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Sandias at dusk
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Sandias at dusk

by Sharron Sims

Gallery: LandscapePosted June 9, 2014111 views5 comments
Nikon D7100, 12-24 @ 12mm, 1/40, F/11, ISO 400.

The Sandia Mountains as seen from the foothills in Albuquerque, shot as the sun was setting behind me. First outing with my new wide angle lens. Hiked around all over the foothills, shot lots of frames and have some red ant bites and cactus thorns to show for it, lol. Have lots to learn so comments appreciated.

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Comments

5 comments
Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on June 9, 2014 at 7:45 PM
Sharron,

I like the color, here and the light on the bushes at center, and on the mountains. Compositionally, I'd like see the main mountains and the bushes more central to comp; so, I think a crop from the right to eliminate the pinyon pine and some of the brush would do that. Enjoy that new lens.

--P
Registered on November 1, 2003, 471 Posts, 5188 Comments
Comment posted by gary phillips on June 9, 2014 at 9:34 PM
I agree with Preston, Sharron. Perhaps isolating one main foreground element and using the mountain as a back drop. Lots and lots of possibilities in your part of the country. I also try to really get excited about finding some clouds and drama in the sky to add to the comp. Not always possible but something to look for. Keep putting that new lens to use and post more images. Also join in commenting on other photos. You will be surprised at how much you learn from that aspect of this site. Looking forward to more images from New Mexico. :wavey:
Registered on October 24, 2013, 185 Posts, 4136 Comments
Comment posted by Pat Sampson on June 9, 2014 at 10:20 PM
I like the light in this Sharron. I also like Preston's crop suggestion. This might be interesting in black and white as well.
Nice mood.

pat
Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Reid on June 11, 2014 at 11:23 AM
Very nice muted tones and colors in this Sharron. I agree with a crop from the right. A very nice scene. Well done.
Registered on January 27, 2013, 65 Posts, 2460 Comments
Comment posted by Sharron Sims on June 11, 2014 at 8:35 PM
Preston, Gary, Pat & Bill,
Thank you all so much for your comments. Here is the image with the suggested crop. What do you think?

Sharron
Registered on April 28, 2014, 54 Posts, 166 Comments