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The making of 'APART' by Bonciu Toma
Edited and published by Yvette Depaepe, the 11th of December 2024


A creative edit inspired by deliberate camera movement singles out a special tree.
Canon 50D  .  Canon 24-105mm f/4L  .  f/8
 

I admit that the idea for the final image was not in my mind the moment I took the photo of the tree with yellow leaves. A few months after I took that shot, I started to experiment with intentional camera movement (ICM) during exposure, and it just so happened that I was back in a wooded location. After creating a few vertical movement photos, I began to wonder how it might look with a combination of motion blur and a clear, sharp subject. Unfortunately, it was the start of summer so the forest didn’t look all that appealing. Then I remembered the photo shoot from the same location (back in autumn), so I started to look for a photo that had the right composition and coloring to suit this type of effect. I chose this photo specifically for the pop of yellow in the tree.


The resulting image comes from one single shot in the forest. The initial photo is a straight shot (without camera movement) that I cropped a little to create a slightly panoramic effect, which helped draw attention to the subject. I didn't have my tripod with me the day I took this photo, and I soon realized that was a mistake: I continued to move deeper into the woods, and the mist and low light forced me to keep increasing my ISO setting. If I had had my tripod I might have used an aperture of f/16 and ISO 100 since there was no wind. There wasn't any special setup for this photo, it just happened. Walking through the forest, I found the yellow tree standing out in high contrast to everything surrounding it.

"My point here is that the simple image recorded by the camera is not enough to compensate for the moment I experienced back in the forest when I first saw this tree."


I believe that when you are in front of a scene, you not only see it, but you also focus your mind on a subject in a particular way, and you feel a range of emotions and have thoughts particular to you, as a result of who you are. Each person is different and each of us will experience a given location in a different way. My point here is that the simple image recorded by the camera is not enough to compensate for the moment I experienced back in the forest when I first saw this tree. Of course I could have retouched the original image, leaving out the blur; everyone would have known that the subject was the yellow tree. But I decided to go a few steps further to emphasize this special yellow tree. It is not only a chromatic contrast, but also the feeling I had that this tree in particular was in some way special, different and apart from all the rest, and not just in color and a higher light value.

So in the end the photo not only highlights the tree, but it also tries (and hopefully succeeds) to make you think beyond the plain reality of a simple tree in the forest. I’m sure your feelings and emotions upon seeing this image are completely different from mine, but if I managed to cause you, as a viewer, to experience more than just an image of a simple tree, then my goal was achieved.
I'm excited to go back into that forest as soon as autumn returns and brings another foggy day. Next time, I'll take a tripod!

Post Processing
All of my images are post-processed using Lightroom 3 and Photoshop CS3.

1) I use Lightroom 3 to open the RAW file and edit the exposure and noise in the image. It’s much easier to do this with a RAW file and I prefer doing it in Lightroom before exporting the JPEG for further processing in Photoshop. In this case I had to slightly increase Fill Light since the image was a little dark. In the Develop module, I also applied a Graduated Filter to the bottom part to increase the exposure a little. I then exported the image as a JPEG to Photoshop CS3.

2) I opened the JPEG, unlocked the background layer and made a copy of it. (In my post-processing workflow I like to merge all the modifications into one new layer, while keeping the rest intact. You do this by selecting all the layers and using the PC shortcut ALT+CTRL+E. If the original layer is locked, then the modifications are saved into that layer, which is not what I wanted.)

3) I duplicated the new, merged layer to apply a Motion Blur filter. If you need to use high filter values, the extremities (in the direction of the motion blur) will become a bit too transparent. For this reason it’s best to have an identical image in a layer beneath the one you're blurring to fill in the transparent gaps. The settings for the Motion Blur filter were Angle: 90 and Distance: 366 pixels. The distance you set depends on the resolution of the photo, so you’ll need to experiment to get the effect you want.

4) After applying the Motion Blur, I created a layer mask on the duplicated layer and painted where I wanted the yellow leaves to be visible, without blur. After this I sharpened my high resolution image using a simple method: duplicate the layer, set the new layer's blending mode to Overlay and apply Filter > Other > High Pass with a Radius of 2. I then merged all of the layers and continued working on the photo.

5) I applied three Photo Filter adjustment layers. The first one gave the fog a blue tone; I used a Cooling Filter (82) with 25% Density and painted on the layer mask to apply the blue tone only to the fog. Then I applied a Green Photo Filter with a Density of 32% and again painted on the layer mask to apply the green effect only to the top of the image. The third Photo Filter was Deep Yellow with a Density of 37%, and I painted on the layer mask to apply the effect to only the leaves of the yellow tree.

6) At this point, I needed to darken the rest of the image while keeping the tree and the upper portion of the image bright. To do this I applied several adjustment layers (Levels, Curves and Brightness/Contrast), and on each of them I painted on their layer masks to achieve the desired effect. In the end I applied another Curves adjustment layer to increase the contrast and the intensity of the light on the tree. In doing this I created a gentle blowing effect over the tree. The final step was to apply a Hue/Saturation adjustment layer to make the colors pop.

Tips
1) This kind of effect is more likely to be successful using forest images or any other environment that is mainly comprised of thin, vertical elements. This creates a more interesting effect when applying the Motion Blur filter. It also helps to have a chromatic contrast between the subject you want to emphasize and the rest of the surrounding scene.

2) Since the effect creates a dreamy/moody/fairytale kind of image, I think it works better in environments that we normally associate with stories, fairies or other magical creatures — places such as forests, plains, mountains, gardens, castle ruins and so on.

3) In the process of retouching the photo I used my Wacom tablet extensively, but you can achieve the same result with a mouse — you just need to be more careful and have more patience.

Biography
I'm from Romania. Photography began as a hobby back in 2005, and from that moment I’ve improved my skills and my understanding of light, composition, color and the ability to express emotions with my photos. My goal is to continue learning something new every day.

I have a passion for nature photography. I think that it has helped me look at mother nature in a different way and taught me how to better respect the surrounding environment. In addition to nature photography, I enjoy taking architectural photos, and I like to create interesting images that in many cases go beyond the simple and actual appearance of a place. I try to make the viewer go a step further than just look at the simple two-dimensional image they have in front of their eyes. If I manage to evoke an emotion in the heart or soul of the viewer, then my goal has been achieved.
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Konglingming - In pursuit of perfection

by Yvette Depaepe
Published the 9th of December 2024

 

Konglingming excels in architectural photography. He constantly strives for perfection to enhance his passion for creation. As a professional who builds stairs, photographing them became his goal. He quotes: 'It is often said that architecture is solidified music. I think we should add another sentence: the spiral staircase is the violin in the orchestra, and its curve is the most beautiful curve in the world. Compared with other kinds of photography, architectural photography has great creative potential and can show the photographer's imagination and creativity. This is also the reason why people are fascinated.'
Discover more through this very interesting interview...

 

'In the conch'

 

First of all, please introduce yourself and tell us more about yourself, your hobbies and your relationship to photography!
Dear Yvette, thank you very much for inviting me to this interview. It is a great honour for me.
I am an architectural photographer based in Shanghai. After graduating from university, I worked in a government organisation. With the deepening of China's reform and opening up, I left my government job in 1991 and set up my own construction materials and engineering company. Like most photography enthusiasts, I took up photography after I retired and improved my photography skills through self-learning. My photography is my entertainment and enriches my life.

'Look up'

 

After retiring, I started learning photography while travelling to enrich my life. I wanted to capture the beautiful moments of my travels and fell in love with photography. I started learning photography to take better pictures. From then on, my hobby became a part of my life. Now photography is an important part of my life. After retirement, I started to learn photography while traveling to enrich my life. I wanted to record the beautiful moments of my travels, and I fell in love with photography. I started to learn photography to take better photos. From then on, my hobby became a part of my life. Now, photography is an important part of my life.

'Look Down'



What would you say is the most important experience that has influenced your steps in photography?

In 2018 I travelled to the United States. When I photographed the sunrise at Mesa Arch, I couldn't handle the high dynamic range of the sunrise very well. After that, I learned about exposure bracketing and realised that taking travel photos also requires certain photography skills. So I began my journey to learn photography. For about half a year, I started systematically learning about photography and PS technology, reading more than 50 photography books.

'Three Musketeers in Shanghai'


Could you please describe in a few words your philosophy as a photographer?

Striving for perfection is the key to my constant improvement and passion for creation. Just like climbing stairs, one step at a time, there is no end.  John Fan (johnfan), a leading figure in the Chinese photography community, encouraged me to stay focused: "It's very hard to do just one thing well. I was a professional who built stairs, so I should take good photos of stairs. That became my goal.

'Shanghai Oriental Sports Center'



How do you maintain and develop your passion for photography?

Before a photographer picks up his camera, he has to ask himself two questions: What to shoot? How to shoot? These questions are inseparable. "What to shoot" focuses on aesthetics, interest and artistic concept. My philosophy of photography is influenced by the Eastern Confucian culture, focusing on subtlety and elegance.

'Think Deeply'

 


Why are you so attracted to architecture and abstract photography?

It is often said that architecture is solidified music. I think we should add another sentence: the spiral staircase is the violin in the orchestra, and its curve is the most beautiful curve in the world.
Compared with other kinds of photography, architectural photography has great creative potential and can show the photographer's imagination and creativity. This is also the reason why people are fascinated.

'Curve'


What is more important to you, the mood/story behind your images or the technical perfection?

Of course it is emotional. Technology is a means, not an end. Just like when we try to reach the other side of the water, technology is just the boat and the expression of emotion is the destination we want to reach.

'Swan'


What is your relationship to your subject in general, beyond being an observer?

My subject is my mirror, a mirror that belongs only to me. In the mirror, only I can see the light, the shadows and the space. This is the key to my own photographic style. Of course, it is difficult to find and present beauty in a chaotic environment.

'Spiral Staircase'


Do you prepare carefully the places you want to photograph?

I don't usually do much preparation, let alone planning. I just decide where to go with the map on my phone. I pay a lot of attention to the first impression of the object. I am always looking for new objects, which is the source of my creativity.  After shooting, I look at the large images on the computer. If there are some details I am not happy with, I will re-shoot or wait to re-shoot when I have new inspiration.

'Shanghai Oriental Sports Center'

 

What gear do you use (camera, lenses, bag)?

I have a Nikon Z8 camera and a drone, a LAOWA 10-18 mm lens, and a Nikon 14-30mm 24-120mm 100-400mm lens. I usually use two wide-angle lenses to shoot ladders.

'Spiral Staircase'


What software do you use to process your images?

All my post-production work is done in Photoshop. I use very few plug-ins. I like to manipulate the image manually rather than letting software do it for me.

 

'Honeycomb'



Can you tell us more about your workflow?

I don't have a workflow, I just do whatever my heart desires at that moment. If I do the same photo twice, I won't get the same result.
Usually, when I start post-processing, I look at the original photo for a long time and think about how I can strengthen the idea I had when I took the photo. But I often run into situations where I can't realise my ideas or the effect isn't good.

 

'Glass Arch'



What is your main advice to a beginner in architecture and abstract photography and how do you get started?

I started learning photography from scratch, from travel photography to landscape photography and then to architectural photography.
The following four points are the most important in my learning process:
1. Master certain photographic skills and take as many beautiful photos as possible.
2. Use your imagination to create innovative images from unique perspectives.
3. Think constantly and you will inadvertently make good work full of emotion.
4. The concept of landscape photography is the same as that of architectural photography. If you are a landscape photographer, the knowledge and equipment you have will be sufficient to support you in architectural photography.

'Spiral Staircase'
 


What would be your favourite photo of the last few years? Please tell us the story behind it.

The one below is my favourite. Two years ago, my wife and I took our granddaughter to a children's play centre. When we saw this colourful staircase, we told her to go up. I took out my phone and took a picture of it. Now I have enlarged it and put it in a beautiful picture frame.

'Upward'

 


Who are your favourite photographers or mentors whose work has influenced you and your photography?

Chinese photographer Dr John Fan (johnfan) was my mentor. He gave me a lot of help and guidance when I first started learning photography. I also like the work of two Chinese photographers, Larry Deng (larry73) and Bingo Z (niditop). I must also mention my good friend Leah Xu (leahyu), who is also an excellent landscape photographer in the 1X family. Three years ago, while we were chatting, she reminded me that Shanghai has rich architectural resources and that I could try to photograph buildings. Her advice opened the door to my architectural photography.


'Eggshell'



We are almost at the end of this interview and I would like to ask you to tell us about your future plans or photographic projects you would like to be involved in.

It took me two years to photograph buildings and stairs in Shanghai, and I plan to spend the next three years photographing buildings and stairs all over China. Then I will publish a large and exquisite photo album to present my works in paper form. Of course, during this period, I will also go to different parts of the world to photograph some beautiful buildings and stairs.

 

'Double-Helix Staircase'

 


Is there anything else you would like to add and what do you think of 1X as a home base for your work?

1X.com is the best photography platform in the world. It is a great pleasure to share my work on this excellent and friendly platform. I am an architectural photographer who grew up with 1X and I am still trying to get better.

 

'Dome'

 

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Magnificent gallery, a pleasure to read all the explanations, thank you Ivette once again for searching and presenting these articles.
Thank you very much!!!
A great series of your inspiring photos in an interesting article! You make wonderfull work I follow with pleasure!
Thank you for your encouragement
Excellent article and the beautiful collection! Congratulations!
Thank you for your encouragement
Very nice article. Interesting story and very nice photos anyway!
Thank you for your encouragement
Thank you so much for the very interesting and wonderful article with great photo works! It's very inspiring! Congratulations!
Thank you for your encouragement
Dear Kong Ling, since longer time I am following and impressed with your wonderful photo work, I to congratulate to it and hope fore many more wonderful photos from your impressive work, and also many thanks dear Yvette for arranging this interesting interview and publishing it here.😊🌹😊
Thank you for your encouragement
Thank you, dear Miro!
much interesting article dear friend with a excellent selection of your inspiring work. Thanks a lot as always to Yvette for her support
Thank you for your encouragement
My pleasure, as always, Hans-Wolfgang!
Muchas felicidades por tu estupendo trabajo. Es inspirador y fascinante para los ojos . Enhorabuena
Thank you for your encouragement
Outstanding work. Great gallery! Congratulations !
Thank you for your encouragement
Outstanding and unique work! Congratulations!
谢谢天马老师
Great Shape and Geometri.. Congratulations!
Thank you for your encouragement
Very Impressive. Congratulations!
多谢
Congratulations! 孔老师的作品太棒了!
多谢
Great gallery! Congrats! Another impressive interview, thans to Yvette Depaepe!
Thank you for your encouragement
My pleasure, dear Yun ;-)
Very impressive collection of work! Congratulations!
Thank you for your encouragement
Stunning gallery ! Congratulations on this inspiring work !!!
Thank you for your encouragement
My sincere congratulations Konglingming for your wonderful work and inspiring interview. I can perfectly understand your feelings because we share a passion for spiral staircases and architectural photography. Once again, thank you, dear Yvette, for continuing to bring us very talented photographers.
Thank you for your encouragement
Thank you, Mabel. It gives me so much satisfaction to share the work of our talented members ;-)
让人非常敬佩的摄影大师!让人过目不忘的摄影作品!恭喜孔老师!
多谢
Very impressive gallery. Congratulations! Well deserved!
Thank you for your encouragement
Wonderful gallery, love your inspiring works, My compliments dear friend.
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Congratulations! Well deserved!
多谢范师
Really impressive collection, Congratulations!
Thank you for your encouragement
Love your work my friend, keep them coming!
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Your amazing collection presented here is the best example of “striving for perfection”! Congratulations!
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Congratulations! Very impressive works!
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Very impressive and Congrats!
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Impressive photos you have. Amazing compositions, shapes and colors. Very fascinating. Congratulations!
Thank you for your encouragement
Congrats my dear friend +++
多谢邓师
Congratulations and very impressive images!!!
Thank you for your encouragement
謝謝你分享精彩攝影藝術作品,值得讓人學習的優秀攝影師。
多谢
Amazed by your capability to make music with still images. Truly enjoy every photo presented here. Congratulations, Lingming!
Thank you for your encouragement
Such amazing work! Thank you for sharing your story
Thank you for your encouragement
Very impressive art pieces, congrats my friend!!! Thanks dear Yvette, another excellent photographer presented!
Thank you for your encouragement
Thank you, Molly ... Glad to present Konglingming to you all.
Dear Ms. Yvette, thank you again to you and the 1X management team. This interview has made me feel honored
Glad to have you in the magazine and in our community, my friend.
哇,您也说出了我的困惑。
Thank you for your encouragement
A very interesting read and such wonderful! work. Congratulations! Konglingming.
Thank you for your encouragement
Congratulations, dear Konglingming. Amazing images: creative and inspiring.
Thank you for your encouragement
Dear Konglingming..Congratulations for your inspiring work and excellent interview..Thanks for sharing Yvette
Thank you for your encouragement
All credits go to Konglingming. Thank you so much for your appreciation, Rana!
magnifico magnifico
Thank you for your encouragement
Very interesting article Konglingming. Your aim is high and the results prove your intention. Congratulations.
Thank you for your encouragement
Congratulations, dear Konglingming, your work is superb and so inspiring. Thanks to Yvette for the article.
My pleasure, as always, dear Elizabeth. Thanks for your neverlasting appreciation ;-)
Dear Ms. Yvette, thank you again to you and the 1X management team. This interview has made me feel honored
Dear Ms. Yvette, thank you again to you and the 1X management team. This interview has made me feel honored
Thank you for your encouragement
It's fine to have your interview published in the 1x magazine, my friend. We're proud to have you in our community. Cheers, Yvette
Three millionth photo in the 1x gallery

HAPPY INFORMATION TO YOU ALL...

 

During the last days, we had a close look at the uploads because the time for 

the three millionth photo was arriving.

 

 


'Cityscape of Shinagawa' by Masaki Yazaki

 

Congratulations Masaki Yazaki

 

 

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A Feeling for Light

by Editor Miro Susta 
Edited and published by Yvette Depaepe, the 6th of December 2024

 

Light is what makes photographs happen, and most of the time it lies behind photographer’s control. Therefore, it is important to understand its effects and why it is such an essential element in capturing a great picture. 

Five ingredients go into taking a successful photograph: choice of subject, location, composition, timing, and lighting. Of these, the last one, the lighting is real variable and the least predictable.

 

'Kilchurn Castle' by Daniel Springgay

 

The photographer can choose the subject, select the location, create the composition, and determine the timing, but except for studio, indoor and some night shots, the light is as she/he found it.

 

'Pine on a horse's ridge' by Jaeyoun Ryu

 

It is easy to manage the studio light as well as the exposure in most indoor environments, and of course a flash-light can be used for night scenes.

 

'Rendezvous' by Rana Jabeen

 

To produce high-quality photos, the photographer should be able to use the potential of every type of light efficiently, be it on a foggy morning, in strong midday sunlight, in soft twilight, under glittering water, ice and snow reflections, in backlighting or at sunset condition.

 

'Waiting for Sail' by Anisur Rahman

 

 

'Sunrise in Bubble Lake' by Yimei Sun

 

 

'The power of calm' by Slawomir Kowalczyk

 

Admittedly, it is often difficult to decide what is most important for the preparation and realisation of high-quality photographs.

 

'A Night at Kirkjufell' by Simon Roppel

 

Which decisive circumstances have a significant impact on the lighting conditions? Is it the geographical location, the time of year, the time the day or the prevailing weather conditions?

 

Untitled by Victor Liu

 

This is tricky to answer, it could be just one or two of the above or a mixture of several given factors.

 

'Reflections in the lake' by Jose C. Lobato

 

Geography plays particularly significant role, the photographer may face different light condition at seaside comparing to mountain areas with clean air, dry desert, humid tropical or cold polar and sub polar areas.

 

'Saint Thomas Church' by Tomaž Mikec

 

Each of these has special lighting conditions that must be considered by the photographer.

 

'White Pocket 2' by Wanghan Li

 

Pictures taken in areas with a temperate climate very often contain a typical variety of scenes with clouds and lush, colourful vegetation.

 

'Mammatus' by Nicolas Schumacher

 

Mediterranean climate with comfortable weather, warm, dry and with predictable clear skies makes it popular for photographers’ destination.

 

'Camogli' by Alessandro Traverso

 

Locations in the extreme North and South, close to the Earth's poles, offer remarkable phenomena for photographers, such as visible auroras and glaring snow reflections.

 

'Imagination' by Marc Adamus

 

The low sun with the light conditions associated to the significant difference between shortest and the longest day has a crucial impact on photo rendering.

 

'Antarctica in my memory' by Chuanxu Ren

 

Another exciting challenge for photographers is shooting in dry desert climate conditions characterised by strong, harsh, and predictable light, preferably at the most desirable times during the early morning and late afternoon hours when the sun is low in the sky.

 

'Desert 03' by Ryu Shin Woo

 

 

'Dunes' by Marco Tagliarino

 

The humid monsoon climate with little sunlight has a significant impact on the light. An overcast sky, low light conditions and the soft, focus-reducing effect of falling rain pose great but manageable challenges for the photographer, but the results can be wonderful.

 

'Bangkok Rain' by Marcel Egger

 

The altitude influences the light as the thinner atmosphere contains more ultraviolet light - enhancing the blue of the shadows and distant mountains - a good reason for using UV and polarising filters. The bright sky may become intensely deep blue and the clouds snow white.

 

'Autumn in the Alps' by Alfredo Costanzo

 

The sun's path through the sky has a significant impact on the lighting conditions as well as on the angle at which the light falls on the motifs, with the resulting shadows, which can be attractive at the beginning and end of the day.

 

'Life in shadow' by Mohammadreza Momeni

 

Interesting and rewarding is also backlighting photography, a photo technique in which the main light source is located behind the motif and illuminates it from behind, towards the camera.

 

'Highlight' by Gorazd Golob

 

This method is used to achieve visually impressive and dramatic effects in photographs.

 

'Triplés' by Michel Romaggi

 


Photographers' favourite light is the light of sunrise during the early morning hours and the golden light of sunset in the late afternoon/early evening. Both are great for landscapes as the oblique angle of the light emphasises texture and casts longer shadows. It is also great for photographing buildings as it fully illuminates one side of the structure.

 

'First Contact' by Max Rive

 

 

'The Migration' by Jassi Oberai

 

An important advantage of low sun is that it is in one part of the sky, so the photographer has a choice of shooting angles: away from the sun, into the light, or at a right angle.

 

'Jaisalmer' by Lou Urlings

 

 

'Sunset above, sand below, peace within' by Yvette Depaepe

 

The lighting conditions can be even more interesting shortly after sunset, the twilight glow in the sky and the sudden flash of red from the high clouds. The subsequent dusk gives a natural, beautiful blue cast.

 

'Twilight at Trillium Lake' by Lydia Jacobs

 

 

'Sunset at Seminyak Beach' by Helminadia Ranford

 

Dramatic night shots can be taken when the surroundings are bathed in a sea of light or even when moving trails of light are captured.

 

'Unwinding' by Andreas Agazzi

 

Taking outstanding night shots is an art with many aspects to consider, but the result can be surprising and overwhelming.

 

'City lights' by Miro Susta

 

A camera may not see it exactly in the same way as we do, but it gets close to it.

 

'Night Mirror' by Szabo Zsolt Andras

 

The photographer must know the potential and limits of light and understand how it can satisfy her/his requirements.

NO LIGHT, NO PHOTOGRAPHY - ONE PIECE OF WISDOM

 

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Such a wonderful article. Stunning images and a great read. Thank you so much for including my image. Feels great more so because I have not been active here..
Amazing work, my friend. Thanks for counting on me. Best regards.
Our pleasure Jose, glad to see that you like it.
Excellent and informative article dear Miro..very interesting read. Thank you for including my image along with all the beautiful works. Congratulations to all
Many thanks for your very nice words of appreciation dear Rana, I am glad to see that you like the article.
Thank you so much for the inspiring article with very beautiful and great works.
Our pleasure dear Eiji, thanks for your nice words of appreciation to our work
素晴らしい作品を掲載していただき、ありがとうございます、ミロ様!
Thanks very much indeed
wow amazing images . Congratulations
Thanks for nice comment and congratulations dear Jois
Awesome captures. Thank you for sharing
Our pleasure dear Pang Teng, ant many thanks for your words of appreciation
A very interesting article illustrated with stunning photos ! Thanks a lot, Miro and congratulations to the photographers !!!
Great thanks for your nice words of appreciation dear Gian Corrado, glad to see that you like it
Absolutely stunning images. Great light, atmosphere. Brilliant work. Great article. Many Congratulations!!
Thanks very much for your wonderful words of encouragement dear Subhajit
Great article and beautiful selection. Thank you very much Miro for including mine in this group and thank you very much Yvette!
My pleasure, Alessandro!
Thanks for nice words of appreciation Alessandro
Interesting article and fabulous! photos. Thank you! Miro
You are most welcome Gary, nice to see that you like it
Great article and beautiful selection, many thanks Miro.
Great thanks for your nice words of encouragement dear Lydia
Miro, beautiful set of photos. Thank you for including mine in this group.
Our pleasure dear Slawomir, glad to see that you like it.
eccezionale sequenza congrats to all photographers
Molte grazie Carlo
Congratulations to all friends.Thanks a lot dear Miro.
You are most welcome Mohammadreza.
Milo wonderful selection fabulous images well done all.
Glad to see that you like it Daniel.
Fantastic images, congrats to all photographers. Thank very much Miro !!!
Many thanks Thierry, nice to see that you like it.
Bellissimo servizio, con fotografie eccezionali. Ringraziando agli autori!
Apprezziamo molto le tue meravigliose parole di elogio, grazie cara Izabella.
The making of 'Tic Tac Toe'

by Editor Michel Romaggi in collaboration with the author Patrick Dessureaul
Edited and published by Yvette Depaepe, the 5th of December 2024

 

'Tic Tac,Toe'

 


Dear, Patrick, I was particularly drawn to your character photos in your portfolio:
'Tic Tac Toe', ‘Connected', ‘Burma'. Why don't you do more of them?

Pictures of characters appeal to me a lot, but I often find them difficult to take. I am rather shy and do not want to offend or disturb anyone. Ask ahead, explain why, etc. It’s all long and boring and breaks the spontaneity. The pictures of characters you talk about (Connected and Burma) are a good example. In both cases, I didn’t have to ask because the characters were busy doing something else! If I were an invisible man, there would be many more pictures of characters in my portfolio...

 

'Connected'

 

 

'Burma “Modernity” is coming...'

 


About the 'Tic Tac Toe', under what circumstances was it taken? What equipment, settings...?
If you use one, what post-processing did you use? (Especially for the nice colours).

Regarding the 'Tic Tac Toe' photo, I was walking down the street of the small town of Uspallata in Argentina when I saw this old man parking his old car. I felt the call of my heart. I went up to him and asked him with gestures (my Spanish is not very good) if he would allow me to take a photo in his car. He said yes. He went back to his car and I wanted to take the side shot first. I asked him to lower the window, but he signaled that it was not possible because it was broken (I still took a side shot through the glass, but I have not yet processed it). Then I went to the front of the car and that's where I took the photo that I have chosen to upload on 1x.
For this photo I used my Nikon D850 with a Nikon 24mm lens. I did not use a tripod or a flash (I never do). I put my camera in aperture mode and opted for f/8.0 to get a good depth of field. This gave me a speed of 1/125th of a second, which I thought was enough. I set the ISO to 200. My photos are still in RAW mode.
I only use an old version of Lightroom (version 6.0) for post-processing. I then cropped my photo to emphasize the car and the old man. I increased the overall clarity and specifically the brightness on the old man. I increased the vibrancy, especially the blues. I increased the contrast and reduced the highlights around the old man. I also reduced the brightness coming through the rear window. And that's it!
I dedicate this photo to the Argentine people, an amazing mix of resilience, honesty and kindness.

 

I see that you have many sources of inspiration: travel, birds, macro. Could you tell us what photography means to you and what you try to convey through your images?
I am very sensitive to the beauty that surrounds me and I feel the need to extract and share it. I like to think that wonder begets the desire to protect, and that is what I try to convey through my photographs: the desire to protect the beauty of this world.

 

To conclude this fine tutorial, could you briefly introduce yourself and tell us where you got your taste for photography, Patrick?
I'm 54 years old. I work as a pharmacist. I'm also an amateur but passionate photographer. The taste for photography comes from an artistic impulse, a desire to immortalise a scene of life that appeals to me. It is usually a call from the heart that makes me pull out my camera.

 

 

'Monkey stroll'

 

'Local gas station'

 

Patrick Dessureault, Québec, the 29th of November 2024

 

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Excellent work and article. Thanks for sharing!
Interesting tutorial interview, accompanied by lovely photographs, well done Patrick and Michel
Thank you Miro
Pictures with a distinctive caracter. Very interestingly presented.