I was up around Mt. Adams this past Saturday to catch some of the fall color. It was a bit hazy for crisp clear mountain shots but on the other hand it tends to emphasize the fall colors. Comment please.
This is real nice. Awesome view. I think the haze adds alot of depth to the scene. There are a few things composition-wise that might be able to be improved. 1- The crop is a tad tight on top near the mountain. Not a biggie for me, but a little breathing room might help. 2- Would it have been possible to shoot from a lower elevation and still get the same view? I wonder if making the FG treeline the "horizon" instead of the distant fields would strengthen the comp at all. Lately, I have been paying very close attention to the slightest changes in perspective and sometimes a small adjustment can make a huge improvement. Once again, not a deal breaker by any means, just a little food for thought.
-Aaron
Posted by Hans Sager on October 28, 2008 at 11:32 PM
I like this shot Dave, but I do agree that the crop is a little tight. A little more room above the mountain would improve things for me.
Posted by Chris Hodney on October 29, 2008 at 1:07 AM
I love the exposure and overall color processing on this one, other than perhaps the reds/oranges are a slight bit oversaturated here.
I agree about the crop, and that shooting at a lower perspective would have helped with this tight a view, as Aaron suggested.
Posted by Rick Lamb on October 29, 2008 at 7:26 PM
Nice comp! Ya sure the top could use a bit more breathing room but overall this is well seen. The first thing that actually stood out for me is the red trees are for me a bit over saturated.
I've seen LOTS of images from the Glenwood area and all suggest a RICH photo environment!
Posted by David Anderson on October 30, 2008 at 10:46 AM
Thank you, I very much appreciate the comments. Unfortunately the perspective was limited by a barbed wire fence.
Posted by Erik Lundh on October 30, 2008 at 3:51 PM
I agree with the others on the crop but still not bad at all. I myself would like to see a bit more contrast in the background.
Discussion
6 repliesCanon 5D, Sigma 28mm-70mm, and polarizer.
-Aaron
I agree about the crop, and that shooting at a lower perspective would have helped with this tight a view, as Aaron suggested.
I've seen LOTS of images from the Glenwood area and all suggest a RICH photo environment!