I would like your input on this image taken in El Capitan Meadow. Sometimes I like the effects of wide angle lens distortion. But in this case I am not so sure. The straighten version looks more like a LF perspective I think.
Thanks,
Derek
Posted by Lon Overacker on November 3, 2009 at 5:33 PM
Derek,
Both are quite nice, but I prefer the "straight" version. I guess I'm used to the LF perspective and the ability to keep trees straight, and in general don't usually like the key-stoning effect unless it's used purposefully for effect.
Having said that though, they actually have two different looks. The straight version is a little tighter and tells me the subject is mainly the tree and of course the backlit fall color. The wider view with the key-stoning to me is more about the meadow and the environment more than it is just about the one tree. Again, they both have different looks and they both look good. Excellent lighting and color in both.
I also prefer the 'straight' version, but for a different reason. In the 'keystone' version, the merger of the oaks in the upper left corner is distracting, while in the 'straight' version its effect is minimized. The color and saturation is nice in both. Good work!
-P
Posted by Eric Good on November 3, 2009 at 6:44 PM
I like the straightened version not so much for the perspective control, but for the added compositional strength. Eliminating the tree on the right places the emphasis on the diagonal tension between the peak and the dark web of tree limbs in the fg. In the other my eye wanders away from this element a bit too much. Nice capture! Looks like you picked a great time to explore the valley floor.
Derek, the straightened version works for me. The wide angle tends to look a bit too fish eyed, unless of course that is the look you were going for. Nothing wrong with those looks either if the intent is to want the distorted look.
Posted by Derek Sedillo on November 3, 2009 at 8:56 PM
Thanks guys,
Yeah I concur in liking the straightened version in this case. There are times when I find I like the keystoning effect. But not as much here.
Eric, I actually began by cropping the right side and then realized it looked imbalanced in terms of perspective, keystoning more to the left. So I then straightened it which made it easier to crop.
Derek
Posted by Dan Baumbach on November 4, 2009 at 10:00 AM
I can't get the second image to load.
- Dan.
Posted by Derek Sedillo on November 4, 2009 at 11:24 AM
Oops,
Sorry Dan. I had moved the second image and forgot to update the URL. It should work now.
Discussion
7 repliesWhich do you prefer?
http://landandseaphoto.smugmug.com/Locations/Yosemite-2009/7006312_tzV5E#701809402_RLEAK-XL-LB
http://landandseaphoto.smugmug.com/Landscapes/forum-2009/7491241_PmFzs#701801359_pfGkc-A-LB
I would like your input on this image taken in El Capitan Meadow. Sometimes I like the effects of wide angle lens distortion. But in this case I am not so sure. The straighten version looks more like a LF perspective I think.
Thanks,
Derek
Both are quite nice, but I prefer the "straight" version. I guess I'm used to the LF perspective and the ability to keep trees straight, and in general don't usually like the key-stoning effect unless it's used purposefully for effect.
Having said that though, they actually have two different looks. The straight version is a little tighter and tells me the subject is mainly the tree and of course the backlit fall color. The wider view with the key-stoning to me is more about the meadow and the environment more than it is just about the one tree. Again, they both have different looks and they both look good. Excellent lighting and color in both.
Wish I was there... :-(
Lon
I also prefer the 'straight' version, but for a different reason. In the 'keystone' version, the merger of the oaks in the upper left corner is distracting, while in the 'straight' version its effect is minimized. The color and saturation is nice in both. Good work!
-P
Yeah I concur in liking the straightened version in this case. There are times when I find I like the keystoning effect. But not as much here.
Eric, I actually began by cropping the right side and then realized it looked imbalanced in terms of perspective, keystoning more to the left. So I then straightened it which made it easier to crop.
Derek
- Dan.
Sorry Dan. I had moved the second image and forgot to update the URL. It should work now.
Thanks for the heads up.
Derek