NPN has moved to naturephotographers.networkYou’re viewing the read-only archive of the original site (2000–2018). The community is active today, with new critiques and discussions every day.
Well, titles were never my strong suit.
I've had my eye on these twisted cottonwood trees in rural Montezuma County for a few years now, waiting for the right colors to appear at sunset.
Two things made it a long wait. This view faces north, and I wanted the trees to be completely bare of leaves.
Next I need to figure a way to get more of the tree trunks in the sky (get closer? lower angle?) for a better silhouette.
So, this is a work in progress. Any suggestions greatly appreciated!
Posted by Howard Cihak on April 15, 2012 at 8:42 PM
I'm not sure, John, but this strikes me as one of those scenes where some light painting (on the tree trunks) might help. Otherwise, consider bringing a shovel with you on your next visits and dig a foxhole. That'll get you down low.
You've answered your own question, John, you need to get lower and depending on the lens focal length used, you may want to get closer with a wider lens as well. These are wonderful trees and can fully understand why you're using them as a silhouette. They may also work well against a starry night sky with a little light painting thrown in..
Posted by Kurt Bowman on April 16, 2012 at 12:37 PM
John, I ditto Don's suggestions about the getting closer, lower angle and wider lens. BTW, love the color of the sky in this. Also, I don't do titles well, but considering you said twisted...maybe change it to the Three Twisted Sisters?
Sorry, but I was a teenager in the 80's so I couldn't resist!
Discussion
6 repliesI've had my eye on these twisted cottonwood trees in rural Montezuma County for a few years now, waiting for the right colors to appear at sunset.
Two things made it a long wait. This view faces north, and I wanted the trees to be completely bare of leaves.
Next I need to figure a way to get more of the tree trunks in the sky (get closer? lower angle?) for a better silhouette.
So, this is a work in progress. Any suggestions greatly appreciated!
Sorry, but I was a teenager in the 80's so I couldn't resist!