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AndrewA
Posted 27/09/2014 - 11:27 Link
Couple of shots from a walk over Stanage Edge in the week. The light was a bit difficult, both shots taken handheld with the K3 and DA* 16-50, no filter - wish I had a polariser on.

1. The path
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2. The View
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Thanks for looking,
Andrew

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Edited by AndrewA: 27/09/2014 - 11:34
Northgrain
Posted 27/09/2014 - 11:31 Link
Very nice indeedy

I prefer the composition of the first with the path leading into the frame and the positioning of the pond..... butyou got better mid-ground light on the second.
McGregNi
Posted 27/09/2014 - 12:08 Link
Very atmospheric, and shot it challenging lighting conditions, so well done indeed ... Is it a compromise without a tripod our filters? Yes, it is, but you've made the most of it, that's what counts!

The second wins out because of the lighting across most of the ground, which pulls the eye right through to the distance. On the first there is really no lighting at all so to speak. Also the sky contrast is too high on the first, with prominent blown highlights and very dark shadows .. This balance is better on the 2nd, but could probably be further improved with a little levels work just on the sky.

Great views over some great landscape!
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Edited by McGregNi: 27/09/2014 - 12:12
jemx99
Posted 27/09/2014 - 15:43 Link
2nd one for me too for the same reasons as Nigel. Love those clouds!
swarf
Posted 27/09/2014 - 21:49 Link
Both lovely, but #2 for me as well (just!)

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davidstorm
Posted 27/09/2014 - 22:34 Link
You must have done the exact same walk as I did a couple of weeks back Drew - Redmires to Stanage Edge across Hallam Moor?

The second one for me is the best, it's a shame you didn't have a Polariser or a ND Grad with you as the results would have been even better. However, the second in particular has bags of atmosphere and is a delight to look at.

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wvbarnes
Posted 27/09/2014 - 23:14 Link
I love our part of the world. Very long walk to the beach though

Nothing wrong with clouds as long as some light gets through, well done.
fritzthedog
Posted 28/09/2014 - 08:05 Link
2nd one for me - love the depth.

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