Hayrake Rays (W/REPOST)

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted June 15, 2009820 views19 comments

I shot this during a fantastic morning in Sugar Hill, NH on Saturday. After a clear sunrise, fog moved up out of the valley engulfing me in mist. I changed to a lower field with a different aspect, hoping that this would happen, and caught it at the perfect moment to spotlight the lupines in the hayrake.

While there are a lot of good features in this image, I know there is a lot to critique. Wondering general thoughts on compositional imperfections vs. overall impact?!

Thanks in advance!

Canon 20D W/Sigma 18-200 @ 60mm
ISO 100
1/6 @ F11
Polarizer
2 Stop Soft GND Diagnial across the URC

Comments

19 comments

Comment posted by Mike Dawson on June 15, 2009 at 6:25 PM

That is some graet light Jim. My only small nit would be to crop a bit from the top the eliminate that sliver of sky

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Comment posted by scott lanz on June 15, 2009 at 6:30 PM

I agree with the previous crop suggestion. Do that, and this is great. I like the comp, especially the lupines in the LRC.

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Comment posted by Christine Adams on June 15, 2009 at 6:57 PM

Hi Jim!! I was hoping you'd post this one! I love it!! I agree with the slight crop and also would like to see a bit of contrast. Patience wins out!!!

You've got a winner!!

Registered on January 24, 2006, 119 Posts, 1871 Comments

Comment posted by John Farmer on June 15, 2009 at 7:14 PM

Wonderful shot Jim, lovely light, composition and subject. I agree with a slight crop from the top (or clone out the open sky). I also find the large Lupine which is cut in half diagonally toward the LLC to be a bit distracting, a small crop or clone would work well there also (IMHO). Also agree a small increase in contrast may be called for.

Registered on October 30, 2008, 20 Posts, 175 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Salge on June 15, 2009 at 7:30 PM

Thanks for the comments. I've been hesitant to crop it, but tried a few at your suggestion. I think this fairly moderate crop retains the mood, but eliminates the noted distractions. Also punched the contrast a hair, but want to keep this one true to the scene...lots of mist in the air killing contrast as it was...

Thanks...hows this (too much, or just right?)?

Registered on February 23, 2006, 269 Posts, 2210 Comments

Comment posted by Christine Adams on June 15, 2009 at 8:13 PM

Jim, I like the rework. I just wanted to see the rake stand out a bit more and the cropping is just right...for me. Good job!!

Registered on January 24, 2006, 119 Posts, 1871 Comments

Comment posted by Eric Vaughan on June 16, 2009 at 7:05 AM

I think reworked version with the crop and contrast adjustment is a big help, wonderful shot. The lighting in this is outstanding and I really like the old farm equipment with the beautiful flowers is outstanding.

Registered on April 29, 2009, 57 Posts, 670 Comments

Comment posted by Martin Stankiewicz on June 16, 2009 at 2:29 PM

Jim, I like this image a lot. The rays of sun and the mist come together very well.

Registered on October 26, 2008, 52 Posts, 462 Comments

Comment posted by Rob Graham on June 16, 2009 at 10:02 PM

great light, the rework is much better IMO

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Comment posted by David Cobb on June 16, 2009 at 11:48 PM

Love the repost Jim, great rays spotlighting the subject, and the surrounding lupine is a bonus.

David M. Cobb

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Comment posted by Dorin Bofan on June 17, 2009 at 8:23 AM

Wonderful light here, Jim! The repost is indeed stronger. Great work!

Registered on April 30, 2007, 122 Posts, 3086 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Lilly on June 18, 2009 at 10:50 AM

Loved the original, but like the repost even more. The light is amazing, there's simply no substitute for being at the right place at the right time! Composition and color/contrast look perfect to me, print it large and proud.

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on June 18, 2009 at 11:02 AM

Simply gorgeous

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Comment posted by Christine Adams on June 23, 2009 at 6:01 AM

Let me be the first to congratulate you on your weekly pick Jim!!! I thought it had the makings of a winning shot. Who-whooooo!

Registered on January 24, 2006, 119 Posts, 1871 Comments

Comment posted by Roger Rouch on June 23, 2009 at 11:53 PM

Jim, Sometimes it takes an EP to see some of the images I miss during the week. Congrats! This is great and well deserving. The lighting, mood, and flowers all combine for a wonderful shot.

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on June 26, 2009 at 8:09 AM

What a terrific capture and well deserved EP.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on June 27, 2009 at 9:22 AM

Jim: Wait a minute, Hand of Man Flora was our theme this week

Well then, this makes two great Flora HOM shots to get an EP.

The rework is just superb. Delightful shot.

>=))>

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Comment posted by Dan Ryan on July 1, 2009 at 6:49 PM

Weekly award richly deserved Jim. I am most impressed by the light that you captured. WOW!!!!!

Dan Ryan
Northern California

Registered on March 19, 2009, 62 Posts, 95 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Ryan on July 1, 2009 at 6:49 PM

Weekly award richly deserved Jim. I am most impressed by the light that you captured. WOW!!!!!

Dan Ryan
Northern California

Registered on March 19, 2009, 62 Posts, 95 Comments