I'm not sure what these are called, so if anyone knows please fill me in :).
The intention was to shoot sunrise from these gravel pits Saturday morning, but the cloudless skies weren't too inspiring. Instead I focused my attention to non landscape subjects, and used the nice warm light while it lasted.
Image #1 I'm not too sure about, is it too cluttered, is the DOF bothersome?.
Both taken with Canon 20D & 100-400L IS
Yes, 2 rocks. Great warm light on both, but the first is a little tight on the left side. The pof is fine with me, and I think it works to isloate what you want me to see.
# 2 is wonderful, very detailed and well isolated from the background. #1 has more going on in the background and is a bit distracting but at the same time provides a good informational background telling the viewer that there is a large number of these guys in a small area and as a result I think it also a great job in bringing the moment home. Focusing on the foreground, like you did, makes it work even better.
Posted by Grant Collier on March 22, 2009 at 4:27 PM
These are nicely executed. Good use of DOF.
Posted by Fred Stearns on March 22, 2009 at 4:47 PM
I really like #2. I do like the use of DOF in #1, but it is a little busy for me.
I have seen these around, but had no idea what they were called. Thanks for the lessons Guy.
Posted by Rod Chandler on March 22, 2009 at 8:45 PM
Nick, I love both. Light is gorgeous. Number 2 moves me the most. Nice work.
The warm tones beckon Spring then summer. Wonderful image!
Posted by bill meikle on March 22, 2009 at 10:56 PM
Good work Nick, even if England beat Scotland on Saturday! Nice light.
Posted by Todd Caudle on March 23, 2009 at 12:46 AM
These are both really nice. In that first one, I always have trouble deciding where to focus and how much depth of field is either not too much or not too little. Yours is a fine example of doing it right.
Posted by Rajeev Thomas on March 23, 2009 at 3:16 AM
Nick...great light and depth of field in each one.... well executed...regards, Rajeev.
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18 repliesThe intention was to shoot sunrise from these gravel pits Saturday morning, but the cloudless skies weren't too inspiring. Instead I focused my attention to non landscape subjects, and used the nice warm light while it lasted.
Image #1 I'm not too sure about, is it too cluttered, is the DOF bothersome?.
Both taken with Canon 20D & 100-400L IS
Guy
Thanks Guy. Learned something new today. I guess I can go to bed now.
Like the golden light in intimate shot. That light sure went away fast in the cloudless sky.
Is that a spider web dangling from the left spine, in #2?
I'd consider cloning that out.
I have seen these around, but had no idea what they were called. Thanks for the lessons Guy.