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| 7 |
Jul 25 |
Comment |
When I first looked at this image all I could think of this IS Africa. I loved it so much I opened it to full screen and just fell into the depths of iconic Africa.
Then I saw the tree. Go to the right side of the tree. Count upward two branches. Just above the second branch in the large open area there is a white-ish spot. You can see the same white spots in other areas of the tree branches. To me it looks like processing errors. I'm also going to agree with Tomi about the blacks
I still like the photo. |
Jul 27th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 7
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| 36 |
Jul 25 |
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I like the look of this shot. Appears much stronger. |
Jul 30th |
| 36 |
Jul 25 |
Comment |
Second image for Barbara
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Jul 26th |
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| 36 |
Jul 25 |
Comment |
Mostly For Barbara Gore
Last month you commented about how much you like Hanging Rocks SP in N.C. and not being able to make the climb due to the snow and bad boots. I'm going to assume you did make it to Window Falls and perhaps as you walked down the rock stairs when you were half way down you so the cut off to the overview. Perhaps you also saw the "window" in the rock wall to the right. In December when I walked to that window I wanted to get a peek through to window to what lay beyond. Getting that peek required sliding about 8 feet down a 45 degree angled rock to the base of the wall where the window is located. I could see much BUT if I walked to the edge near the over look there was a not to be used rock ledge that took me to the back side of the window. If there was water running this would be impossible and you would be washed over the edge, but in winter there is almost no water. The vertical image shown here shows the path I walked on with ice frozen on the far wall. The ice wall was interesting. The second image below shows the cascade as it looked in winter with very little water on it. It is like standing in a tunnel with rocks all around and a small trickle of water on the ground, When the falls is full water marks on the walls show about 18 inches of water would be running through the tunnel---you could not get there when the water was high. I got a few shots and easily walked back out. But do not try this when water is running. Getting out was easy enough other than getting back up that 45 degree rock. Just thought you might like to see what the view is behind the window.
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Jul 26th |
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| 36 |
Jul 25 |
Comment |
I can't speak for everyone else but I love to shoot in adverse weather conditions. Fog, rain, snow,mist the worse the weather gets I more I like it. Everyone shoots when the weather is nice but images taken in bad weather are rare and generally more interesting because we do not see it all the time.
This is not a bad shot, it just needs more care in processing However there are acouple of things you could do. First I would suggest the use of a plarizer. Using that filter would cut the glare especially on the surface of the water. I use the filter for most of my landscape images but I would certainly use it if there is water or iced in the scene. The other thing I would suggest is eliminating as much of the white as possible. Blank, white skies never look good in images and since the eye is drawn to the light and the bright areas the sky just draws attention away from the subject.
The only trouble with the mist in this image, is that there should have been more of it. |
Jul 9th |
| 36 |
Jul 25 |
Comment |
As an old (make that quite old) historian I am fascinated by old building and architecture. My interest is drawn to the wooden (?) balconies on the left and the clock tower seen through the arch. I know you are really drawn to the movement as created by the vehicle lights and they certainly make a strong leading line to draw the viewer toward the tower, but for me they detract from the tower itself and the neon colors bring the setting into the modern world. As a work of photographic art it is unique and impactful, but at the cost of displaying the old world.
You also might look at straightening side sides of the archway as they do not look straight. |
Jul 4th |
| 36 |
Jul 25 |
Comment |
Usually the aspens, with their yellow coats, make an image so vibrant it almost looks fake. But this images seems a bit flat. It may be due to your "green" tint or more likely the heavy overcast, dark and brooding sky. Personally I would start with the composition. The sky is the brightest part of the image and while it has some interest I would think the fall colors would be the greatest attraction. So I'd start with a crop from the left as I feel those upper detached leaves just look a bit odd and the then reduce the sky by cropping some off the top. I trying to reduce the bright area and bring more attention to the mountain. You might try adjusting the white balance using the eyedropper.
For me one of the keys to this image is the large pine tree near the center that is partly placed against the white clouds. If you could have either shot sooner or maybe a bit later so that the tree had a white cloud fully behind it, that green tree against a white cloud, in the center of the image would have been a real stunning centerpiece. Of course you would have to bring up the green of the tree. But the white balance should help.
I do really like the triangular peak framed by the aspen, just bring the aspen to life.
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Jul 4th |
| 36 |
Jul 25 |
Comment |
For sure greens are always an issue in landscape images as they seem to always be too vibrant.First greens and how YOU like them is a personal matter and may vary with each image.
Generally in Lightroom I start with the camera profile. When you click on that scroll down to where you find Camera Match. There you can pick your camera model, if it is supported by Lightroom, there yuou canfind a starting point. You can also be a bit lazy and just select one of the examples they show you.
Next I go the HSL panel. I separate the three parts of the HSL rather than use all together. Starting with Luminance and using the little drag button with the arrows in the upper left corner I just drag in down until the greens begin to look better to my eye. Then I repeat the process with the Saturation. As a last resort I may try adjusting the Hue, but Ifind that the least helpful. |
Jul 4th |
| 36 |
Jul 25 |
Comment |
I had this same problem when I started shooting stunning mountain ranges such as the Rockies, Alps and Apennines. Every time I shot the range I found the I mages looked nearly identical and something seemed to be lacking. To break the boredom I first tried to seek out a truly grand peak such as the Matterhorn, Mt. Rainier or the Maroon Bells and center the image on the singular peak and still didn't like the results. In the end I came up with 2 solutions. One was to get some spectacular weather or a sunrise or sunset to fill the sky and thus create a once in a lifetime scene (you will never get the same sky twice) but still found that somewhat limiting as the weather did not always preform as I would like. The other option, and the one I currently favor, is to seek out a powerful foreground and then set the mountain range as a backdrop. For foregrounds I prefer water to reflect the mountains, a field of flowers, groves of trees or leading lines like winding roads. Of course I prefer to have the foreground AND a great sky but… |
Jul 4th |
7 comments - 1 reply for Group 36
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| 67 |
Jul 25 |
Comment |
Thanks Cindy
When I'm prone I often rest on my elbows which leaves my forearms free. I don't get a really wide angle to pan but in this instance it was enough. I've about 10 shots in the burst to pick from. |
Jul 26th |
| 67 |
Jul 25 |
Reply |
Thanks Bud
The fact that it looked like it was about to fall on its face is why I selected this image. They always look so graceful when they run, but here is the truth exposed. |
Jul 26th |
| 67 |
Jul 25 |
Comment |
Personally I like the Rainbow Wheel. I think it sounds better for a photo than a scientific title.
Your capture description made me laugh as I picture you running to find a foreground, I have found myself in that situation many times and rejoice to learn that I am not alone.
I like the composition with the light on the cactus. I feel the bright cactus creates some visual balance with the color in the sky. Just wondering if you took a shot from a few steps further back. while I like the current image it does feel like there is a lot going on a shot from a bit further away might create a more scenic view.
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Jul 8th |
| 67 |
Jul 25 |
Comment |
Getting shots like this are what make a trip memorable. You are lucky to have gotten a mated pair actually doing something together. I like the colors and the thick feathers around their heads. As usual you have a really sharp image and the crop is not overdone. You were fortunate to get the sun striking them as well. May I assume this was hand held from a vehicle with the motor running |
Jul 8th |
| 67 |
Jul 25 |
Reply |
Thanks for commenting. Like you I rarely see deer (that included elk and moose) off and actually running. Occasionally a tort but not much else. I've been told it is to reserve calories and save energy. Regardless, they don't run. If memory serves I think it is the third time I've seen them really sprint. I do think it is a neat, and rare shot but the story is much to implied for PSA standards. Still most of my shots will likely not meet PSA standards and that is fine by me. I like them and that is all that matters. As for why the f4--part of it is knowing my lens and the experience, If the lens is at infinity everything will be in focus. But most of all it is the direction the deer is running. He is not running toward the camera nor away from it. He is running from right to left and thus across the plane of the sensor and that allows for a much more shallow DOF. Sorry about not getting all four feet off the ground. I've got a few years left--so I'll keep trying. I love the challenge you have thrown out to me. :-) |
Jul 4th |
3 comments - 2 replies for Group 67
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11 comments - 3 replies Total
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