Alien bone
by greslizzz

Comment by gjumi:
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Alien bone
by greslizzz

Comment by msieglerfr:
This is not a bad picture, maybe it would have been better using small aperture f/14 (for instance). The lack of sharpness on the stick is rather disturbing. 6

Sticking the clouds
by greslizzz

Comment by graphicfunk:
greetings from the cririque club:

All photographers seek this type of image. That is a dramatic sky with luscious colors and then a lovely silhoutte to complement the composition. It is evident that you seek this beauty and this is perhaps the area where nobody can really you guide you. This is good you have this nice inborn talent.

The image has an immediate appeal as it has enough play to really accent the silhoutte parts of the image. All I can do here is express some minor ideas for exploration. The main thrust of the image is right heavy, that is it is here where the eyes find the most dynamic exchange between light and dark. Ir is also okay to leave the image balanced as is with more weight on the right. One item for exploration is the total inclusion of the right plant and then to close in a little on the left because the impact begins to diminish as the eye turns to the left. This attention on the right plant will help define this shape more to get closer to the challenge. I also notice a spec of light right on the left of the palm trees. Of course, in basic editing we are stuck with that, but little as this is it creates a minor distraction. Notice, this is minor.

Now, on the technical side you could have chosen to close the lens more. from 5.6 you can go to f8 and this would still leave 1/80. Of course, this would be an ideal tripod shot say at f11 at 1/40. This will allow a sharper capture of the scene over a longer distance. With a tripod you can go f11 and then focus on the right plant and the rest will be in satisfactory sharpness but the accent or springboard of the viewer's eye will be with the main plant or palm on the right. You always seek to direct your viewer's eyes.

So very high marks for subject matter and congratulations on a very attractive capture. When you see distance always think a smaller aperture and your dreams will be better realized.

Message edited by author 2006-01-15 00:57:58.

Like an iceberg in sauna
by greslizzz

Comment by Zigomar:
i think this is great use of backlight.good point

Like an iceberg in sauna
by greslizzz

Comment by Luches:
good colour.

Like an iceberg in sauna
by greslizzz

Comment by Quickeye:
Wow! THAT looks good. Great quality.

Like an iceberg in sauna
by greslizzz

Comment by levitator5.13:
I like the abstract background. The thing I would change is the front lighting of the subject. I think if it were more dimly lit it would reduce the little bits that are blown out and add a better mood to the image.

Like an iceberg in sauna
by greslizzz

Comment by C-town driver:
Very cool shot. I like the contrasting shapes and colors

Sticking the clouds
by greslizzz

Comment by sherpet:
Dramatic plant shapes here.....

Sticking the clouds
by greslizzz

Comment by KiwiShotz:
That's a pretty dramatic sky. I don't quite understand the title sorry