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May 22 |
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Hi Gloria,
This is a very different image, and one that makes one think for a bit. I believe the hair on the man blends in with the image very well, and seems to belong at first glance (or even second glance). I did not instantly recognize the face, which I guess is a good thing in terms of your goal of blending a human figure with the environment.
But after I see the face, then I wonder what the image is about - what you are trying to say. I do not get the "attuned to the universe, makes me look towards the future with a sense of awe and expectation" which you report. Does the human presence add to that for you? I keep asking myself, "why is the human there? How does he relate to the landscape?" The answer could be different for each viewer - that's what interpretation is all about - but I find it difficult in this case to come up with an answer at all. Perhaps I need to ponder the image longer. It does make me want to do that.
Beyond the human / landscape blend on the right side, I don't find the rest of the image as interesting. Depending on the answer to the above questions though, that could even be intentional. Technically, I'd point out that the dunes on the left are out of focus - tough depth of field challenge to get both those and the very near field face in focus. Again, under the right intent and interpretation, that might be part of the message.
I think you are trying some really creative ideas Gloria. At some point you are likely to hit on something really amazing. Your images make me want to take more chances on creative ideas in my own photography.
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May 21st |
| 96 |
May 22 |
Comment |
Hi Bob,
I've visited Yellowstone several times, and tried to photograph at the Mammoth Hot Springs at least twice. I find it a very difficult place to get anything that seems to work, both compositionally and in terms of lighting. It is such a fascinating place, I always want it to work, but can't figure it out.
I am not in love with this shot, but given the difficulty of the place it is not bad, and certainly better than anything I've walked away with. I very much like Haru's processing which I think gives the image more focus on the interesting terraces in the foreground. I might go even a little further in adding drama, something like I've attached. I darkened overall, and more in the sky. I color graded to bring out the terrace in warm light, which I spot lighted a bit further. And gave it a bit of and edge burn. |
May 21st |
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| 96 |
May 22 |
Comment |
Hi Haru,
I love the right hand side of this image - both the amazing greens and textures in the moss, and the seeping flow of the water which contrasts with that. I agree the bare sky on the left is a bit undesirable - I am not sure I have an easy solution to that. I don't think cropping works as there is just too much to crop. I also feel a little overpowered by the main flow of the water. I suspect that a slower shutter and more silky look would lessen that, but I think it is also a lot of highlight. So the subtle luminosities in that flow are probably important to bring out.
Just a thought on the lack of space for the tripod. How about just putting one leg on the ground and bracing the other two against the rock (which I presume is what gives the lack of space). I bring this up because strangely I had never thought of this until a couple years ago when I started doing it in narrow slot canyons. I can recall a bunch of times I could have handled things better if I had been more creative with the tripod. I am guessing this is already not lost on you, but since it was on me, I thought I'd mention it just in case.
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May 21st |
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