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Fall trail carpet

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Posted by Wayne Rhodus on November 12, 2007 at 11:58 PM
Fall trail carpet
I took this shot last weekend as part of my focus on getting more "marketable" shots for Kansas tourism & regional magazine submissions. Do any of you shoot with the same intentions and if so, does this shot work for you? Thanks! :wavey:
Posted by Dominic Rossetti on November 13, 2007 at 6:58 AM
Wayne
I think this has a lot going for it. The trail disappearing into the distance, framed by the two arching trees. The well placed sunburst. The carpet of leaves. It's well composed. Great execution. I'd think it would have a lot of commercial appeal. Well done.
Posted by Jason C. Doss on November 13, 2007 at 10:52 AM
Is this an important location in Kansas? I like the photo a lot mostly because of the eye-catching sunburst, but it doesn't make me want to go to Kansas. Now, if I already lived in Kansas, it probably WOULD make me want to go outside. Is this the kind of feedback you're after?
Posted by Bill Dark on November 13, 2007 at 11:02 AM
Nice composition, Wayne. I think my eye would like to see more sunlight on the areas around the sunburst. There just doesn't seem to be enough difference in the light surrounding the starburst and the rest of the scene. I'm looking at this on my monitor at work, so that could be a factor too.
Posted by Tom Kennon on November 13, 2007 at 9:43 PM
Wayne, nice scene, it makes me want to find out what is around the bend. I think it would work well with or without the sun.
Posted by Tim Buchanan on November 14, 2007 at 8:31 AM
I like this, Wayne - it looks very peaceful and a nice place to walk.
Posted by David Bush on November 15, 2007 at 9:59 PM
I like this one Wayne, it looks like a nice place to have a peaceful walk. I really like the sunburst effect that you were able to capture, gives the image a unique look. Good job, I'd think it would work for any type of magazine.
Posted by Gale Rainwater on November 16, 2007 at 8:26 AM
Wayne nice job love the starburst and leaves on the road. I just shoot what I like and I think a fall road piture is always a classic.
Posted by Cheyenne Howell on November 18, 2007 at 10:38 AM
Hi. Love the photo, Wayne, but the sunburst is just too strong. Creates a distraction. If it was toned down a bit it would seem more real.