Posted by Larry Fischer on November 27, 2009 at 5:54 PM
I looked at this photo many times and have had trouble bringing something out.
The contrast appears interesting to me but the branches tend to make it busy.
Suggestions??
Taken in a very small tributary between two hills in the Eskridge region of the Kansas Flint Hills.
the fisch
Posted by Brad Mangas on November 28, 2009 at 1:21 PM
Hi Larry,
It's hard for me to make suggestions on others photos per say. When I come across a scene that intrigues me but just not able to get what I'm looking for, about the only thing I end up doing is spending extra time looking at many different aspects. From different views and angles to walking in closer and maybe finding a more specific look. This shot has a couple of things that catch my eyes. First being the the leaves that seem to make a path leading to the rocks, and then the rocks and rock ledge in the background.
This view could lend itself better when the leaves are off the trees exposing a more open look to the rock ledge, so it could be worth a few visits as the season moves on.
I find it so enjoyable to explore areas and hopefully be able to remember, well for me I better make a note, then return at different times to see what things look like. It's always new and many times I even can see what may be the same things, but just seems to look different to me and able to capture it somewhat differently. I don't know if this sounds silly or not, but depending on my frame of mind things can appear different, or maybe I just notice different things.
Anyway, have fun, it's opportunities like this that keep us young and the fun in photography.
Posted by Bill Dark on November 29, 2009 at 10:02 AM
I think Brad summed things up pretty well, Larry. A couple of things that don't seem to help this image are the exposed red clay above the outcrop, and the sapling just below with all the leaf debris caught in the branches. The rest of the scene works nicely, at least for me. Definitely a place worth exploring.
Posted by Larry Fischer on November 30, 2009 at 7:45 AM
Thanks for the comments.
This was a dark day and the whole photo was dark. Took some manipulation to get it here. The ambiance there was neat but the photo just did not do it justice.
Bill the debris and out crop might be aided by a pic crop.
But Brad is correct. Another time, several more shots. Then another time.. etc.
Thanks again,
Larry
Posted by Scott Bean on November 30, 2009 at 3:04 PM
Larry,
Interesting place! I'm looking forward to seeing your return visits.
Discussion
4 repliesThe contrast appears interesting to me but the branches tend to make it busy.
Suggestions??
Taken in a very small tributary between two hills in the Eskridge region of the Kansas Flint Hills.
the fisch
It's hard for me to make suggestions on others photos per say. When I come across a scene that intrigues me but just not able to get what I'm looking for, about the only thing I end up doing is spending extra time looking at many different aspects. From different views and angles to walking in closer and maybe finding a more specific look. This shot has a couple of things that catch my eyes. First being the the leaves that seem to make a path leading to the rocks, and then the rocks and rock ledge in the background.
This view could lend itself better when the leaves are off the trees exposing a more open look to the rock ledge, so it could be worth a few visits as the season moves on.
I find it so enjoyable to explore areas and hopefully be able to remember, well for me I better make a note, then return at different times to see what things look like. It's always new and many times I even can see what may be the same things, but just seems to look different to me and able to capture it somewhat differently. I don't know if this sounds silly or not, but depending on my frame of mind things can appear different, or maybe I just notice different things.
Anyway, have fun, it's opportunities like this that keep us young and the fun in photography.
This was a dark day and the whole photo was dark. Took some manipulation to get it here. The ambiance there was neat but the photo just did not do it justice.
Bill the debris and out crop might be aided by a pic crop.
But Brad is correct. Another time, several more shots. Then another time.. etc.
Thanks again,
Larry
Interesting place! I'm looking forward to seeing your return visits.