The Goldsmiths Bench

[Pete Askew]

A final image from Zlatá ulička, Prague. Unusually for me I took two versions of this scene. This was shot at maximum aperture and another was taken at f/2.8 which ensured that most of the tools were in focus but the window was just out. However, I like this version. It has a vintage feel to it that suits the scene I think.

Leica M9 + 35mm Leica Summilux M f1:1.4. ISO 160, 1/250s at f1:1.4. PP in LR / Nik ColorFX Pro 4.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Incredible control of light there, Pete, and a very attractive image which again could lead to stories. Very atmospheric.

 

[Pete Askew]

Thanks Rob. The tableaux in Zlatá ulička were very effective and not over-done, almost amateurish in a way. I was intrigued by the half-open drawer on the left and that is where I 'centred' the shot.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Excuse my ignorance, but what is Zlatá ulička?

 

[Pete Askew]

http://www.pragueexperience.com/places.asp?PlaceID=964

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks! Did you try shooting a crossbow?

 

[Pete Askew]

No, we didn't go in the upstairs bits. It was a lightning tour. Mind it is pretty small.

 

[Tom Dunne]

These Prague images warm the heart. This is beautiful and how more wonderful it would be had the globe on that bench lamp been anything other than transparent.

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

Again Pete a superb image of light and colour. Very resting.

 

[Pete Askew]

Thanks Julian. Thanks Tom. Yes, an interesting glow would have been nice.

 

[Brian Moore]

I like that golden light falling on the front of the bench. Very nice, Pete.

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Lovely stuff Pete - is that tungsten fill against the daylight?

 

[Pete Askew]

Thanks Brian. Yes, Chris, there was some very low-level lighting in some of the rooms. Very nicely done and not over-lit.

 

[Davie Hudson]

Love this, the wood tones are amazing!

 

[Tom Dunne]

All superb.

 

[Pete Askew]

Thanks Davie. Thanks again Tom.

 

[Nick Lukey]

Top bombing Pete, very atmoshpheric.

 

[Beth Carter]

i think the shallow dof was the right call, this looks amazing.

 

[Aldous Lau]

Nice shot Pete, love the lighting and DOF

 

[Pete Askew]

Thanks Aldous.