Posted by Bryan Maltais on October 14, 2009 at 11:13 PM
I REALLY dig the subtle light, and the shades of brown are serene. The photo has a calming effect. My only nit is that the lines get a little lost within each other.
Posted by Don Grall on October 15, 2009 at 7:31 AM
Needs more contrast, it looks too much like an overdone HDR.
Posted by John Mumaw on October 15, 2009 at 7:42 AM
I agree with Don.
With a less aggressive amount of 'development', this has a lot of potential.
Perhaps cropping from the top down to just above the first cloud would help put more emphasis on the neat clouds and unique foreground.
Posted by bill meikle on October 15, 2009 at 9:34 AM
Agree with John.
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on October 15, 2009 at 10:10 AM
Lovely light. I feel the low contrast is quite suitable.
However, I would also consider cropping a bit of blue sky from the top.
Posted by Jesse Speer on October 15, 2009 at 10:53 AM
This is one image where some aggressive dodging/burning might help add some needed depth to the landscape. Really go for it. And I am completely on the fence about the crop. I appreciate the unusual comp ... but I think the darker cloud on the left edge is throwing me off a bit. I'd consider toning that one down a bit.
Posted by Brian Jackson on October 15, 2009 at 6:18 PM
Pretty much would have to agree with whatever everyone else above has said.
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With a less aggressive amount of 'development', this has a lot of potential.
Perhaps cropping from the top down to just above the first cloud would help put more emphasis on the neat clouds and unique foreground.
However, I would also consider cropping a bit of blue sky from the top.