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Posted 18/07/2010 - 11:58
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Hi I am just trying to come to terms with landscape shots and finding it difficult.
Not sure yours would not have been more interesting with the main feature to one side and not slap bang in the centre. Would also like something in the foreground. Having said that I do like the over all blue tone, something I expect is either liked or hated. It is a nice sky but the lack of light on the land for me is a problem in holding the interest.
All ways feel I have no right to comment on shots that are no doubt better than I could do but you did ask
Not sure yours would not have been more interesting with the main feature to one side and not slap bang in the centre. Would also like something in the foreground. Having said that I do like the over all blue tone, something I expect is either liked or hated. It is a nice sky but the lack of light on the land for me is a problem in holding the interest.
All ways feel I have no right to comment on shots that are no doubt better than I could do but you did ask
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Posted 18/07/2010 - 12:05
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Sky is a bit flat, but think the position of the rock to the mountain is brilliant.
And it is in colour!
And it is in colour!
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Posted 18/07/2010 - 12:22
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All ways feel I have no right to comment on shots
Rubbish Thordell, everyone has an opinion and when it comes to something as diverse as photography all opinions are equally valid.All ways feel I have no right to comment on shots
Am somewhat stuck with this image, the idea was to contrast the rock with the mountain hence the central position.Think you are probably correct about the land lighting, may play about with it a bit
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Posted 18/07/2010 - 12:55
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It lacks light, leaving the image a bit flat. Dramatic after-the-storm lighting would transform this.
Best regards, John
Posted 18/07/2010 - 17:54
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I would have placed the mountain to one side, but I'm not sure that would improve the shot. The more I look at it the more I like the composition (with the rock) and the crop.
I'd try to inject some contrast into it with a punchy mono conversion with lots of dodge and burn work on sky and mountain. That light strip across the lower slope has potential.
I'd try to inject some contrast into it with a punchy mono conversion with lots of dodge and burn work on sky and mountain. That light strip across the lower slope has potential.
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Andrew
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Posted 18/07/2010 - 22:50
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I suppose the light is also a little flat, but for me the main problem is the burnt out area of sky on the right. I'm not sure about the central mountain, but I really like the way you've used that rock below to repeat the shape, well spotted
I suppose a crop on the right side could get rid of the blown out area and de-center the mountain at the same time! Two birds with one stone and all that
I suppose a crop on the right side could get rid of the blown out area and de-center the mountain at the same time! Two birds with one stone and all that
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Posted 19/07/2010 - 11:16
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Hi,
Certainly has potential, a nice reflection in the water would help (there's a hint of one in the sand)but personally I'd have had the foreground rocks much closer/more dominant in the foreground, they're currently a little bit lost in the scene, also perhaps slightly off-centre but not necessarily - depends how they worked out.
Out of interest what aperture did you use/where did you focus as the mountain/distant scenery looks slightly soft?
Simon
Certainly has potential, a nice reflection in the water would help (there's a hint of one in the sand)but personally I'd have had the foreground rocks much closer/more dominant in the foreground, they're currently a little bit lost in the scene, also perhaps slightly off-centre but not necessarily - depends how they worked out.
Out of interest what aperture did you use/where did you focus as the mountain/distant scenery looks slightly soft?
Simon
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