! The work on the door is stunning. I like the texture and the purple tones to the wood. The vines and flowers hanging over it makes it all the more better.

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2016


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Comment from photoman12


This is a study on how an element in an otherwise normal photo makes the photo a stand out.The gate ha so much caricature in the look. Than the bush make this an excellent entry for the contest.

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2016


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Comment from PeglegDeb


Oh I like this old wooden gate...so much more than the ugly metal ones. Such a simple photo yet so interesting.

The colors and patterns in the wood are marvelous...and it's straight...lol...ALWAYS a plus. Good POV including the shrubbery draped over the gate.

The shrubbery, however, may be my one gripe. Since it's such a large part of the photo I feel it should be sharper...crisper. The white flowers themselves appear blown out....and there are also some really fuzzy sections in the shrubs. Not sure if it's something to do w/ post work or in taking the photo itself. If it's post perhaps you can go in and sharpen things up a bit and clear out the fuzzy bits.

Good luck in the contest.

Deborah

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 Comment Written 15-Jun-2016


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    You're very welcome
Comment from dalebraatz


what a wonderful first impression. love the colors and textures of the gate and the green of the vines, Very pleasing to look at. Thank you for sharing. dale

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Comment from serskine77


I love photomatix, and you did a great job not over processing it. The wood is gorgeous and I love the green vines framing it. Seems too zoomed in, would love to see a wider shot of this. Have my vote anyways for the contest. Good luck!

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Comment from CountryRose2627


This is a intriguing photo because as a gardner and explorer I really want to know whats on the other side. The coloring is perfect, depth of field is right on. great shot...

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2016


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