Cotswolds

[Josh Bear]

Dear All,

Sharing my view of a morning in the cotswolds. Hope you enjoy.

Best Regards

Josh

[Mike Parr]

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No2 has the feel of Olde Cotswold as I imagine it to be, have been there a few times its nice to see it shown so nice

[Stephen]

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I'd agree with Mike but essentially 3 nice pictures here Josh. The farm scene does seem to benefit from the B/W treatment, though I feel the doorway gives the impression the picture is leaning. I wonder though why you did the second shot in B/W. Cotswold stone has a wonderful colour and glow in sunlight which there is here so I find your decision puzzling, nice composition though. The Church scene does benefit from being left in colour IMO. Thanks for sharing Josh

[Ian]

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I was just thinking, have you thought about warm toning some of your mono shots?

Ian

[Josh Bear]

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I'd agree with Mike but essentially 3 nice pictures here Josh. The farm scene does seem to benefit from the B/W treatment, though I feel the doorway gives the impression the picture is leaning. I wonder though why you did the second shot in B/W. Cotswold stone has a wonderful colour and glow in sunlight which there is here so I find your decision puzzling, nice composition though. The Church scene does benefit from being left in colour IMO. Thanks for sharing Josh

Hi. Thanks for the comments all. Ian, warm toning is a great idea. Post shot creativity is something I do struggle with.

Stephen, I chose b&w because I like the tones in the clouds and the pattern of shadow and light on the bridge. I do have the colour raw and will have a look later. (sat in costa with a large latte and a cheeky muffin at the moment). Re the leaning door I agree. If memory serves the building was leaning but it does make the picture look a bit off.

Best regards

Josh

[Josh Bear]

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Here you go, colour version of the picture.

Best Regards

Josh

[Stephen]

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Beautiful, I think I prefer this version Josh

[Josh Bear]

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thanks.

I have had a play following Ian's suggestion as well. So here are some toned pictures.

Best regards

josh

[Stephen]

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Works for me Josh

[Mike Parr]

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Hi Josh, Stephen is right in that Cotswold stone does have a wonderful tone and texture to it and the colour version is very good as it is warm and inviting. I like the B/W one as it makes one feel that like the area it has a timeless feel. Either way both have come up trunphs in the PP department and I would be pleased with both.
Mike