Water fountain color treatment from Arlington

[equilution]

...so, here's another shot from my trip to Arlington National Cemetery. I forgot all about this one. I was walking back from Kennedy's site, when I happened upon this water fountain. I couldn't have staged this one better. The sign was perfectly tilted, and I thought this was a Saturday Evening Post scene. I'm not sure if I like the organic one or the the color treatment better. I feel like the selective coloring has been too much of a novelty for me, and possibly overdone. Thanks for looking!



...and the organic one.

[bfischer]

I actually like the colour one better than the altered one, but wonder if it might be a more powerful message fully in B&W...

powerful pic tho - thanks for sharing

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Originally Posted by bfischer

I actually like the colour one better than the altered one, but wonder if it might be a more powerful message fully in B&W...

powerful pic tho - thanks for sharing

Yeah...I tried the full b/w, but couldn't get the contrast where I wanted it. Thanks for looking.

Jim

[(CMC)]

I need to get PS, I so want to try that selective coloring. Looks great!

[PointNShoot]

Kindof funny when you think about the absolute perfection the military people maintain there.

[SoxAddict]

Cool!! I love them both for different reasons - love the original just in general, lots of color & nice perspective. But like you say, the selective color shot is great for delivering the message and letting you focus in on the sign. Love them!

[candylee925]

I enjoyed both but love the contrast of the selective color shot. Always enjoy viewing your work - thanks for sharing.

[macrobaby]

I agree, I like the b&w with selective coloring to make the point stand out. Both look good. Great catch!

[CobraNutt]

I love em both! The selective color adds that little extra touch to make it stand out. The organic version is just a classic shot. Poignant, if I do say so myself. I, too, enjoy your work! Keep em coming!

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Originally Posted by (CMC)

I need to get PS, I so want to try that selective coloring. Looks great!

I acutally used Lightroom. I haven't figured out how to do it in PS yet. Thanks for looking!

Originally Posted by PointNShoot

Kindof funny when you think about the absolute perfection the military people maintain there.

It is quite ironic, PNS! I guess they put all their efforts in what really matters. Thanks!

Originally Posted by SoxAddict

Cool!! I love them both for different reasons - love the original just in general, lots of color & nice perspective. But like you say, the selective color shot is great for delivering the message and letting you focus in on the sign. Love them!

Thanks, Nicky! I've never had a photo opp jump out at me as dramatically as this one did. I was excited that it turned out the way it did.

Originally Posted by candylee925

I enjoyed both but love the contrast of the selective color shot. Always enjoy viewing your work - thanks for sharing.

Thanks, Candylee! I appreciate the compliment! Hope to see some of yours soon! Jim

Originally Posted by macrobaby

I agree, I like the b&w with selective coloring to make the point stand out. Both look good. Great catch!

Thanks, MacroBabe! I learned all I know from DPS!!

Originally Posted by CobraNutt

I love em both! The selective color adds that little extra touch to make it stand out. The organic version is just a classic shot. Poignant, if I do say so myself. I, too, enjoy your work! Keep em coming!

Thanks, Cobra! I was hoping it wasn't too morbid having the stones in the background behind something so mundane as a broken water fountain! Thanks for looking! Don't let go of that Cobra dream! I'll come up to SLC so we can burn rubber!!