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08/31/2004 09:08:12 PM · #1 |
Hey all, I desperately need help improving my landscape photos. Take a look and give me any tips you might have. I will forever be greatful
 
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08/31/2004 09:48:48 PM · #2 |
hey, seems like they are available as pritns already.. seems wierd to be asking for help afterwards...
regardless, I like the name of the second one, the sky seems a bit overexposed on the right side, I would fix that up with some adjustment layers.
The first is is really nice but I don;t like the weeds/dried plants in the foreground. Perhaps if it were reshot with just the bedrock & the brilliant sky, it would appeal to more.
Overall good stuff!
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08/31/2004 10:12:51 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by Rooster:
hey, seems like they are available as pritns already.. seems wierd to be asking for help afterwards...
regardless, I like the name of the second one, the sky seems a bit overexposed on the right side, I would fix that up with some adjustment layers.
The first is is really nice but I don;t like the weeds/dried plants in the foreground. Perhaps if it were reshot with just the bedrock & the brilliant sky, it would appeal to more.
Overall good stuff! |
I thought they were great until I saw some of the other stuff for sale. :S Besides, just cuz I sell stuff doesn't mean I don't want to improve the next shots.
Message edited by author 2004-08-31 22:13:30.
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08/31/2004 10:13:13 PM · #4 |
| Best advice I can give is to try and visit the area in the early morning or early evening to get that special 'golden hour' lighting. In Garden of the Gods especially the lighting really makes the rocks glow and the shadows can add some interest. You are also more likely to get more photo-friendly skies, namely blues or the typical sunrise/sunset orange. Using a polarizer and/or a graduated neutral density filter can also help with the skies. As for composition, it's usually better to use a wide angle and include a foreground, middle ground, background. |
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08/31/2004 10:13:59 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by Rooster:
I like the name of the second one, the sky seems a bit overexposed on the right side, I would fix that up with some adjustment layers.
The first is is really nice but I don;t like the weeds/dried plants in the foreground. Perhaps if it were reshot with just the bedrock & the brilliant sky, it would appeal to more. |
I have to agree on both points. I think the first would be much more dramatic and interesting if it were filled entirely with rock and sky; the grassy bits just detract from what could be a smooth, flowing, more visually pleasing photograph. The shape of the rock would allow for a near diagonal split of rock and sky.
The second would be improved just by fiddling with curves/levels or using adjustment layers. More vivid colour might also look nice. |
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08/31/2004 10:14:38 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by moodville:
Best advice I can give is to try and visit the area in the early morning or early evening to get that special 'golden hour' lighting. In Garden of the Gods especially the lighting really makes the rocks glow and the shadows can add some interest. You are also more likely to get more photo-friendly skies, namely blues or the typical sunrise/sunset orange. Using a polarizer and/or a graduated neutral density filter can also help with the skies. As for composition, it's usually better to use a wide angle and include a foreground, middle ground, background. |
I did use a polarizer but only recently aquired a ND filter. Thanks for the help
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08/31/2004 10:28:34 PM · #7 |
Hey MS,
Iwasn't trying to diss you or anything... just expressing that it seemed wierd to ask for help on shots afterwards, that's all.
I wasn;t trying to offend & hope that you will take the criticsm in stride with the spirit with which it was intended.
As with everyone else, you can & should & I imagine you will, do whatever it is you wish.
Good luck my friend!
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08/31/2004 10:53:33 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by Rooster:
Hey MS,
Iwasn't trying to diss you or anything... just expressing that it seemed wierd to ask for help on shots afterwards, that's all.
I wasn;t trying to offend & hope that you will take the criticsm in stride with the spirit with which it was intended.
As with everyone else, you can & should & I imagine you will, do whatever it is you wish.
Good luck my friend! |
I was not offended and appreciate every comment. I only meant help in general, not on those particular shots. I was hoping to find some insite on why they don't seem to popular on the print site. That is all.
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08/31/2004 11:27:25 PM · #9 |
Hi MS, onthe first one I find the composition to be just great but if you were to reshoot it I'll focus on the rock instead the plant or get enough DOF to get both in focus. on the second one, I'll try this
I already tried it on and it seems to give good results.
Good luck!
Message edited by author 2004-08-31 23:27:58.
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