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Old and New (for 3in1)


Old and New (for 3in1)
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Copyright: Silke Force (Silke) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3213 W: 265 N: 6004] (22402)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-01
Categories: Daily Life, Architecture
Camera: Nikon D-70s, Sigma 18-200 mm (F3.5-6.3), Sigma UV 62 mm
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Friday Theme 2008/07/04 "3in1", City Lights [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-07-04 4:12
Viewed: 267
Points: 60
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
In recent weeks I’ve had three occasions to see this historic church, only one of which was actually connected to events at the church itself. But I was lucky, for the weather was good for shooting each time.
For the “3 in 1” theme, I offer three views of the beautiful steeple, but I ask your forgiveness if I place my alternate views in a workshop. The mid-day sun washed out the sky in one shot, making a collage less than ideal.

The view I offer you here is one of the two taken on Canada Day when Roy was playing in a musical event outside the church proper.
The Cathedral Church of St. James is both a parish church ministering to Toronto’s historic St Lawrence neighbourhood and a cathedral (where the bishop's chair - the "cathedra" - is located). The building dates to 1853, the last of four churches built on this site. The first wooden one (erected in 1807) was replaced by 2 stone churches, each of which burned down. The current building has gone through a number of renovations and updates, the last of which was in 1997, when a peal of 12 change-ringing bells was installed.

Set-up: To capture this I had to stand on the streetcar tracks in the middle of the street. This meant timing my (somewhat slow) walk so that there would be no traffic in either direction, while Roy fussed on the sidewalk behind me :) A local resident tried to tell me that shooting into the sun as I was doing was dangerous – so I was well cared for ;)

Tech: Captured in raw, adjusted levels and contrast, converted to jpg, cropped for perspective and to eliminate a bit of overexposed sky to the top right of the building, resized, sharpened, framed and signed

Thanks for looking and have a safe weekend (^o*)
shelbeesmom, Romeu, inaam, mikolaj_cava, patshoo, wkshelton, chrisJ, boonie, c_rapp, Mitra, dareco, kokos101, lrw1966, machinelove, Beger, Refugee, y2kosan, MLINES, sorinabal has marked this note useful
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This is my fav of the three Silke! LOVE this color! my favorite! Excellent sharpness, LOVE the wavy-ness of the glass! Outstanding post of the three views of this building!
B-)
Linda

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3296 W: 662 N: 1893] (15833)
  • [2008-07-04 4:26]

Excellent compo !

thanks,
v

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  • inaam Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1738 W: 5 N: 382] (1348)
  • [2008-07-04 4:30]

Hello Silke,

I am always impressed by the intellectualty as seen in your photogaphy and this is one of them. An excellent shot taken my friend. Fine lines and luminosity is superb, well done.

Thanks for sharing this image.

Hello Silke! Very interesting modern architecture. Original mirror. Good idea, very good work. Good luck!

HI Silke,
Magnífica!
TFS
Raimundo

Creative POV of three in one,Clear and crisp sharpness of mirror reflect,well prepare composition and good framing,Good work,TFS.

Hello Silke

I like this pov alot the reflection is and composure is amazing well done with great clarity

TFS kyle

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4047 W: 207 N: 3459] (26357)
  • [2008-07-04 5:54]

Hi Silke

Fantastic reflections, with good colour, sharpness & distortion. Tfs!

Hi Silke
This one serves well as the "lead" image of your three in one. The shimmering image is well captured on the skyscraper's glass sides. Quality detail and colors here my friend.

Dan

This looks very nice and beautifully presented! Great pictures. Excellent contribution.
Best wishes,
Achim

Great pov love the glassy reflection and beautifully presented. TFs
Christan

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  • RSK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 241 W: 48 N: 334] (2926)
  • [2008-07-04 8:39]

Hi Silke,good presentation for the 3in1 theme,appart from the great reflection of the church with the blue sky,I like how you have added the black frame it really gives the image vibrance.

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  • Mitra Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1445 W: 75 N: 806] (7190)
  • [2008-07-04 8:57]

Hi My friend Silke,
Interesting modern architecture,Original mirror & Good idea. Well done.
Mitra

Good work! All three are very nice and the architecture is beautiful!! Your pictures are so varied and interesting. Have a smiley day!

hi silke!
excellent reflection on this new building, i like it.
tfs
zoran

Silke Hi:
Wonderfully composed and presented. Very well done and excellent for the theme.
Congrartulations
Larry
USA-tfs

Very creative theme entry Silke.
I like the combo of verticle and horizontal lines here.
Nicely cropped and preseneted.
Well done.
- Vincent

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  • Cyn Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 45 W: 0 N: 10] (288)
  • [2008-07-04 14:44]

Hi Silke, great image,good pov,nice compo! gr Marleen

Hello, my friend,

I think this is probably the best way to show three photographs. I know for certain that I lost a lot of detail when my shots were all reduced in size.
They all have their own charm but I think I like this one best because of its originality and because I could spend longer looking at this and seeing new features, or recognising new perceptions.
Lovely details and colours throughout!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Hi Silke,
Looks familiar :-) Great capture of treflection, nice sharp and bright. Great colours and superb PP work for the theme.
Great one oh Lady of the Lens :-)
Hans

Very beautiful composition and colors Silke, the sharpness is astounding. Congratulations
María José

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3115 W: 211 N: 6561] (25952)
  • [2008-07-04 18:07]

I forgive you!!
I do like your reflections here Silke. The tower distorts well in all the panes of glass.
Well done
Janice

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2949 W: 546 N: 3224] (14342)
  • [2008-07-04 18:55]

Hi Silke,
Impressive reflections with a magnificent coloured harmony! Toronto with its many glasses buildings and its beautiful light is a good place for taking this kind of photos! You did that so perfectly! Bravo! Annie

Really good the three shots, specially this.
The reflection and luminosity are great.
Your presentations fit perfect to the theme.

Mario

Hi Silke, superb composition with fantastic reflections, great idea, very well done, have a nice week end, ciao Silvio

ciao Silke..
great contribution for the theme.. effective indeed.. excellent way to take the classic!! thanks
saluti from Stockholm
ciao Marco

Hiya Silke

Yes indeed I have to agree with Linda here, this is also my favourite, its arty and original with an additional abstract feel. Having said that I do like both the workshop views too, this one however has that added voom voom ;-)


TFS and for joining in the theme

kindr regards Helen

Three different POV's Silke and each one different in colour as well. Good clear reflections in this one, a good crop and nicely framed.
David

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  • ttreen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1562 W: 116 N: 3521] (14072)
  • [2008-07-06 8:17]

Oh Silke
I am so happy to hear you where safe with much help from Roy and your adviser! lol
Wonderful reflections.. I also love the color you where able to catch! Such detail we can even see an office plant on one of the top windows...


Tricia

at first glance, i was looking for three images, but after reading your detailed notes - it all made sense. a very well compose contribution to this weeks theme. your 2nd photo you have on the workshop is what i really like. details and colors are very good. your POV is my fave. very well done.
koduS...
y2koSan

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  • MLINES Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1130 W: 90 N: 889] (6212)
  • [2008-07-08 22:19]

Hi Silke. This is very effective with the vertical element well aligned and the clarity good. Reflected old from the new is a story in itself. TFS. Murray.

Hello Silke,

Just a great idea for the Friday theme, I've missed this one last days. Excellent reflexion of the old building in the new one and also splendid colors and clarity. TFS
Best regards,
Sorina

Yes, you kept your eyes well open !
Good contrast ( old in new )
like the compo

TFS Slike
Greatings
Jan

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