Posted by Jesse Speer on February 2, 2009 at 3:47 PM
A recent shot from Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone - Nikon D2x and 14-24mm - vignetting and digital split tone
Still processing recent winter pics. This one is from a day of snowshoeing the terrace drive at Mammoth. What a magical place in winter - especially when it's 20 below.
Just sharing a pic, but I welcome all types of feedback/critique.
My critical feedback on this one is, "Keep it!" What a great shot Jesse!!!! I'm trying to decide if the slant of the trees to the left gives this image a little more energy or detracts, but that is very minor. Bravo!
Posted by Todd Caudle on February 2, 2009 at 4:08 PM
Is this leaning left, or is that an optical illusion?
Posted by Jesse Speer on February 2, 2009 at 4:15 PM
A little of both actually. I tilted the camera slightly by choice. The comp was a bit more dynamic. The post near the center/bottom shows how much tilt I used. The natural lean of the trees, and lens distortion, certainly adds emphasis.
Posted by Mel Ladewig on February 2, 2009 at 4:57 PM
Cool dense fog. I like it too, but the tilt is noticable.
Posted by Kurt Budde on February 2, 2009 at 5:15 PM
This is freakin awesome. That was my first thought and I stand by it.
Posted by John Mumaw on February 2, 2009 at 6:34 PM
This is really superb!
Makes me wonder what's behind the trees further on down the path, and that alone makes this successful, IMO.
The toning you chose works very well for this scene. I can see the artistic reasoning behind the tilted frame, but still find it to be somewhat disconcerting.
Posted by Jeremy Week on February 2, 2009 at 6:55 PM
Wow! Very powerful image. I really like the lean on the trees. Complements the fence, guiding your eye into the fog. Also, the sun is in the perfect spot. Excellent job on the comp!
Posted by Jim Caffrey on February 2, 2009 at 7:24 PM
I really like this image, but I'm not sold on the tilt. Do you have one in a level orientation for comparison?
Posted by Kurt Rinne on February 2, 2009 at 8:33 PM
I love this shot as is Jesse,
I like the tilt of the tree's it keeps your attn for sure.
Posted by Bob Dent on February 2, 2009 at 11:33 PM
Very dynamic image, Jesse. Lots of things working on this one. The frosty trees, the walk way leading you into the image, the steam/fog - all work well on this. I agree with John, there is a sense of wondering what's beyond the trees. I'm a little unsure about the slight tilt as well, but it certainly does create a different feel. Excellent job of processing as well. Very nice!
Posted by Brett Deacon on February 3, 2009 at 11:19 AM
Amazing shot Jesse!! One of the best winter images I've seen in a long time. Personally I like the slight tilt because it gives the impression that one is leaning toward and perhaps at risk of falling into the mist.
Posted by Anthony Gibson on February 3, 2009 at 12:24 PM
Wow! A very captivating shot. I too would like to see an a version without the lean just to satisfy my own curiosity. As others stated, it is a refreshing take on a winter scene.
Well done bud!
Posted by Jesse Speer on February 3, 2009 at 11:48 PM
Thanks for the input everyone. I don't have a "non tilted" version, unfortunately. Rotating/cropping this one kills the composition. Despite popular opinion, I'm keeping the tilt!
Posted by Kurt Bowman on February 4, 2009 at 6:33 PM
Jesse, let me first say, I love your work. I also think this image is fascinating and dreamy, but the tilt is just too much for my taste. I think it is my OCD that makes it that way. I guess, if I hung it on my wall, I could always hang it with a right tilt to balance it!
Discussion
16 repliesStill processing recent winter pics. This one is from a day of snowshoeing the terrace drive at Mammoth. What a magical place in winter - especially when it's 20 below.
Just sharing a pic, but I welcome all types of feedback/critique.
Makes me wonder what's behind the trees further on down the path, and that alone makes this successful, IMO.
The toning you chose works very well for this scene. I can see the artistic reasoning behind the tilted frame, but still find it to be somewhat disconcerting.
I like the tilt of the tree's it keeps your attn for sure.
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Well done bud!