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Study Group 31
Diane Bovenkamp











 

Sisi Ho

Richard Lotman Brown

John Gilkerson

Diane Bovenkamp

Anu Nadimpalli

Paul Roth 

Carl Soerens

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December 2011 - Tenryu-ji

How I did it -

Taken just outside of the Monkey Shrine in Tenryu-ji, near to Kyoto, Japan. Details: f/8, 1/400 sec., ISO-1000, 75 mm, with Nikon D300..

COMMENTS:
 

Sisi Ho

This is a perfect postcard shot. I wish I were there.

Richard Lotman Brown


John Gilkerson

This image certainly captures the nature of the location.
Timing the boat so that it is clear of the viewpoint was essential.
A little straightening , I tried 1 degree, helps.
I also removed the end of another structure just above the foreground boats.

Diane Bovencamp


Anu Nadimpalli

Really nice tranquil scene. I think you can crop the bottom close to the boats in the foreground. And maybe you can bring out some more tones in the vegetation, just to make it a little more interesting. Was this taken in Fall? Fall colors can be simply spectacular in Kyoto.

Paul Roth

I think this is one of your better images Diane. I have a couple of minor comments that may improve the photo. I would lighten the shadow detail, and straighten the far side of t he shore a little. I agree it is being picky, but I believe it would enhance the image. Its unfortunate you don't have any detail in the sky.

Carl Soerens

A pleasant scene providing us a look into the community. I suggest cropping off the bright sky.

Diane Bovenkamp Bio

Diane Bovenkamp - Biography

Since obtaining my first camera when I was seven years old, I have been fascinated with photography. Presently, I’m on the Board of Directors of the Baltimore Camera Club, a club member of PSA, and enjoy participating in the print, digital and slide competitions, program nights, and seminars from visiting professionals. I joined PSA as an individual in 2008 to further develop my technique and personal style and to network with international photographers. The 2009 PSA International Exhibition is my first foray into PSA competitions. I look forward to learning more about the vision and techniques of monochrome photography from the other photographers in this group.


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