After the Mt. Jefferson hike, I over-prepared for the 1&1/2 mile hike from our campsite. I must not have heard that the lake is literally feet the parking lot 1&1/2 miles from the campsite In any case, it was really fun to see a new area and to check out a new mountain. Thanks Rick!
Here's a stream shot that I like. The curving branch and those wildflowers really spoke to me, and I hope they brighten your day, too.
Let me know what you think.
Kevin
Posted by Rick Lundh on August 14, 2006 at 5:17 PM
The flowers and stream are good, but the log kinda detracts IMHO. I like how you composed the diagonals though.
Have to agree with Rick about the dead wood in the stream. Maybe a little more contrast in the FG.
Posted by Erik Lundh on August 15, 2006 at 4:17 PM
Kevin,
The log does break the stream up. But i think the small twigs are more of a distraction. To be perfectly honest, I've seen alot better from you.
Thanks all! Really, I'm trying something different each time. Otherwise I would be bored doing the same thing over and over. That's what jobs are for;) TBO, I didn't expect this many thumbs down on this. I kinda like it. And I guess my recent photographs could be categorized two ways: 1) my skills have been trending down lately or 2) everyone is critiquing my work more precisely than before. IOW, instead of a "that looks nice" I'm hearing what people really think.
And that's good, b/c I don't post these just to feel good (even though it is a lot of fun), I want to know how I can talk my wife into a $3000 camera being a worthwhile investment:P
So now begs the question, what you like to see done differently with this picture that would make you like it better. I'm guessing the log and twigs are not a favorite, but what about the comp, lighting, subject, etc???
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4 repliesAfter the Mt. Jefferson hike, I over-prepared for the 1&1/2 mile hike from our campsite. I must not have heard that the lake is literally feet the parking lot 1&1/2 miles from the campsite
Here's a stream shot that I like. The curving branch and those wildflowers really spoke to me, and I hope they brighten your day, too.
Let me know what you think.
Kevin
The log does break the stream up. But i think the small twigs are more of a distraction. To be perfectly honest, I've seen alot better from you.
And that's good, b/c I don't post these just to feel good (even though it is a lot of fun), I want to know how I can talk my wife into a $3000 camera being a worthwhile investment:P
So now begs the question, what you like to see done differently with this picture that would make you like it better. I'm guessing the log and twigs are not a favorite, but what about the comp, lighting, subject, etc???
Kevin