So after almost a week of fighting the inevitable, I finally bit the bullet and went to the doctor. Long story short, a week of work, plenty of rest and more bloody drugs. At least one good thing, I finally got to finish a prose I have been trying to put together to coincide with my ruin explorations and images. So here it is, Hope you enjoy:-)
I have also been working on an infra red image to go with the verse, and have narrowed it down to two versions. Both are the same shot from the Rock of Dunamase shot last Autum. The first version was finished using Silver Efex Pro.
Silver Effex Pro
The second image was finished using Perfect effects 8, which I only got yesterday and cant wait to fully explore. So what I plan doing is to add the verse and image together. And this is where I need your help, there is a short poll at the end where you can help me decide by voting for your favorite. Comments or critique are also as always most welcome. bye for now 🙂
Ed Mooney Photography 
I voted for the first because it looks moodier, more mysterious and seems to complement the ruins more. The second one is clearer and lighter, but I like mystery!
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Thank you much appreciated 🙂
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On first sight Silver Efex but looking into detail I prefer the second one. Sometimes I use both plug-ins for each have their strengths and weaknesses. Sometimes also additional refinements in photoshop. It always depends on the subject and what you want to achieve … 😉
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Aha, a good eye indeed, completely agree, for so long all I ever used was Photoshop, but its nice to have a few surprises in the arsenal for when required? 🙂
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Also a nice addition is Photomatix Pro. Don’t expect to much of it but there are surprises … 😉 Photoshop has many shortcomings and these plug-ins should in fact be part of photoshop. Oh … another one (don’t forget to download): Topaz!!! Enjoy photographing!!! (I do!) 😉
Herman
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Great prose – and I voted for the first one
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Thank you, glad you liked both 🙂
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Hope you are feeling better soon!
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As your poll was a forced choice, I went with #1 – which is the one that has the IR sky right – The PFx has the foreground closer to an IR film look. Just keep playing and blending – perhaps the two together? Both are very goods on thier own however – depends (as always) on the mood you wish to convey.
Get well Ed!
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Your dead right Robert, the first had the required mood, but the second had the clarity in the foreground.
I think some experimenting with a blend is in order,
Thanks again 🙂
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My pleasure – Looking forward to seeing the results – hope you are feeling better.
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I vote for the first one. Thanks for sharing.
Irene
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Thanks for the vote 🙂
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First. Love the prose! In the end, I went with the first one. That being said, I liked the first for the mood it set and the second for clarity. I’ll be interested to see the final shot.
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Thanks Elen, not many seemed to even notice the prose, which was the purpose of the images in the first place.
And i must agree The first did have the mood I wanted but the second had more clarity, so I might just blend the best of both, 🙂
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Thanks Elen, not many seemed to even notice the prose, which was the purpose of the images in the first place.
And i must agree The first did have the mood I wanted but the second had more clarity, so I might just blend the best of both, 🙂
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Hi Ed, I LOVE the first one, so much atmosphere and drama!
I am also well impressed with your poetry skills! Talented photographer and Seanchai!
(might I suggest rise instead of raise? Please feel free to beat me with a big stick for having the nerve…)
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Sorry someone has hidden my big stick, lol 🙂
I was thinking the same Ali, but then I was looking at changing fail to fall, so decided to leave as is, Rise and Fall just seemed corny to me?
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That’s cool! I look forward to seeing the finished result! Are you going to use it as a banner for your website?
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I’m drawn to the first one more, more atmosphere for me! LOVE the words/poem and the style of it! yet another great post! Hope you’re feeling better Ed? All the best, Pina
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Thanks Pina, 🙂
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Image 1 all the way. It’s more sinister!
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“Now the shadows of the past/ are the ruins that still last” great lines, Ed! And I go for the more atmospheric, even slightly sinister, first image. I like a bit of mood with my ruins! Get well soon….
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Ah Thanks, medicine is doing its job 🙂
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Nice prose… And, it matches the photos!
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