I agree with Aileni regarding the depth of field. It would take some of the detail out of the background and pop the texture of the fence a little bit more, if that was what you were looking for.
I love the detail in old fences. This is a perfect example of the age of perfection. http://reesspace.blogspot.com/2009/10/monochrome-monday-adorned-porch.html
Great stately home. I agree with Aileni, I think a shallower depth of field would have highlighted the patterns on the fence a bit better with less distraction from the grass. It's a great subject though, fun to shoot.
Thanks to everyone for visiting and commenting. Next time I'll try reducing the depth of field. That's a good idea. I was hoping the rosettes on the fence would stand out more which was part of what I wasn't happy about with the fence shot.
As that you are into photography, I thought that you may be interested in a monthly blog posting that I started in July called "5 on the fifth" where you take 5 random photographs on the fifth of the month and post them to your own blog and then post a comment on MY blog with your name, location and link to your site - I then update my blog entry so the world has your link.
Interested?
Here's a link to my blog http://thestateofthenationuk.blogspot.com/
and a link to the last "5 on the fifth" entry http://thestateofthenationuk.blogspot.com/search/label/5%20on%20the%20fifth
Beautiful house, the detail is very attractive.... I love to see wrought iron fences like that, I would not like the up keep of painting them though....
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It is irritating when you can't get the shot you want. I think reducing the depth of field to a sliver might have sufficed.
ReplyDeleteJust great Carver, give me the key!!!! and i will move right inn :-)
ReplyDeleteHugs from Anne this Sunday.
I wouldn`t mind living in that house...! The fence is great too.
ReplyDeleteThere was a style in that house.
ReplyDeleteJust the house I want. Nice shot!
ReplyDeletenice shot, Carver. if it were me, i just might crop it a little tighter
ReplyDeleteLovely shots!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great house!
ReplyDeleteA very nice Greek harmony. The fence is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove the house...am ready to move in.
ReplyDeleteI think it is beautiful :)
ReplyDeletelove the house!!!!
ReplyDeletehere's my 1st entry
What a terrific house...and the wrought iron gate is just the right touch!
ReplyDeleteSandi
Magnificent doorway dear Carver!
ReplyDeleteAnd b&w fits so well!
Léia
That's a stately home. I wouldn't hop that fence if I didn't have to. It's lovely and makes its point!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful fence that is! (Imagine being able to make it.)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous entrance!! I'm so a door person. Nice fence.
ReplyDeleteSo what is it about the fence shot that you weren't happy with? I actually like the varied textures in it quite a lot.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Aileni regarding the depth of field. It would take some of the detail out of the background and pop the texture of the fence a little bit more, if that was what you were looking for.
ReplyDeleteThough it is really a very nice photo as is!
A house and the fence is great. I love the details.
ReplyDeleteI like them both but I know how it is when your after something..
ReplyDeletereally nice subject-
I love the detail in old fences. This is a perfect example of the age of perfection.
ReplyDeletehttp://reesspace.blogspot.com/2009/10/monochrome-monday-adorned-porch.html
Great stately home. I agree with Aileni, I think a shallower depth of field would have highlighted the patterns on the fence a bit better with less distraction from the grass. It's a great subject though, fun to shoot.
ReplyDeleteI just love the fence. And the house, ofcourse :)
ReplyDeleteGreat pic, even if you are not satisfied!
ReplyDeleteThanks to everyone for visiting and commenting. Next time I'll try reducing the depth of field. That's a good idea. I was hoping the rosettes on the fence would stand out more which was part of what I wasn't happy about with the fence shot.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures and house! The door and the fence in very nice.
ReplyDeleteI like the details of the fence. Gorgeous house.
ReplyDeleteNice capture. Gorgeous house.
ReplyDeletemagnificent!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful house and beautiful fence!
ReplyDeleteNice photography.
ReplyDeleteIt looks good to me!
ReplyDeleteHi
ReplyDeleteAs that you are into photography, I thought that you may be interested in a monthly blog posting that I started in July called "5 on the fifth" where you take 5 random photographs on the fifth of the month and post them to your own blog and then post a comment on MY blog with your name, location and link to your site - I then update my blog entry so the world has your link.
Interested?
Here's a link to my blog
http://thestateofthenationuk.blogspot.com/
and a link to the last "5 on the fifth" entry
http://thestateofthenationuk.blogspot.com/search/label/5%20on%20the%20fifth
It works well as a monochrome and the fence is a good/interesting shot!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful house, the detail is very attractive....
ReplyDeleteI love to see wrought iron fences like that, I would not like the up keep of painting them though....
I like the look of the house, and that fence is darling. ~ Calico Contemplations
ReplyDeletei don't like the house style but that fence is great!
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