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In today’s post we have a look at an image taken in Fall 2011 at the NY Metropolitan Museum of Art. One of the exhibits there displayed a tremendous amount of items dating to the 17th century. Many of the rooms were displayed just as they were during those times. Some were heavily ornamented, bordering on gaudy, while others were rather pleasing to the eye.
The shot below was captured through a doorway with a fisheye which produced a dream-like appearance of the room. But then there was a pesky lamp just inside the doorway which served to distract from the 17thy century harp that had grabbed my attention. After a very generous crop I ended up with this image.
Access to this room was partitioned off for obvious reasons, so photos had to be taken through the doorway and on trick angles. To the left of the frame is part of a table that survived the crop tool but the distracting lamps had to go.
In keeping with the time period I felt the need to go with a toned image, which seemed to generate a sense of yesteryear, not that I was there, mind you. 
Star effects added via Topaz Star Effects!
To close out the post here is a full view of the image in a traditional monotone. The aforementioned lamps were less distracting but nonetheless, took the eye away from the harp.
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Very cool Jimi! Really like the toned shot! Great work!
I’m not going to lie Jimi, that full image has the other two by miles. Not sure of the setup, but I would have even tried to get more of the harp in the center, orienting the camera more to the right? Either way, I really like the full image on the bottom.
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Thanks for the feedback bud. That takes me back to where I started but the color version of the full view had a really distracting light for me. There was a wall to the right and a wood railing keeping people at a distance which prevented a better angle.
Glad you like the full view version.
Jimi Jones recently posted..Into the Fog
Super shots Jimi. Love the little starbursts on the harp. Pretty awesome, my friend.
Len Saltiel recently posted..Dawn has Broken
What a cool find here Jimi! I think that I actually like the last one the best, it’s a really cool POV. Love the flares too!
Dave DiCello recently posted..Glowing city
Well done with the fisheye! Star effects is kinda cool. I could see where it would come in handy!
Rick Louie recently posted..Full Moon Rising
Thanks, Rick. The star effects have their place. I like to use them occasionally.
Jimi Jones recently posted..Sunset in the Hills
Nice effect with the fish eye Jimi. Must get one to try out myself.
Marc Collins recently posted..Trafalgar
Try one out, Marc. They are lots of fun when used judiciously. They are not for every situation but when you’re feeling a little wild…
Jimi Jones recently posted..Safe Harbor
Oh this is a tough one. I like the color but the toned image is so striking. The last image though really puts the harp into perspective in the room and I like the POV. Great job with Star Effects.
Edith Levy recently posted..A Perch With A View
I so want a fisheye. Love the distortion!
Chris Frailey recently posted..I Feel the Need…the Need for Speed
WOW, very nice pictures!
I’m with Adam, Jimi. That full image is the tops!. The door in the center gives an almost undistorted focal point for the rest of the scene. But, all are great!
Mark Neal recently posted..pseudo-HDR – Just for Fun to Extreme
I think I might be run out of town. I am not a fan of the fish-eye effect, especially when used indoors where the distortion becomes such a key factor in the image. The cropped versions, especially the toned one, are much more to my liking. However, I find that the star-bursts a little distracting.
Mark Summerfield recently posted..Cabell’s Mill, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park
No running out of town for you, my friend. LOL
Everyone has things they like and things they can do without, it’s all good. I appreciate the feedback and different points of view we all share. There is certainly more than one way to look at things.
Thanks, Mark!
Jimi Jones recently posted..Lines to the Sky
loving the starbursts Jimi!
Jim Nix recently posted..Modern symmetry
Sweet shots Jimi, and nice Empress Bling!
Mike Criswell recently posted..Blue-Blood Birder
I’m with Adam on this one, Jimi and would crop out just a little of the door on the left. And the toned shot is very appropriate for the subject.
Ken Bello recently posted..BLUE MONDAY 4
Thanks, Ken. Appreciate that feedback, man.
Jimi Jones recently posted..The Sunlit Dock
Choices, choices! This is a difficult one. I think I’m going to go with the final shot. I prefer that composition and the fish eye lens has produced an interesting perspective. Personally I find the original colour image just a little too saturated. But as always your processing is superb.
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Thanks, Andy.
Glad you like the final image. I really enjoy these types of posts with various viewpoints. Helps us all expand our horizons and learn a little something.
Jimi Jones recently posted..17th Century Harp
So absolutely stunning Jimi! That first shot, with all the colors and the way the light twinkles off the edge of the harp there really took my breath away!! Top drawer, my good friend!
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So cool man. What’s REALLY crazy is the people who can play these things. Double crazy if they can keep one in tune
A.Barlow recently posted..Floating In Ink
I’m really digging that final shot. The distortion, starbursts, and B&W processing all come together so nicely.
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[...] 17th Century Harp – the crisp light dances off the edge of this highly reflective harp from the 17th century in this great image by Jimi Jones. His wonderful composition coupled with the star effect of the edged lighting really merge to create a purely magical scene. [...]