Posted by Kathryn Engle on March 10, 2011 at 2:28 PM
Just got back from a few days out on the Olympia Penisula and took a few pictures when the rain allowed. It definitely was a lot cooler than I expected and there was still snow in the Hoh rain forest. Would love to get some critiques.
Posted by Kathryn Engle on March 10, 2011 at 2:29 PM
#3
Posted by Kathryn Engle on March 10, 2011 at 2:29 PM
#4
Posted by Kathryn Engle on March 10, 2011 at 3:07 PM
#3 - vertical rendition
Posted by Todd Caudle on March 10, 2011 at 3:41 PM
Really like the first one, better than the vertical, as the comp seems more contained (in a good way). On the second one (the first #3), I wish the landscape went one way and the clouds went the opposite way of how they are, just to counterbalance the scene, but we play the hand we're dealt. For that reason, it's fine. I'd lose some of the sky in #4, since the action is in that beautiful outflow meander. Nothing much going on up there that would be missed.
Kathryn, for the most part I will echo Todd's critique of your images here. I like all the concepts you were after. I Too the liberty of Copying a couple of the images and importing them into my CS5 for a closer look. I did find that you might want to get your camera in for cleaning. I found hairs and dust specs throughout image #2. Tonally I think they can be pumped up a wee bit but for the most part the subtle tones work.
I think you have the foundations of very fine images, just a little bit of tweeking and they're knock yer socks off good!
"I think you have the foundations of very fine images, just a little bit of tweeking and they're knock yer socks off good!
I agree with both Todd and James. I wouldn't mind seeing a bit more detail in some of the shadowed areas. Some tough exposures, but you pretty much nailed them as well as your camera would allow with overexposing anything. Just a bit more massaging in the digital darkroom...
Posted by Kathryn Engle on March 10, 2011 at 10:03 PM
Thanks all for the feedback. I'll get those spots cleaned out of there and redo some of the processing. This was very helpful. I'll repost afterwards.
Posted by Kathryn Engle on March 10, 2011 at 10:50 PM
Thanks all for the feedback. I'll get those spots cleaned out of there and redo some of the processing. This was very helpful. I'll repost afterwards.
These are all very nice, Kathryn. My two favorites are #4 and #5. #5 (the last image), is the best of the bunch. I love the FG. It's like wavy glass. A little more shadow detail would be nice but I think you came away with some beautiful images to add to your collection. Thanks for sharing.
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