“horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people ”
― w.c. fields
(miles away from where you are)
(for Imagecraft Bootcamp — Low Key Images, by Mitch and Lucile)
(also for Lucile’s photo 101 rehab)
*shot with nikon d700 and nikkor 50mm f/1.4 lens at ISO200, 1/8000s and f/2.5, edited in lightroom cc and DXO Film Pack 4, no horses were harmed during the course of this edit*
andy townend 
great job! you’re a master at this
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Oh, thank you….the original was actually rather bright and cheerful so this one was quite hard work, really appreciate your comment!!
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Yeah, it’s not wise to bet on people. Great photos, as always (the old Val, new name yet again).
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Thank you – and for the ID check, I was wondering…
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I figured I was somewhat recognizable, but there are a handful of folks I wanted make an effort to reconnect with 🙂
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I thought I recognised the tone, I’m intrigued by the changing ‘profile’…
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As in “darker”?
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That would be about it…
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Yes, oh well…
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So good!
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Thank you!
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Gotta love WC. Fantastic photo, Andy.
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Yes, and thank you Lois!
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Superior shot, Andy! The detail and sharpness of the water is divine.
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I’ve also now added the original…
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Thank you, it was (is) a divine location
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amazing how the mood changes with processing… brilliant illustration of that!! love the bw…
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I combined this with The Dark Side 19 and Change (plus)
Mooning Mayhem
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Excellent.
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Thank you Desley….
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both great shots, love the water, i think i like the fact you can see the red car, gives more elements and possibilities fo the photo, whereas normally i prefer black and white…:)
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Thank you Justine, and yes I agree with you, I also loved the colours in the original…
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🙂 What are you up to this weekened? x
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Oh, this, and that…
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i like that better than this!
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Although sometimes that can be even worse…
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