On The Rocks w/repost

Gallery: LandscapePosted May 26, 2011100 views8 comments

I've been having a bit of trouble lately trying to find some good light and comps.A return trip to this location yeilded better clouds but the light didn't live up to my expectations.
Xsi,10-22@10mm,1/4@f16,ISO100, 2 image blend.

Thanks for the suggestions, see the repost.

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Adam Gibbs on May 27, 2011 at 1:42 AM

Dean, I feel your pain, the weather lately has not been kind to us has it? Your image reflects the dark brooding spring weather very well.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on May 27, 2011 at 1:49 AM

Dean,

I think you did very well in balancing the light between the foreground rock, the lake and sky. And I like Adam's description of the "dark, brooding spring." The only suggestions I have would be maybe some global brightening - just a little, I wouldn't want to take away from the brooding atmosphere. I might consider a slight crop of the top open sky. And lastly, definitely need to level the lake horizon.

You've captured a mood that perhaps matched your own mood and expectations, but I think it works pretty well.

Lon

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Comment posted by Neale Dyster on May 27, 2011 at 6:25 AM

I think its a really interesting ,dynamic image and well worth taking some time to try Lon's good suggestions.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on May 27, 2011 at 6:36 AM

I like the ominous mood here Dean.

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Comment posted by Sarah Marino on May 27, 2011 at 10:55 AM

Hi Dean - I really like the drama in the sky and the overall darkness of the image. This looks like quite an interesting place and the composition keeps me interested. I agree with Lon's suggestions for some small tweaks.

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Comment posted by dean hebert on May 27, 2011 at 11:17 PM

Based on Lon's suggestions. Thanks for the comments.

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on May 28, 2011 at 1:09 AM

Yes the second version is an improvement to my eye, it seems more brooding and sinister which suits the angular foreground rocks well.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on May 28, 2011 at 2:05 AM

Excellent Dean - a great improvement. thanks for taking the time. I hope it works for you.

Lon

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