Mindful Of Storms

highton-ridley, on January 4, 2008, said:

Another from my Aldeburgh trip. I'm not sure what the building is but it sure seems to be built to last against those storms that whip up the Channel (La Manse) and hit the defenceless east coast.

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highton-ridley, on January 4, 2008, said:

...I should say that this is a re-upload after doing some perspective straightening.

George Sled, on January 5, 2008, said:

Thanks for the visit. I'm glad you liked the black and orange...it sure caught my eye. I took your suggestions and, as well, I experimented with HDR in the mono. I haven't had the chance to shoot a bracketed series with a tri-pod yet, for the best way to do HDR. Your series is wonderful.

highton-ridley, on January 5, 2008, said:

I understand that when shooting for HDR, bracketing the aperture and keeping the shutter speed constant gives an improved depth of field, yes?

La Mugna, on January 5, 2008, said:

Beautiful!

Greetings from Italy, La Mugna

highton-ridley, on January 6, 2008, said:

Thanks La Mugna your comments are always appreciated :)

© Ana García de Pablo, on January 6, 2008, said:

I like it! A great picture! A great building! A great storm! you had umbrella ? ;-D

Happy new year!

highton-ridley, on January 8, 2008, said:

Hi Ana! Thank you :) and you made me smile with your little joke. And a Happy New Year to you as well :)

© Tom Lussier, on January 11, 2008, said:

Beautiful moody shot with an impressive sky. It looks like a cross between a bunker and a house. World War II era maybe?

You said:I understand that when shooting for HDR, bracketing the aperture and keeping the shutter speed constant gives an improved depth of field, yes? This is an interesting question for me because I've always bracketed the shutter speed making sure my aperture was set small enough to ensure the proper depth of field. I will have to try your method and compare the results.

Regards from Virginia, Tom

highton-ridley, on January 11, 2008, said:

Thanks for the props, Tom :) The house could be residential - it's in almost the right place in Aldeburgh. I didn't see any other WWII stuff around so don't think it's specifically related... It's certainly built for it though!

As for the bracketing... I've not tried it yet (so far all my HDR shots have been from one RAW) - it's what I read someone else does. It seems to make sense as when your exposing for the brighter parts, more light = greater leeway for smaller aperture and therefore dof. But logic doesn't always apply.... ;-)

I'll be interested to hear how your 'speriments go :)

highton-ridley, on March 2, 2008, said:

Did you get the chance to try that unusual approach yet, Tom? I've had it explained by an expert why it must be t'other way round, and it does make sense.... but y'never know ;-)

George Sled, on March 2, 2008, said:

I think I indicated in an earlier comment that setting the exposure (probably F8 for the best results) and bracketing the speed is the way most people shoot. I was thinking, though, that this would work for landscapes where your depth of field isn't an issue. However, if you are doing buildings like this and using a tripod, you may want to use a slow shutter speed and bracket the exposure to make sure all the zones in the photo are sharp. I haven't tried this yet. I would be interested to see your results if you try this. Cheers from Ontario where we had bright, blue sky today.

highton-ridley, on March 3, 2008, said:

Aah.. thanks for the reminder it was you, George :)

Now that I've finished my photo essay, I've got a little free time so will 'speriment with both ways next time the opportunity presents itself :)

Cheers, Mark

© Tom Lussier, on March 3, 2008, said:

Hey Mark. I still maintain that when bracketing shots for HDR work the best results will come using small apertures and variable shutter speeds. The small aperture will ensure that everything is in focus. But I am no expert on this so a large grain of salt is required.

To answer your question, I have not had the opportunity to experiment with the aperture bracketing approach yet. So, needless to say, I'd be extremely interested in any results you come up with.

Regards, Tom

pekin platinel, on May 24, 2008, said:

Thank you for the beautiful photograph Highton Ridley.

This building looks like a small scale astronomical observatory or if we fix a sail it will be a wind-mill, it - is anyone's guess. Architecturally we may call it an "organic" style or Arts-and-Crafts movement, it is certainly a little gem.

highton-ridley, on May 25, 2008, said:

Thanks Pekin - I now think it's a meteorological observation post. I like those window reveals as well, just to take the monotony away from a blank wall. Thoughtful architects :)

Miguel A. Rodríguez Terán, on May 25, 2008, said:

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pekin platinel, on May 26, 2008, said:

Thank you everyone who has reported and dealing with the SPAM issue in the Panoramio, it seems to be we are recovering from the attack.

Returning to the building, my friend Marian showed me an email from the Aldeburgh Tourist Information Centre and I reprint it here with her permission:

[The building seen in the photograph] "is THE OLD MILL. Formerly, flour was ground there for the town. Latterly it was Mrs. Petit's Laundry. It is now a complex of flats.

This is the place where in Roman times the River Alde flowed directly into the sea. The Old Mill is situated to the south of Fort Green Car Park and as you mention appears to sit astride the sea wall. There is a gate facing the sea with an inscription which translated from the Danish reads - may God bless your going out and coming in - this may have been added by the Danish wife of a Jesuit priest! Father Black, who occupied the Old Mill before Mrs. Petit.

Our museum in the town is in our Moot Hall and contains many interesting pictures and items illustrating the history of Aldeburgh. During a visit to the town this is well worth inclusion to your sight seeing.

Aldeburgh Tourist Information Centre"