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    matthew wrote a new post, “365 Days”, on the site mgcphotographynow. 19 hours, 23 minutes ago

    ThumbnailHello and welcome to a new year and a new look and the first post for 2012. The new look may change throughout the year,  just depends on how I feel at the time, one day I might think to myself I don’t like that […]

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    matthew wrote a new post, Photography, but not as you know it…, on the site mgcphotographynow. 19 hours, 41 minutes ago

    ThumbnailHello and welcome once again to mgcphotographynow, this will be my last update for the year, unless something super exciting happens between now and then.

    Not a lot has happened this week in my world as […]

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    matthew wrote a new post, By The Moonlight., on the site mgcphotographynow. 19 hours, 42 minutes ago

    ThumbnailHello and welcome once again. I’d like to start by saying congratulations to my wife for her 2nd place (projected image category) in our local photography clubs end of year presentation night on Monday, doesn’t […]

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      Len Metcalf replied 2 months, 1 week ago

      Matt, it is great to see you getting into your blog… I am loving seeing it progress…

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    matthew wrote a new post, Welcome…, on the site mgcphotographynow. 19 hours, 44 minutes ago

    ThumbnailHello and welcome to the first of what will be my weekly posts updates and what not.

    For those of you that don’t know me, I’m a black and white guy, that’s not to say I don’t do any colour work, there’s just […]

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    Nicole posted an update in the group Group logo of CritiquesCritiques 1 day, 2 hours ago

    some armchair photography…












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      Anne-Marie Seve replied 23 hours, 28 minutes ago

      Oh so luv em!!!
      I can see your. Mind working I each shot . . . .
      Luv the textures in 1 & 3, can’t pick what 1 is though ;-)
      2 is such fun! Gave me a laugh. . . . .
      The curve of the glass, reflection & the condensation work well together for me.in image 4.

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    Anne-Marie Seve and Profile picture of NicoleNicole are now friends 1 day, 23 hours ago

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    Nicole joined the group Group logo of CritiquesCritiques 1 day, 23 hours ago

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    Anne-Marie Seve posted an update in the group Group logo of CritiquesCritiques 2 days, 3 hours ago

    Decided to post a triptych as I couldn’t decide between image 1 & 2 but then 3 sort of completed the set what do y’all think?? . . ;)
    the originals needed some contrast, brightness/blacks tweaking, plus the first image had lint that I spot removed.



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      Nicole replied 1 day, 23 hours ago

      I like #1 best than #3 – very abstract. The 2 lights in #2 bother me (it is only in the eye of the beholder). I like the redish glow in #3.
      You are an inspiration for me! I will put mine tomorrow but do not hold your breath!

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        Anne-Marie Seve replied 23 hours, 33 minutes ago

        Thanx Nicole, I hadn’t really given those two light bulbs much thought but yes, they are rather a focal point and can be distracting . . ;-) ))

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    Len Metcalf posted an update 5 days, 5 hours ago

    I just found this site… not sure if it is any good yet…

    Photoshop Tutorials – Photoshop Essentials
    http://www.photoshopessentials.com/
    Welcome to Photoshop Essentials, where anyone can learn Photoshop! We offer Photoshop tutorials you won’t find anywhere else, with easy to follow, step by step training that’s perfect for…

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    thea posted an update 6 days, 7 hours ago

    Thought I’d start then year off with a favourite image of a Tulip just beginning to open. It was taken in the Blue Mountains last October and I have converted it to an antique look with Silver Efex.

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    thea posted an update 6 days, 7 hours ago



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      Anne-Marie Seve replied 2 days, 3 hours ago

      How beautiful soft & delicate! ;)

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      Nicole replied 1 day, 23 hours ago

      Hi Thea
      This is lovely! Have you thought may be about cropping a bit on the 4 sides?

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    Nicole posted an update 1 week, 1 day ago



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      Anne-Marie Seve replied 1 week ago

      Luv this low-key, high contrast image!!
      The light & lines of those rails really draw the eye well!!
      (I found this image by clicking on your name – its not in the critique group??)

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        Len Metcalf replied 1 week ago

        I just love the train lines and the way they draw you into the image… They seem to be the main subject, mainly because they are so bright. I do think there is a bit too much black around the image, and would consider cropping in a bit. I would probably come in so that the strong diagonal lines of the rails being you in from the lower RHS corner…

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      thea replied 6 days, 7 hours ago

      Great use of leading lines – evokes an urgency to get get to the light. Hope you weren’t in the tunnel to take this shot !

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    Len Metcalf wrote a new post, Ides of March photoshoot, on the site Erotic Photo Salon 1 week, 2 days ago

    ThumbnailBe inspired by the breathtaking iconic Sydney city backdrops highlighted with your figurative nude model Meluxine.

    For our regulars Meluxine needs no introduction, she is always sensual and surprising.. A firm […]

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    Anne-Marie Seve posted an update in the group Group logo of CritiquesCritiques 1 week, 2 days ago

    good morning!
    Thought I’d start the ball rolling . . .
    Started the masterclass last week & though I haven’t taken anything mind blowing decided to post regardless to get into the ‘habit’!
    Fog is such an intriguing dynamic beast. . – the familiar becomes unexplored & full of mystery. . .
    These were taken from the car driving (I was the…[Read more]

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      Nicole replied 1 week, 1 day ago

      not much to say: they are perfect!

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        Anne-Marie Seve replied 1 week ago

        thanx nicole!!
        Have a good class today!! ;) ))))

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      bencoope replied 1 week ago

      i like them, im always a sucker for mist though. the post production realyl brings them out and puts some depth into the images.

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        Anne-Marie Seve replied 5 days, 3 hours ago

        ;-)

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      Len Metcalf replied 1 week ago

      Nicole and Len here together in class, discussing your pictures…
      We both love the first one of the power lines in the mist.
      In the second photograph of the road, we played with cropping the guard rail and a little bit of road out of the image. This did change the focus of the photograph from the road to the vehicle in the mist. We both found…[Read more]

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        Anne-Marie Seve replied 5 days, 3 hours ago

        Thanx guys!
        I did consider cropping a bit but also really liked the graduated tone & wasn’t sure if I would lose that part of it. . . . ;-)

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      thea replied 6 days, 7 hours ago

      Hi Anne-Marie, taking images from a moving car and in fog is no mean feat! You have captured the images well and I like your perspective and use of leading lines. Your images remind me of an Australian photographer Graham Howe who also took images along the road minus the fog.!

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        Anne-Marie Seve replied 5 days, 3 hours ago

        Thanx Thea.
        Checked out graham Howe – luv his homestead & Transformations galleries!

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    Geoff Smith commented on the post, Do you photoshop your pictures?, on the site Visions from the real world 1 week, 5 days ago

    This is such an interesting area, especially for “landscape” photographers isn’t it?! There such diverse styles and approaches out there, many if not most presenting landscape images that are […]

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    Mike Stacey commented on the post, Do you photoshop your pictures?, on the site Visions from the real world 1 week, 6 days ago

    Well said Ian.

    There’s also the area of ‘abstraction’ and this has been one I have debated with myself many times. Abstraction can be achieved through very clever composition, or through the use of post […]

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    Len Metcalf wrote a new post, La La and Anastasia, on the site Christine and Len 1 week, 6 days ago

    Last Saturday saw Christine and Len shooting the delectable La La Gabor and Anastasia at the Queen Street Studios… The goal a magazine cover… I do hope you enjoy..

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    Len Metcalf wrote a new post, Do you photoshop your pictures?, on the site Visions from the real world 1 week, 6 days ago

    by Ian Brown

    How I dread that question. Or the pre-digital equivalent: “Do you use filters?” Not because I have anything to hide, or because I don’t have a good answer. I dread the question because of the […]

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    Len Metcalf and Profile picture of NicoleNicole are now friends 2 weeks ago

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    Not a lot has happened this week in my world as […]

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