When it comes to One Four Challenge, it’s all about the right image. You want to choose one that will give you most inspiration. Or challenge. I spent my August searching for the image and here I was, none the wiser. Then I got an idea.
This was my very first image for Stacey’s ABF Forum, from last July. I was new to all this editing stuff, it was quite a challenge to choose an image to work on. Back then, I thought I did a good job. Especially since this is a scan of the paper photo. I decided to play with this image in September OPF, to see if I learned new things and whether I can do it better.
For week 1 I am sharing my edit from the last year, so you can compare my skills before and now. (There will probably be no difference 😛 )
Occupying the site of Rondeau/Bassin des Cygnes of Louis XIII, the Apollo Fountain was constructed between 1668 and 1671. Charles Le Brun designed the centerpiece depicting the Greek god Apollo rising from the sea in a four-horse chariot to light the sky. A pond was dug on the site of the fountain in 1639 called “The Pond of the Swans”. When King Louis XIV of France had it enlarged in 1671, the pond’s east-west orientation and the common association of the King with Apollo prompted Charles Le Brun to suggest dedicating the site to Apollo. The fountain forms a focal point in the garden and serves as a transitional element between the gardens of the Petit Parc and the Grand Canal.
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A fascinating picture! I like the crop and the richness of colour of this edit and look forward to seeing what you do with it this time round. 🙂
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Thank you, I am glad you liked it.
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What an amazing sculpture and there are NO PEOPLE in the background!! So many opportunities, look forward to seeing what you do here.
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It is such a busy place, I don’t know how I managed to avoid all the people. Must confess, I was happy with the result. I have no idea where I’ll end up.
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I always enjoy your interesting images, I haven’t been to Europe so they always surprise me
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What a brilliant idea Lore!! Love that you are going back and revisiting.
We always learn so much by revisiting an artwork and/or photograph – can’t wait to see where you take the image this time. I do like the warmth you brought into it, making the sculpture the focus.
What a magnificent sculpture! Breathtaking really and it must really be something quite special seeing it in person.
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One of the best parts of my life are travels. I adore discovering all the wonders of the world. Versailles is certanly one of those places that take your breath away.
Glad you liked my idea, sometimes I feel like I am a mad scientist! 😀
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I echo afairymind’s remark about the rich colours, and Robyn’s about the warmth. Did you straighten it too?
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Yes, just a bit. I like the idea, but I think it is overall too dark. Hopefully, I can improve it a bit. Or not. 🙂
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love this statue…and amazing no people in the photo
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That was a miracle. Thank you so much!
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The way the horses emerge from the water is really quite magical,and shows up better in the edited version. This should be a fun month to watch!
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I hope it will be a fun month to edit. 🙂 Thank you!
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I remember this photo, looking at it again i think you did a good job adding some contrast to the picture but the warm tones did seep into the sky. I am interested in seeing the difference in your skill level now one year on.
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I find it a harsh edit, too dark. I am interested to see that, too. Tnx, Ben!
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Excellent choice of image for this exercise. Your edit takes it in the direction of bringing out some atmosphere and some warmth. You’ve also added depth to the image, the original was rather 2-dimensional. I like this edit and look forward to more.
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I think you decribed things I had no idea I achieved. 🙂 Thank you so much.
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What a fun idea, I’m betting you will find that you have learned quite a bit in the last year and things you weren’t sure how to fix back then you understand now… looking forward to watching you be a mad scientist. 😀
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Thank you, it is fun to go back and apply things I learned.
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