EOS D60, F/22, 6secs with polariser and a touch of USM.
Well, a huge hello to anyone who remembers me! I last posted July time, but since then have had little motivation to take my camera out.
Since then, I've moved to South Wales and have taken up a position with the RSPB and coincidentally my enthusiasm for photography has returned too!
This is the Nant Merddog nr Ebbw Vale. I know I should have moved the green foliage caught on the rock, but could anyone give me any tips on composition etc?
Many thanks, and I look forward to playing a more active role again.
Pete
Ah Sunny South Wales (not). I lived there fore 5 years; a nice natural place when you get above the Heads of the Valleys road.
My only comment would be to take the top 1cm off as the incusion of the two black/dark trees on either side of the picture becomes a bit of a eye sink and draws you way from the waterfall.
I like the image Pete but think Tom's suggestion would make it better
Terry
Posted by John Chapman on October 20, 2006 at 11:43 AM
Hi Pete
a very nice picture. About comp. I feel the rustic leaves in the foreground are a bit near the edge.
John
Aberdeen
Posted by David Kjaer on October 20, 2006 at 1:56 PM
Very nice Pete - I can see what Tom is saying but it doesn't bother me too much, everything else looks fine!
David
Posted by John Gardner on October 20, 2006 at 3:01 PM
Nice image Pete. I hadn't noticed the black spots till I read Tom's comment and like Dave I don't find them too bad. Often with a shot like this I use a flash on rear curtain sync set to -2 stops and find that it just punches in a bit of sparkle to the very near foreground and mossy logs without being noticeable.
Often with a shot like this I use a flash on rear curtain sync set to -2 stops and find that it just punches in a bit of sparkle to the very near foreground and mossy logs without being noticeable.
Hi Pete,good to see you posting again.
A fine shot.I like the way the water flows from corner to corner.
Perhaps just a small crop from the top of the frame to lose the dark branch in the corner and a very slight contrast increase would round this one of nicely.
Looking forward to seeing some more autuminal Welsh landscapes.
Often with a shot like this I use a flash on rear curtain sync set to -2 stops and find that it just punches in a bit of sparkle to the very near foreground and mossy logs without being noticeable.
Also made a mental note of that for future.Thanks John
Thanks for the positive comments guys! Subconciously, when I had a print made, I cropped the top off anyway!
John - a very useful tip for when I can afford a flash gun! Ta
Posted by John Gardner on October 21, 2006 at 5:13 AM
I looked at this again and feel that this is a really nice image but just needs lifting a touch more, so I took the liberty of playing with it and reposting here.
I adjusted saturation, contrast and curves, cloned out the dark spots for Tom and applied a Nik effect ND grad to the top of the image.
Tell me if I'm meddling and I'll desist
John
Posted by Sean Bolton on October 21, 2006 at 6:59 AM
Hi Pete
Firstly welcome back to the forum and congratulations on the new job with the RSPB and the move to South Wales. Some fantastic countryside on your doorstep with the Brecon Beacons, the Forest of Dean, the Glamorgan coast, Gower, etc, all within easy range.
It like the composition of this shot, you have placed the waterfall and the lines of the stream nicely in the frame. I do prefer John's version, the colours have much more punch and warmth.
cheers
Sean
Posted by Pete Etheridge on October 21, 2006 at 10:29 AM
Thanks John - no problems from me! Big thanks for taking the time to help out a less experienced member!
Posted by Alan Bryant on October 22, 2006 at 10:50 AM
I love photographs like this, having the "flow" of water.
Discussion
14 repliesWell, a huge hello to anyone who remembers me! I last posted July time, but since then have had little motivation to take my camera out.
Since then, I've moved to South Wales and have taken up a position with the RSPB and coincidentally my enthusiasm for photography has returned too!
This is the Nant Merddog nr Ebbw Vale. I know I should have moved the green foliage caught on the rock, but could anyone give me any tips on composition etc?
Many thanks, and I look forward to playing a more active role again.
Pete
Ah Sunny South Wales (not). I lived there fore 5 years; a nice natural place when you get above the Heads of the Valleys road.
My only comment would be to take the top 1cm off as the incusion of the two black/dark trees on either side of the picture becomes a bit of a eye sink and draws you way from the waterfall.
Terry
a very nice picture. About comp. I feel the rustic leaves in the foreground are a bit near the edge.
John
Aberdeen
David
Regards
John
Nice move ... thanks for sharing
A fine shot.I like the way the water flows from corner to corner.
Perhaps just a small crop from the top of the frame to lose the dark branch in the corner and a very slight contrast increase would round this one of nicely.
Looking forward to seeing some more autuminal Welsh landscapes.
Also made a mental note of that for future.Thanks John
John - a very useful tip for when I can afford a flash gun! Ta
I adjusted saturation, contrast and curves, cloned out the dark spots for Tom and applied a Nik effect ND grad to the top of the image.
Tell me if I'm meddling and I'll desist
John
Firstly welcome back to the forum and congratulations on the new job with the RSPB and the move to South Wales. Some fantastic countryside on your doorstep with the Brecon Beacons, the Forest of Dean, the Glamorgan coast, Gower, etc, all within easy range.
It like the composition of this shot, you have placed the waterfall and the lines of the stream nicely in the frame. I do prefer John's version, the colours have much more punch and warmth.
cheers
Sean
Welcome back & congrats on the new job....
A really nice image that I enjoyed viewing, John's little tweaks have helped it along...