Japanese Gardens - Fort Worth

[bburton]

The most photographed object in this locale -- the arched bridge.

[Roy]

Looks great Bruce. Did you get out there today or was this over the weekend?

[engstrom]

Beautiful picture but for my tastes it's sharpened too much. Nice take on a "classic" shot though.

[bburton]

Originally Posted by engstrom

Beautiful picture but for my tastes it's sharpened too much. Nice take on a "classic" shot though.

Thanks for the feedback. Here's another version sharpened a tad less.

I think part of the reason it looks "harsh" is because of the severe backlighting. I appreciate your commenting.

[bburton]

Originally Posted by Roy

Looks great Bruce. Did you get out there today or was this over the weekend?

This was today, Roy -- both my wife and I had the day off. It was beautiful there: hardly any people.

But, as you know, the light is tricky. We were there from about 1:30pm to 3:00pm -- deep dark shadows and "white" bright light. What looks O.K. to the eye does not agree with the contrast capabilities of the average digital sensor.

I'm learning, but I need to spend more time there.

[engstrom]

Originally Posted by bburton

Thanks for the feedback. Here's another version sharpened a tad less.

I think part of the reason it looks "harsh" is because of the severe backlighting. I appreciate your commenting.

Bruce, yes, I like this version much better. You might be right about the backlighting causing problems.

[Roy]

Oh yes I know about the light.

Hope you don't mind me posting my photo from Saturday just 9 days ago. I think I was just slightly to the right from where you were with this one but you can see the change in color over those nine days.

[bburton]

Originally Posted by Roy

Oh yes I know about the light.

Hope you don't mind me posting my photo from Saturday just 9 days ago. I think I was just slightly to the right from where you were with this one but you can see the change in color over those nine days.

Don't mind at all -- any time. It was your recent photos that reminded me that I needed to get out there this Fall. A few times today, I had the definite feeling that I was standing where you had stood.

For this one, we were sure in the same spot. Your day looks a little more overcast with a slightly softer light, but the colors are sure changing quickly.

[danflake]

These are inspiring...looks like my wife and I are going to take a little trip over there. I haven't been to the Japenese Gardens yet.

[RHoldenSr]

Bruce and Roy real nice shots!

I was over there a couple weeks ago and I have not had the chance to process any of the images yet. I sure wish you could take in a tripod! but $75.00 for one hour is rather pricey for me

[brad]

I wouldn't know anything about it being the most photographed subject out there....

[bburton]

The second one of your's, Brad, is really nice. I love the colors. Seems there's a different paint job on the railings.

And now for something completely different:

[brad]

That one's cool, Bruce....


I'm thinking we all need an outing to the Japanese Garden one of these days.. not during festival, though, its already too crowded out there. LOL

[Roy]

Is this the same bridge? I almost missed it

[bburton]

By Jove, I think you've got it, Roy.

It looks a little like this. BTW: Again, I believe we were standing in the same place.