Horses, trees, grass, sky
by vestanpance

Comment by Bullwinkle:
I like the feeling of wide open expanse by including lots of blue sky. A long time ago I was told that an odd number of visual elements seems to balance better than an even number. Thus three or one tree(s) might work better than two. The horses and riders do fit in with your theme. Although circumstances may have been out of your control I would personally rather have the folks riding into the picture towards the trees thus bringing the viewers attention back inside the frame. Just a suggestion. The foliage of the larger trees is very photogenic. Those alone say in a silhouette with a horse on a puffy cloudy day would be a magical moment. You have got the right elements here in the game. A few minor changes in composition, lighting (i.e. dramatic sidelighting or backlighting during sunset/sunrise ) would alter the image presentation ...should you wish to do so. Otherwise a reasonable photo with redeeming qualities. Good luck.

Horses, trees, grass, sky
by vestanpance

Comment by jimmythefish:
Great shot...nice scene. I think that this might have been better, compositionally, if the horses were in a different spot. They seem to be stuck on the edge of the frame. It looks unbalanced with them in it. I might have also cropped some of the grass...there's a whole lot of the same there.

Horses, trees, grass, sky
by vestanpance

Comment by daxo:
IMHO the horse shouldn't be there but this is one of the things I like the most of photography, you get to show whatever you want, after all, this is your shot! :)

Horses, trees, grass, sky
by vestanpance

Comment by kblm:
cool trees

Horses, trees, grass, sky
by vestanpance

Comment by Annida:
I love the shape of the trees here. The colour of the grass and sky is superb. Too bad the riders aren't moving into the photo instead of out. Lovely work regardless, I give you a 9 :) -Annida

Horses, trees, grass, sky
by vestanpance

Comment by basia03:
i like this picture, but it would be better if the horses weren't leaving...

Horses, trees, grass, sky
by vestanpance

Comment by moondoggie:
Composition seems a bit off. The two trees seem to compete for attention. The rider is way to far off to the left. better luck next challenge. md

Horses, trees, grass, sky
by vestanpance

Comment by jmsetzler:
very nice landscape shot... I think the only area for improvement in this one would be to crop out just a little bit of the foreground possibly. Empty sky is generally more appealing in a landscape than empty foreground. I really like the horse rider in this shot.. that makes this scene work nicely :) - setzler

Horses, trees, grass, sky
by vestanpance

Comment by JEM:
Beautiful! A little less foreground might improve thirds, but a really striking photograph.

Horses, trees, grass, sky
by vestanpance

Comment by Lustre:
A lovely photo. The colour and contrast make for an interesting shot. My only criticism would be the left edge framing. Looking at the gap between the right edge and the tree, and the gap between the bush and the horse, I would have tried to replicate that gap on the left edge. I guess that's a personal taste thing though. Focus is quite good. Well done