Posted by Daniel Buck on October 10, 2007 at 8:49 PM
I know that monitors a different, but this one i've left the shadows very 'open' and the highlights very 'soft', I'm curious to hear what folks think, if it just looks flat, or the tones hold their own ground. On other forums, I've got both comments from folks, some think it looks fine with low contrast, others think it looks flat.
Would love to hear opinions regarding the contrast! I'm liking how it looks, I've got a print on the way so I'll get to evaluate it better then, but unfortunately it's harder to show everyone a print over the net :-\ haha!
Posted by Lon Overacker on October 11, 2007 at 3:02 AM
Daniel,
Leaving the contrast aside for a second, the strength of this image is the prominence of the tree trunk. I actually like your treatment of the contrast because the subject matter of the trunk dominates the scene. With this type of contrast, I'll bet a sepia treatment would fit as well. I also think the subdued contrast works to reduce the impact of that pile of brush at the base of the tree.
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1 repliesWould love to hear opinions regarding the contrast! I'm liking how it looks, I've got a print on the way so I'll get to evaluate it better then, but unfortunately it's harder to show everyone a print over the net :-\ haha!
Leaving the contrast aside for a second, the strength of this image is the prominence of the tree trunk. I actually like your treatment of the contrast because the subject matter of the trunk dominates the scene. With this type of contrast, I'll bet a sepia treatment would fit as well. I also think the subdued contrast works to reduce the impact of that pile of brush at the base of the tree.
You've done a nice job with this.
Lon