Is a non horizontal horizon a problem?

RR
Posted 15/11/2009 - 21:55 - Helpful Comment Link
I thought I'd post the image into the thread for you.

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It's fine here imho, the perspective clearly shows a slope in the landscape. Plus the tree indicates that it was taken level.
I'd be more concerned about the blown highlights in the clouds.
Edited by RR: 15/11/2009 - 21:57
mikew
Posted 15/11/2009 - 21:56 Link
I'd say fine too.
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doingthebobs
Posted 15/11/2009 - 22:05 Link
Thanks for posting the image for me, having a little trouble there.

I was looking at the image and wasn't sure if I had the camera off or not. I looked at the fence, then the trees and of course the horizon was on a slope and then I thought what the hell it looked ok to me!
So I thought I would seek a second opinion.
mikew
Posted 15/11/2009 - 22:10 Link
The central cloud;'s left edge looks like it's burnt out which is a bummer as otherwise the clouds look good. That said a really wide angle lens (sub 15mm) would have made those clouds fly by which is often a nice effect.
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davex
Posted 15/11/2009 - 22:12 Link
Seems ok to me, thing is most horizons of this nature are rarely level anyway. In fact, unless you are looking at a large expanse of water it is unusual to get a visually level horizon.

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davidtrout
Posted 15/11/2009 - 22:15 Link
There are times when a sloping horizon, or the illusion of a sloping horizon are OK. In a wide angle close up graphic image for instance its sometimes acceptable to tilt the camera for dramatic effect.
The illusion of a sloping horizon can be given in a picture like yours where the hillside slopes; or when looking across a lake at the opposite shore which runs diagonally to the plane of view.
I agree with RR that your picture seems level but the main cloud is a bit burned out.
david

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