Shot this picture last week on Hazel Creek in the Smokies... between the rain storms. Battled with humidity and moisture on my lens most of the trip. What are your thoughts?
Thanks,Harold
Posted by Mike Fisher on March 23, 2008 at 9:22 AM
Harold,
Nice shot. The large branch takes away from it, if the trunk and branch was less framing the view it would still give the depth I think you are trying to achieve.
When did you take this? I am going to try to get down that way late April to shoot a few waterfalls.
Mike Fisher
Posted by Lance Warley on March 24, 2008 at 7:16 AM
I like it, Harold.
Following up on Mike's comment, I wonder if these two things might have helped: 1-Use only one AF point and put it on the big tree limb in the foreground; 2-COmpose or crop so that there is no space between the tree trunk and the edge of the photo.
I hope Richard gets a chance to make a comment here. He's a master of comp.
Yup, Lance is right. I am the master of compost. Send me a private email if you want to know more about composting your organic waste.
Anyway, I am unsure about the large tree. Maybe moving more to your right would help? I think the image is too heavy on the left side of the image - giving it an unbalanced feel. Otherwise I love it. Hazel Creek is my favorite area of the Smokies, but it's not like it used to be. 15 years ago, you could hike up there and not see another human for days.
Posted by Thomas Biggs on April 4, 2008 at 9:47 AM
I agree with the others about the tree, feels just a bit un-balanced. The rest of the shot is sweet!! I'm ready to get back down there!!
Discussion
4 repliesThanks,Harold
Nice shot. The large branch takes away from it, if the trunk and branch was less framing the view it would still give the depth I think you are trying to achieve.
When did you take this? I am going to try to get down that way late April to shoot a few waterfalls.
Mike Fisher
Following up on Mike's comment, I wonder if these two things might have helped: 1-Use only one AF point and put it on the big tree limb in the foreground; 2-COmpose or crop so that there is no space between the tree trunk and the edge of the photo.
I hope Richard gets a chance to make a comment here. He's a master of comp.
Anyway, I am unsure about the large tree. Maybe moving more to your right would help? I think the image is too heavy on the left side of the image - giving it an unbalanced feel. Otherwise I love it. Hazel Creek is my favorite area of the Smokies, but it's not like it used to be. 15 years ago, you could hike up there and not see another human for days.