{H} creatives Photoblog
2 is 1 - The Mansion
Posted by {H} creatives (San Francisco Bay Area, United States) on 11 July 2007 in Architecture and Portfolio.
Hello, Inspiration Circle!
As always, thank you for each one of your comments, critiques and feedback - I do read, appreciate, and take each one to heart.
I decided to post a few more wedding pics due to prompting from fellow p-bloggers from Singapore, Anthony [this one's for you, pal! - Thx!] and tyan and from Atlanta, Ginnie. Hope the rest of you guys aren't bored because all of you have been so instrumental in fine tuning my portfolio and I really need your feedback on a few more wedding pics - maybe less the couples, more of the environment...and this time in post-processing that I coined "over-saturated sepia." B-)
This is a mansion in the Bay Area that is now used primarily for event functions such as weddings. Another couple friend got married there same day that my wife and I got married, except 6 years later - on June 3rd last year. So this one is for Felix and Priscilla!
I promise that I shall revisit your p-blogs in return, and thanks again for your support, comments, and critiques as I dream of becoming a "pro"! B-)
'Til then, Cheers! B-)
haole kokua from Pearl City, United States
it's been kind of a weird day... i don't really know why or how, just kind of unusual. and seeing this photograph is a perfect addition to my surreal-feeling day. (not to mention today is currently your yesterday, from where i am.) but thanks for your comment, and for being a part of my crazy tuesday! your other photos are fantastic as well!
11 Jul 2007 8:01am
ling from KL, Malaysia
I love love love this shot. This will make a very good finale picture in a wedding album. It's sort of like telling you that it is a happy ending to a wonderful wedding day.
Amazing shot. keep it up. Sorry I haven't been dropping by. Was kinda busy lately, looking for a new place to stay. :)
11 Jul 2007 8:14am
ColNed Pictures from Amersfoort, Netherlands
very nice angle and processing, well done H.
11 Jul 2007 9:03am
tengtan from Melbourne, Australia
The backlighting has produced a remarkable haloed effect giving much impact to the significance of this "temple" of human bonding.
11 Jul 2007 9:06am
HorseRotorVator from Newton, United States
WooHoo, this looks fantastic! I love the way you shoot things at angles and they come out perfect! :)
11 Jul 2007 9:29am
Ginnie from Atlanta, GA, United States
This has a lot of symbolism, H, because of the light from the background pouring in on this wedding place. It's like the Universe is welcoming this new couple.
11 Jul 2007 10:09am
Scene by Sharon from Canada
Very intresting processing and angle - really like it. I agree with Ling in its placement in an album could be very effective. Nicely done and extremely creative!
11 Jul 2007 10:12am
david from chesham, United Kingdom
certainly is a n interesing shot - i love the sky particularly!
11 Jul 2007 11:07am
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
What comes to mind here? Fiery passion -- perhaps the couple's love for one another shining out? A very imaginative approach to wedding pics; certainly outside the box and beautiful.
11 Jul 2007 11:23am
Jen from Alpharetta, United States
Love the angle and the over saturation...nicely done
11 Jul 2007 11:32am
Bron from Canberra, Australia
Nice new direction {H} I love the shiny/matt foreground!
11 Jul 2007 11:41am
Bob Israel from Brookfield, WI, United States
Very unique perspective and lighting make this picture a winner!
11 Jul 2007 12:51pm
Anthony from Singapore, Singapore
Woh.. superb... give ppl the feeling that something great is coming...from the house...
Something like a whole new beginning, esp with the 2 person walking out of the house!
Are they the newly wed couple?
Suit the theme for wedding! A whole new lease of life for every couple getting married in that location.
A great ENCORE! :)
U cannot stop now man... keep it going! you are doing great!
11 Jul 2007 1:27pm
SGP from Atlanta, United States
It's like the building is singing up to the heavens. Very nice.
11 Jul 2007 2:13pm
Shailja from Boston, United States
wow - what an angle! cool shot - though I wish I could see the two people more clearly because they do give more meaning to this shot. Otherwise, its a great capture!
11 Jul 2007 2:49pm
travelingrant from Kanazawa, Japan
Hmm. Well. I love the shot, BUT, I think it would work better either in B/W or, in regular color. Perhaps even over saturated a bit. To me, the sepia is a bit of a jarring change, especially after all the more standard b/w pics. The composition and subject are great though!
11 Jul 2007 3:14pm
Dawn Sutherland from Phoenix, United States
At first glance this looked very creepy to me but the more I looked at it the more I see the thought you wanted to to come across. I think that because it is different from your other shots it just took me a moment.
11 Jul 2007 3:20pm
Bahar from Toronto, Canada
very dynamic shot! the color, lighting and the angle all work well together, excellent processing!
11 Jul 2007 3:35pm
Alfredo J. Martiz J. from Tokyo, Japan
Nice angle and tones, the lighting and contrast is awesome! =)
11 Jul 2007 3:48pm
Will Williams from Bailey, United States
Nice camera angle, shot straight on this image wouldn't be half as fun :)
11 Jul 2007 3:49pm
Julio Pulido from Barcelona - Sant Boi, Spain
Buena edición.
Tus trabajos de Boda son realmente bonitos, trabajas muy bien el b/n y captas unas fotos muy espontáneas.
11 Jul 2007 4:49pm
Seraphine from San Francisco, United States
I looked at this picture, and audibly went "Whoa!" It's spectacular. Everything is perfect.
11 Jul 2007 5:08pm
Ming from Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Wow! A good starter for a coloured one! It's like a blast in the picture! I'm loving it ay!
11 Jul 2007 5:42pm
Shrig from United States
that's some place to get married! very nice angle and color. the streaky clouds and light above the house really adds to the picture.
11 Jul 2007 5:46pm
hamidreza from Tehran, Iran
Fantastic lighting, excellent framing. The tone is great. Thanks for sharing.
11 Jul 2007 6:04pm
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
Very interesting processing, quite surreal, and visually stunning
11 Jul 2007 8:37pm
Celialee from Kyoto, Japan
Excellent processing! Love the contrast in this picture!
11 Jul 2007 8:46pm
Lu mik spastiek from Vichte / Ghent, Belgium
What to say, so difficult to express the emotions which rise by seeing your pictures... It gives me the feeling you really do mean what you want us to experience in you pictures! - probably you won't get any clue of which emotions I experience by seeing your wonderfull blog...
But although this comment won't provide anyone insight in what I am trying to say, I just could not help myself typing these words you are reading right now...
Well, in tis picture I really adore the way the light burstes his way true the magnicicent shaped formation of clouds... The way the couple at his time is bursting true the light... As they are camouflaged by the static building which brakes the overwelming light... The details which are visible true the reflection of light on the tarmac...
Really hope your dream of comming a pro comes true
Kind regards,
Lu mik spastiek'
By the way, excuse me for the spelling mistakes...
11 Jul 2007 10:04pm
Candace from Emmaus, United States
Wow...I love the angle of this photo. And the light is beautiful....wonderful as always. I could never get tired of looking at your photos.
11 Jul 2007 10:34pm
bronzebilly u.k. from cardiff, United Kingdom
hey {H}--great angle and processing--striking image--billy
11 Jul 2007 10:56pm
ndiginiz from Kirikiriroa (Hamilton), New Zealand
Tena koe ehoa
The brightness is an intensity that sits well in the context of the framing.
11 Jul 2007 11:00pm
RoBeRt from Hawk Mountain, United States
Hey {H} , I think I saw this shot in a Highlander movie .... it's time for the QUICKENING !!!!! ......very cool and SURPRISE SURPRISE I agree with Can-dance there .... I too never get tired of looking at Her ! ... opps... I mean your pictures ....LOL..... Have a great day ;)
12 Jul 2007 2:26am
Nicolas from Houston, United States
Wow! What a dramatic picture... Hitchkock has been around you for a while? Great shot.
12 Jul 2007 3:44am
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
i like the way you took shot of the mansion...like our mansion in heaven,esp in the sepia tone,like some golden house!And ooh,that light shining from behind,somewhat perfects it!I think you are a pro already,don have to dream!:)
12 Jul 2007 4:27am
Sriram from Chennai, India
Neat and interesting and looks like it is a setting in another planet!
Lovely work!
12 Jul 2007 5:41am
moi from tampa, United States
Hey H , thanx for visiting me on my blog....I am glad u did coz it led me to this space and I just went through your collection here.....loved the wedding series so much ......beautiful collection, keep up the great work :)
12 Jul 2007 6:17am
allyy`* from Singapore, Singapore
i totally love that aura behind the building. gives it a majestic feel.
12 Jul 2007 6:38am
Addey Kehinde from London, United Kingdom
Awesome, awesome shots! I've been away from your blog for tooooo long!!
12 Jul 2007 8:08am
Ruth from United States
A moody setting for an interesting adventure, even a wedding!
12 Jul 2007 9:04am
our little hood from bruges, Belgium
oh yeah, you pimped up your pp'ing this time hehe, great atmosphere matey. Aspecially loving the bottom
ps: Couldn't help myself, so the first marriage photo is posted today, i have to say, it's amore special one of what you can call ' a marriagephoto' :-) but I thought I let you know anyway . cheers H
robin
12 Jul 2007 11:23am
Stu from Kyoto, Japan
Really love the unusual colours you've used here. That and the angle take the image to another dimension. Great work.
12 Jul 2007 3:57pm
Amit from Santa Clara, United States
wow! it is a nice shot. I wonder, how did you do post processing of this shot? It might be altogether different before post processing.
12 Jul 2007 4:53pm
MichelG from Koksijde, Belgium
as useall a very good composed and colorfull picture congrats
go one we want more
12 Jul 2007 8:56pm
Hercules from Jacksonville, United States
Hey {H}, what can I say ? this is an excellent attempt to salvage an image that would hit the cutting floor. Great use duo-tones . Watch your highlight,a fill-in flash would have helped or bracketing and combine in your post-processing . well done.
12 Jul 2007 10:47pm
L.Reis from Lisbon, Portugal
The aura provides a sense of irreality to the picture and the angle does the rest. Great !
13 Jul 2007 9:14pm
josef from Sweden
Amazing shot! I'll be in Singapore monday-wednesday (23-25 july) and in K.L. 27-31 of july. E-mail me and we'll hook up for a photo-session! :)
Ps. Not that I know where you might be, but there sure are a lot of commenters from that area, so I figured you might be around there. :) Ds.
14 Jul 2007 12:08am
Laurie from Lincoln, United States
Wow, I love what is going on in this pic! I like how the sun is shining on the mansion! The tone of the pic is very warm. Just a lovely shot! Bravo! =-)
14 Jul 2007 3:15am
stijn from brugge, Belgium
oh this is cool i love the composition ... nice capture of light too
14 Jul 2007 12:43pm
Rahul from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Beautiful, this is a real magnificient shot bro. EXCELLENT!!!!
15 Jul 2007 5:59pm
lemmingstone from Newcastle, Australia
It's a very intense effect used here but I think it works quite well. Also quite unique as part of a wedding series.
17 Jul 2007 11:51am
Gavin Hart from Ipswich, Australia
For me, this image in your wedding series is more like a dream and that makes it more emotionally powerful to my mind. It seems that many other viewers have been affected by it too. Excellent work! I like it a lot.
20 Jul 2007 10:29am
Nikon D100
1/4000 second
F/2.8
25 mm (35mm equiv.)