Monday, 8 January 2007

I live here

iso 1600, f 5.6, ss 1/40
lens 17-85, focal length 85mm, tripod



This is where I live: Warrnambool, Australia. population about 25 000. Right on the Southern Ocean.
Taking this shot was heaps of fun. The light source was a little torch (held by my husband) and the main room lights just turn on really dim. I have never done this selective colouring stuff before so i thought I would give it a go. All advice and HHCC welcome, but really I was just playing around with this one.

36 comments:

Sara said...

I love this photo! What a great idea, and you pulled it off great!
I'm still smiling. This is really cool.

Ren said...

Oh I just love this idea... fantastic and original.

I don't usually like the selective colouring but I do like it here, and I think you've done it well.

Dorothy said...

You've done a fantastic job! I really really like this! And love that your husband helped you get this shot!

I also love knowing where you live on the map. My 13-year-old son is just obsessed with all things Australia! We're hoping to take him there next year.

Robin said...
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Robin said...

Ok...my lost comment got delated. My DS was pressing buttons on the key board and next thing I new my comment was gone.

I was going to say how much I love this picture. I think you did a fantastic job! Very cool!

It's These Little Moments said...

I really like this. What a great way to show us where you live!

Haleigh said...

This such a fun shot. Great idea.

Jenny said...

Absolutely awesome! Love the selective color and the selective lighting. Great mood and feel to this photo, even if it is just a map and a pin.

Anonymous said...

what a creative idea! love the lighting and the selective coloring. it really works for this photo.

Sara D. said...

Great Idea!!! love you lighting and the selective coloring works great with this! Good job!

Ariana said...

Wow, that's so awesome. I rarely like selective color but it's really cool here. I love the torch and how it lights up just that area.

You did a great job.

Anonymous said...

This is so cool! What a near idea. TFS

Monica said...

Cool photo!! Very creative!

I think the selective coloring works well with this picture.

Anonymous said...

Do love the coloring! And what a neat idea. Never would have thought of something like that.

~JustJulie~ said...

This is REALLY cool. The picture, the idea, the selective color... all of it. I'm glad you had fun taking it. I might have to steal that idea. I won't post it, though. But maybe a cool postcard with our new address when we move. Yeah, I like that! Thanks for the idea.

Me said...

I really love this. You nailed the whole concept. GREAT job. I might have to borrow the idea. ;)

Heidi said...

What a creative idea! Looks great...I agree that the coloring works well for this photo.

cephotos said...

I'm in awe....of your creativity and the capture. What a fantastic idea!

Amanda said...

Fabulous shot and it sounds like you really did have fun taking it. Great job and soak up some sun for me down there!

justem said...

This is so stinkin' cool! LOVE the idea! Great photo!

Anonymous said...

great play on the challenge. creative!

Anonymous said...

AWESOME idea!
Cari

Jan said...

Terrific shot! So nice to "see" where you live! TFS...

Adrienne said...

So creative, I love it!!!! Love the set up, and so cool to know EXACTLY where on the map you live :) So glad you are apart of this challenge!

Andrea said...

THIS IS AWESOME! I saved your picture to my computer so I can try to duplicate it for my all about me album and I'll probalby do it next week on the "my hometown" challenge! This is just too awesome!!!

How come I can't come up with cool ideas like this on my own!?!?!

lj0208 said...

that is sooooo cool.

Krissynae said...

Amazing photo. This is a great shot. Great Idea.

Michelle said...

This is such a great idea!!! wow!

great job!

Debbie said...

Great shot! What a neat idea and I think the selective color is perfect for this.

Dar Kaso said...

Wow, this is fabulous, love it!

melissapaige said...

wow - love your idea for this weeks theme. This is such a great photograph. I love the selective color and I might have to use this idea for myself sometime. great job!

Patti said...

Thank you for all the lovely comments. This was really fun to do. I was really happy that I could make it look like the vision I had in my head.

Stephanie said...

I really like how you did the lighting on this shot! Very imaginative!

Marla said...

I really like this, its different and creative. Nice job! :)

Anonymous said...

wowee! what a brilliant idea patti! I love it!

avidreader said...

What a great capture! I love this photo, it really caught my eye.