Posted by Mike Ryan on February 10, 2010 at 10:44 AM
This is an image taken back on a visit to Yosemite with my Dad last month. I'm not to thrilled with the snow. The histogram shows it's not blown out but it right on the edge I'm curious what others may think. Overall, I'm curious about the comp as well as the overall lighting. Any suggestions are appreciated. You can tell me it sucks too
Nikon D300 / 18-200 Nikkor
Posted by Rodney Ninow on February 10, 2010 at 11:35 AM
It's hard to look at this image and really know what the subject is. If it is the tree, then it is too small in the frame. If it is the landscape, then it lacks a foreground element to give it depth. The tree somewhat serves this purpose, but not enough IMO. Also, the way the tree is in the frame is static, diagonally would be much more powerful.
Posted by Mat Malone on February 10, 2010 at 12:38 PM
The exposure looks fine. But I think Rodney is onto it. The tree doesn't really work with the rest of the frame. Actually I think it works pretty well as a pano cropped above the tree.
Posted by Steve Sieren on February 11, 2010 at 11:01 AM
You've captured the dormant feel of Yosemite in winter with out snow.
Posted by Reno DiTullio on February 11, 2010 at 4:45 PM
Mike, for me it either needs a lot more snow or a tighter comp on the log
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4 repliesNikon D300 / 18-200 Nikkor
The exposure looks fine. But I think Rodney is onto it. The tree doesn't really work with the rest of the frame. Actually I think it works pretty well as a pano cropped above the tree.