Here's another image from this past spring along the South Fork of the Stanislaus River. The trees are Alder.
I like it, but I would really like to hear your thoughts on this one.
Tachihara 4x5
Astia 100F
No techs available, but I believe it was shot with a 210mm Symmar-S
Many thanks,
--P
Posted by Robert Dayton on September 18, 2010 at 5:01 PM
You benefitted from good even light. I like the leaf texture in the
two trees across the river and near it. Also good shutter speed
for the water flow.
Posted by Harley Goldman on September 19, 2010 at 5:47 PM
Not bad, PB, but I don't think it finds a place on my favorite BDOF#1 image list.
From the looks of your recent posts, you are giving that Symmar a regular workout.
Posted by Lon Overacker on September 19, 2010 at 8:47 PM
BDOF???????
Preston,
A lovely and quiet scene - if rushing water can be quiet... , but I'm with Harley that it doesn't rank up there in the top tier of you work. The UR corner is darker and I'm not sure if that's added vignetting or natural lighting, but it seems off since the overall scene is basically diffused overcast, or in the canyon's shadow. I do like the flow of the river framing the bottom of the scene and again it's a very lovely scene, just not striking out at me. Now if those were blossoming dogwood instead of alder.... I might have a different opinion.
Thanks for the comments! Lon, there is a slight bend in the canyon wall, so the darker UR corner is natural; no vignetting. I could try opening it up a bit.
I do like the shot, and agree it's not a real show stopper. I posted it because I want to know how others feel about it.
Thanks again,
--P
Posted by Paul Duval on September 21, 2010 at 7:40 AM
Preston,
The image has your "style" but I think while a good image and the darker UPRHC seems natural to me it's not a 'Stunner." That being said I also believe that the photo does mean something to you, and the love, thought and work that went into it shows. If every image we made was a "show stopper" ( pardon me Lon for borrowing you phrase) how would we "elevate" those images to that level. This image would probably work well in an exhibition with others, personally one of my favorite places Mt. San Antonio ( Mt. Baldy to BDOF's like me) is all Alders and Sycamores along the creek so maybe I'm partial. It's a wall hanger but not a room dominator, if that makes any sense Preston.
Discussion
5 repliesI like it, but I would really like to hear your thoughts on this one.
Tachihara 4x5
Astia 100F
No techs available, but I believe it was shot with a 210mm Symmar-S
Many thanks,
--P
two trees across the river and near it. Also good shutter speed
for the water flow.
From the looks of your recent posts, you are giving that Symmar a regular workout.
Preston,
A lovely and quiet scene - if rushing water can be quiet...
Lon
Thanks for the comments! Lon, there is a slight bend in the canyon wall, so the darker UR corner is natural; no vignetting. I could try opening it up a bit.
I do like the shot, and agree it's not a real show stopper. I posted it because I want to know how others feel about it.
Thanks again,
--P
The image has your "style" but I think while a good image and the darker UPRHC seems natural to me it's not a 'Stunner." That being said I also believe that the photo does mean something to you, and the love, thought and work that went into it shows. If every image we made was a "show stopper" ( pardon me Lon for borrowing you phrase) how would we "elevate" those images to that level. This image would probably work well in an exhibition with others, personally one of my favorite places Mt. San Antonio ( Mt. Baldy to BDOF's like me) is all Alders and Sycamores along the creek so maybe I'm partial. It's a wall hanger but not a room dominator, if that makes any sense Preston.
Paul