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Finger Chords


Finger Chords
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Copyright: David Gumprich (Refugee) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4087 W: 433 N: 6814] (24108)
Genre: People
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2008-06-23
Categories: Artwork, Friends/Family, HPP [Heavily Post-Processed]
Camera: Olympus C-760 UZ
Exposure: f/4, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Friday Theme 2008/06/27 "Fingers or Toes", Black and White or Sepia, Friday Themes [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-06-26 0:04
Viewed: 372
Points: 72
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I wandered into our lounge room during the week while Sandy was playing her 12 string Takamine; needless to say I took the opportunity to sit to one side and attempt to capture her fingers as they moved along the fret board. In the workshop the coloured version and thanks once more to Helen for the opportunities.

PP Work- PSP X

Adjust - Colour - Channel Mixer - Output channel grey - Red (90%), Blue (0%), Green (0%), and Constant (-10%)
Slight Crop
Resized
Rectangular Selection and Invert
Adjust Hue and Saturation - Hue Map - Neon glow
Adjust Blur - Gaussian Blur - 5.00
Effects - 3D Effects - Buttonize
Selection Invert
Effects - 3D Effects - Buttonize
Removed selection and saved
Re opened and added the text

When a man points a finger at someone else, he should remember that four of his fingers are pointing at himself ~ Louis Nizer
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Hello David,

A wonderfully focussed shot! The details of the fingers show all the pressure and sensitivity needed when playing an instrument.

I like your pp work!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Hi David,

Beautiful detailed and artistic picture of Sandy's hands (and rings). I can not compare yet, but I have the feeling B&W is the way to go here.

TFS
Els

hello David
wonderful musical shot my friend
good composition and perfect for the theme
nice presentation
superb lighting and nice framing.
good choice of coloured BG with BW foreground.
regards
Manuj Mehta

Clever shot and although the pp work is not to my tastes, I appreciate the work involved and how it could appeal to many - interesting effect. Sharp details on the hand and rings - impressive stuff overall.

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  • juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2390 W: 0 N: 768] (12746)
  • [2008-06-26 1:13]

Hola David,
preciosa foto,
presentación cuidados detalles...
foco y pov.
saludos amigo.
Mi web site: www.victorcardoso.es.

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3301 W: 663 N: 1895] (15853)
  • [2008-06-26 1:27]

Excellent piece of work; congrats !


v

Hello David,
Beautiful idea,That good capture of this fingers.
Excellent contribution for the theme.
Well done.TFS.
Greetings
H.Ayhan

a very well composed photo for this week's theme.
good PP, very well prepared. good job.
thanks
y2koSan

Hello David,
Great photo (and note, special the end) with an amazing hand, with all those rings creating a very special mood. Great light and compo.
Superb and original posting. Congrats my friend,mb

Hi David,
Very nice composition for the theme, nice details and well presented and composed, nice focus and sharp picture with a good contrast in black & White, very good in color too.
Have a nice day, my compliments,
Michel

Hi David,
This is an attractive isolation of the fingers playing the guitar. The selective desaturation is effective. I can almost hear the music playing. Best regards, Danilo

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  • fff Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 619 W: 0 N: 39] (2595)
  • [2008-06-26 5:29]

Hi Dave good details great idea of using b&W and colour together tfs bye Shimon

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  • harpya Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5072 W: 178 N: 5948] (31677)
  • [2008-06-26 6:13]

Hello David


Beautiful close
I always liked hands.
I find them beautiful, big, small!
And I like all the ones that play any
instruments, but I love the ones that play violins.
Beautiful shot and great addition to the theme.
Congratulations

Sérgio

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3298 W: 265 N: 6190] (23052)
  • [2008-06-26 7:39]

Very fine crisp details and composition. I do wish it were just a little brighter though (personal taste)
TFS
silke

This is a very nice composition with great framing. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

Bom dia David

Beautiful B/W, great take and lovely to the friday theme. Congratulations

My regards

Teresat

Hello David

As usual a very good contribution to the Friday theme. I like all the hard work you put into this. The colour on the outer border contrasts well with the greyscale on the hand. Lovely clarity and detail on fingers and hand - Yes and also the rings. All fits in very well with the music image.

TFS

Wia

Hello David

A superb shot here, good sharp detail and nice lighting, Excellent PP work to give an interesting feel to the view.

TFS and for joining in the theme

kind regards Helen

hi david, nice shot, great frame for this plus a nice tight composition, nice work,
tfs,' i am a fan of guitar shots as i am a guitar player!
scott

beautiful capture of Sandy's fingers at playing guitar.. sharp and detail.. lovely entry for this week theme.. good one, David.. nice pp work too.

regards, terry

Great photo added to the theme
Very sharp and detailed
TFS
Cynthia

Aye, we finally get to see Sandy.... her fingers at least! Nice work on this David! Excellent sharpness! A perfect contribution to the theme! Love the framing!
B-)
Linda

Really nice and sensitive shot.
I thought did something similar like this,
but with one Venezuelan instrument of
4 strings named CUATRO(four), but I had not time to find one. When I can, I will do.
Regards,
Mario

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1024 W: 14 N: 558] (9152)
  • [2008-06-26 20:07]

I really like this!! Especially in b&w! A very nice contribution to the theme, I really like the framing. Great idea! TFS and have a great day!

Hi David,
That is a C chord ... nice capture. I like the way you process this using mixed format ... nicely done. Very good tonal range and image clarity. Well composed! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

ps --- I tried pointing a finger and only three fingers points back at me as my thumbnail does not point back at me. Ummm ... I'm just wondering how Louise Nizer does it :)

Expressions are here.

Hello David,
Wonderful idea and original,..real fingering of music..
Nice capture and good framing..
Good contribution to Helen's theme..

CM

Hi David,
She must be very talented to handle twelve strings...four on a ukelele are too many for me;)
I like the tight crop on her hand, but I must say I prefer the WS version, it shows the detail of the instrument better.
A good contribution to the theme nevertheless.
Pete.

Excellent capture.
Love the PP work you did to enhance the photo.
Excellent sharpness and details.

How can she play with nails that long :-)????? I have to cut mine to the bone.
And Takamine, the RR (my opinion) of acoustic guitars. I have a 6 string one.
TFS
Pierre

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  • wilth Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 224 W: 34 N: 330] (1217)
  • [2008-06-27 6:38]

Hi David,
Very creative and a nice addition to the theme.
The framing really puts the eye where it needs to be on this one.
Good sharp well composed and presented image.
TFS,
Wilt

hi David

This one is very original! Good idea to have this abstract shot and it is just so fitting for the theme. Well done especially the ringed fingers.

tfs, bill

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4087 W: 209 N: 3555] (26949)
  • [2008-06-28 3:14]

Hi David

A superb closeup on the hand with good texture, lighting & dof. Tfs!

Hello David, Excellent image and presentation. Just a shame we don't have the audio as well!! Thanks also for the note.
Cheers,
Pat.

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  • kbeall Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 577 W: 112 N: 901] (3538)
  • [2008-07-01 13:51]

Hands and musical instruments I always find fascinating, David. Good focus and composition. I like the B&W treatment here, but I also like the pink rose decoration that I noticed in the workshop!
Hope your day is filled with music,
Karen

Congratulations my friend!
Wish you a great birthday (any kids invited? :-) also all the best in good health!
I used this posting to celebrate your happy day, David, music on your birthday is a must and this is a wonderful picture to celebrate!
Have a great day my friend!
Hans

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  • clic Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 688 W: 0 N: 154] (3878)
  • [2008-07-02 16:58]

Hello David
An encounter of two artists: The first vibrates the chords, while the second creates an appealing setup that concentrates attention on the mood!
A jazz festival is going on in Montreal until mid-july.
Have a g'day.
Robert

Hello David,I wasn't around to participate in this particular theme, so missed seeing all the shots.This is a fine example; very sharp, clear and well presented.
I like your decision to come up really close to the hand so that we can focus on it totally.I think that b&w was a good choice.
Tfs, regards Jean.

Thanks for your comments on 'Pretty in Pink'.

Hi David,
Something different fro m you but nevertheless very good!
Very creative image and excellent PP work! Well done.
TFS, Vassilis

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