Lovin' the snowby
jentComment by snaffles: Greetings from the Critique Club!
This image made me laugh when I saw it, and in a good way. The very first outing I took the D90 was to the local ski hills, where I shot boarders and skiiers coming off jumps, so I can well understand the challenges you faced. I can see exactly what you wanted to get.
Basic composition isn't outstanding, but there is an attempt to show dof with the background and other boarder in the frame. That flat grey murky sky is by far your worst enemy, especially with snow to throw off glare.
I would, first of all, get a whole lot lower to the ground so you can shoot up at your friend, and that way you can probably eliminate having to do stuff like cloning out the lift lines, chairs etc. If need be, go to the other side of the ramp, so if there are trees etc on the other side of the hill, they won't be as intrusive as the lines and chairlift are. I would also suggest a much tigher crop so your friend pretty much fills the frame. Don't be afraid to push that lens to its limits! PP will only help if you have a strong photo to begin with.
Feel free to PM me with any questions,
Susan
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