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Milford Sunset

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Posted by Barry Southon on August 5, 2008 at 2:17 PM
Milford Sunset
I thought I'd try yet another subect and I would appreciate advice and critique its a great way to learn.

On my laptop the colours are fine but I'm not convinced the settings are correct via Spyder 3.

Canon 1D3 sigma 50mm-500mm HH f/22 1/30sec ISO200.

Thanks for looking

Barry :wink:

Kansas / Eastbourne
Posted by Andy Shepherd on August 5, 2008 at 4:39 PM


Hi Barry, not being one for landscapes I'm probably not the best person to comment on this but i'll have a go anyway :wink: the colours made by the setting sun are very nice, but the dark foreground is very overpowering IMHO, not sure if this helps :confused:

Andy... :smile:
Posted by Tristan Campbell on August 5, 2008 at 8:42 PM
By cropping this you could improve the composition considerably - the long cloud works well to frame the sun along with the bushes. Perhaps something like this? From here you could also crop a bit more off the sky and add the same amount as pure black to the bottom. Tristan
Posted by Des Ong on August 6, 2008 at 3:17 AM
I'm no landscape person either but much prefer Tristan's crop and the slightly toned down colours.
Posted by Barry Southon on August 6, 2008 at 10:52 AM
Thanks for the imput its so difficult knowing where to start with so many preferences at the end of the day its down to individual style. Developing that knowledgeable eye that is appreciated by others is the major target.

What a difference a strategic crop can make.

Barry :wink: