Quin Abbey

[Tom.Maher]

September 8, 2009 at 9:29 am

Black and White treatment for Quin Abbey, Co. Clare.

[Liam2673]

September 9, 2009 at 9:27 am

I have to admire the presentation, bordering etc.

The image itself would be better viewed in a larger format in my view, to see better detail on the abbey. Also the foreground very dark.

[Deebo]

September 9, 2009 at 12:22 pm

I concur with Liam.
I think to see this bigger or in print would show more of the details and the fine brickwork. Quick shadows n highlights 10-15% would life this or simply dodge in the foreground to bring back some details
Dee

[b318isp]

September 9, 2009 at 1:02 pm

Still, it’s a good image, very like a postcard!

[Tom.Maher]

September 9, 2009 at 9:19 pm

Thanks for the feedback guys. Here’s another try at processing. I’ve added a vignette, some film grain and a gradient map to lighten the foreground and darken the sky. I’ve left the bare image for a closer look.

I was also thinking of a crop to remove the buildings on the right and possibly clone out the poles on the left (anybody think it’s worth the effort?).

[aoluain]

September 9, 2009 at 11:02 pm

Second one works better for me with the brightened foreground and crop.

I like this.