I lead a tour in the Redwoods last week and then spent part of the beginning of this week just wandering around the forests myself. This was one from my own wanderings. I'll share a couple more this week as well. I appreciate any thoughts you may have.
1Ds III, 70-200 at 200mm, f/22, no filters. The extent of my PS work was a simple levels adjustment and slight diffusion to upper layer.
Goin there this weekend if everything works out for me...so this gets me excited for sure! If this were mine, I'd burn the shadows some more to give it some depth. Its great to get the fog, but its a tad too prevelant IMHO...
but the find, and the comp are perfect!
a little too bright in the upper left corner....other than that the shot looks nice.....my eye just goes right up there when I see this shot....would like a bit more focus on the flowers
I like the peaceful feel of this shot that reminds me of what it feels like to be in the redwoods. I grew up in Northern California only about 12 miles inland from the redwoods so this reminds my of my countless trips to the woods. Its nice to see you branching out lately Marc, I'm digging the forest scenes, I'm so used to seeing the grand scenic with colorful skies from you. I'm sure you've always taken these sorts of photos but we don't get to see very many of them.
One thing that you might try is to add some contrast (mainly blacks) to the FG rhodie leaves, and then about half as much to the blooming branches area. Leave the BG as is. it might help create a little more depth to the scene. The fog is great, but robs some of the 3D impact just a little.
Had I not known this was one of your photos, I never would have guessed it was a MA shot. I don't know exactly what that means, but just thought I'd toss it out there. I like the subtleties of your last two redwoods pics.
woah. just noticed. 200mm in the woods? you must have had a nice open spot to get a 200mm shot w/o stuff intruding into the frame....
also noticed no polarizer on both of your recent photos. Any comments on that? Just curious.
Very beautiful and atmospheric. The colors of the Rhodies leading into the cold and vague environment of the distantly and large forest is a very evocative effect; something that I've sought to focus on this year in the North Cascades, with different species other than the more temperately concentrated Rhodies, of course.
Though I like the image and your sentiments on following your instincts and going on hikes to be surprised as to which light might wait for you, as opposed to the opposite.Respectfully, I think that the immediate redwoods in the image in ESS allows for a broader opening into the depth of the forest than this does; though the amount of color and mixture of species still will make this sentimentally and widely enjoyable.
Aaron, nice backlight and no real significant moisture problems, so no need for the polarizer. Thanks.
Trevor, the image I'll post soon on ESS shows us a lot more depth and forest than either. Thanks. I wasn't as sure about this one, but I really liked the one on ESS.
This one is not doing anything at all for me Marc. Great atmosphere as usual, but the composition seems sort of snapshot-ish and not all that engaging to me. Not sure I can offer any suggestions to remedy this (especially without seeing the surroundings), but my immediate thought is a juxtaposition of the taller vertical part of the rhodie against the tree trunks in the background or something to that extent.
I like the atmosphere/light of the shot a lot, but find the comp a bit weak. I like the upper 3/4 but don't like the green leaves so much in the bottom portion. The diffused lighting in the highlights is very nice and natural looking even with some diffusion technique used there.
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11 replies1Ds III, 70-200 at 200mm, f/22, no filters. The extent of my PS work was a simple levels adjustment and slight diffusion to upper layer.
but the find, and the comp are perfect!
Had I not known this was one of your photos, I never would have guessed it was a MA shot. I don't know exactly what that means, but just thought I'd toss it out there. I like the subtleties of your last two redwoods pics.
woah. just noticed. 200mm in the woods? you must have had a nice open spot to get a 200mm shot w/o stuff intruding into the frame....
also noticed no polarizer on both of your recent photos. Any comments on that? Just curious.
Though I like the image and your sentiments on following your instincts and going on hikes to be surprised as to which light might wait for you, as opposed to the opposite.Respectfully, I think that the immediate redwoods in the image in ESS allows for a broader opening into the depth of the forest than this does; though the amount of color and mixture of species still will make this sentimentally and widely enjoyable.
Trevor, the image I'll post soon on ESS shows us a lot more depth and forest than either. Thanks. I wasn't as sure about this one, but I really liked the one on ESS.
I like the atmosphere/light of the shot a lot, but find the comp a bit weak. I like the upper 3/4 but don't like the green leaves so much in the bottom portion. The diffused lighting in the highlights is very nice and natural looking even with some diffusion technique used there.
Ya, I finally joined this forum. I should have long ago but just could not seem to find the time.
Keep up the nice work.