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01/13/2005 01:43:48 AM · #1 |
I was in the woods miles away from any highway when I came across this [read the details on what went trough my mind]. I used a kind of mystic post processing because I had motion blur due to no tripod with me and a quick shot. I'm not to happy with the outcome, so any suggestions would be grateful. I want to keep the picture. Or do you think its OK in it's current post process.
What wild or weird object have you came across deep in the woods that made you wonder?
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01/13/2005 01:48:56 AM · #2 |
Well, I think it's quite pretty as it is, very dreamy looking. And what a find.... the only things I've ever found while out in the woods are old Deer Stands :(
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01/13/2005 01:56:57 AM · #3 |
Originally posted by SDW65:
I was in the woods miles away from any highway when I came across this [read the details on what went trough my mind]. I used a kind of mystic post processing because I had motion blur due to no tripod with me and a quick shot. I'm not to happy with the outcome, |
Well it looks like it is at least on some kind of trail, so you shouldn't have too much trouble finding this place again. If you are not happy with what you have go back (take a tripod this time) and shoot it again. And again, and again.
It is really good compostion, and looks to be a good shot op. If you are not happy though it's not going to get any better just because a bunch of people tell you what a great shot you took.
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01/13/2005 02:13:41 AM · #4 |
SD,
can you post the original? I'd love to have a go at it :-)
Robt.
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01/13/2005 02:26:01 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by bear_music:
SD,
can you post the original? I'd love to have a go at it :-)
Robt. |
100% Crop: I just resized for web. I use to have a plug-in for motion blur and out-of-focus but trial has ran out.
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01/13/2005 03:50:29 AM · #6 |
invalid image request, must be in your workshop. Mail original full size to bear_music@yahoo.com if you wish.
Robt.
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01/13/2005 07:12:11 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by bear_music:
invalid image request, must be in your workshop. Mail original full size to bear_music@yahoo.com if you wish.
Robt. |
Fixed, sorry about that.
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01/13/2005 07:30:05 AM · #8 |
| SD, you did an outstanding editing job! |
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01/13/2005 07:49:45 AM · #9 |
Love the shot, Scott.
If it were mine, I think I would tone down the bright yellows in the leaves that are on the trees, while keeping the yellows in the fallen leaves on the boulder. The brightness of the foliage says "Spring" to me, while the brown leaf litter says "Autumn", and is kind of incongruous.
I think I would also rotate maybe 3-5 degrees left to level up the bench, even if that isn't accurate in reality. Think it would make a more pleasing photo. In doing so, of course, the trees will have more of a tilt, but that wouldn't bother me at all, but would just add to the wildness of the place.
One more thing I would try would be to very lightly burn the bright white portion of the bolder in the lower left portion. Just a little bit. Might also consider darkening the general area in the lower right of the frame that is below the boulder, maybe give it a shadowier look.
Let me add my disclaimer of "but what do I know?"! Just my take on the photo. BTW, I'm originally from GA also and don't get down there very often. I can almost smell the earth in your photo. Mind if I ask where it is?
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01/13/2005 08:58:55 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by nova:
Love the shot, Scott.
If it were mine, I think I would tone down the bright yellows in the leaves that are on the trees, while keeping the yellows in the fallen leaves on the boulder. The brightness of the foliage says "Spring" to me, while the brown leaf litter says "Autumn", and is kind of incongruous.
I think I would also rotate maybe 3-5 degrees left to level up the bench, even if that isn't accurate in reality. Think it would make a more pleasing photo. In doing so, of course, the trees will have more of a tilt, but that wouldn't bother me at all, but would just add to the wildness of the place.
One more thing I would try would be to very lightly burn the bright white portion of the bolder in the lower left portion. Just a little bit. Might also consider darkening the general area in the lower right of the frame that is below the boulder, maybe give it a shadowier look.
Let me add my disclaimer of "but what do I know?"! Just my take on the photo. BTW, I'm originally from GA also and don't get down there very often. I can almost smell the earth in your photo. Mind if I ask where it is? |
Thank you for your critique and I will try your suggestions. I live in Columbus, Ga. Picture was taken about 25 miles north in Harris county near Pine Mountain.
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01/13/2005 08:59:16 AM · #11 |
Originally posted by thewriterside:
SD, you did an outstanding editing job! |
Thank you
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01/13/2005 09:20:13 AM · #12 |
Left comments... I crtiqued prior to seeing the original you posted. With that new piece of information I have to second the kudos on your editing. I'd encourage you to return to that spot during sunrise/sunset (don't know which direction that rick faces) with a tripod. It's a subject I think you could develop into a nice print given the right cisrumstances.
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01/17/2005 08:14:45 PM · #13 |
I was able to visit 'The Bench' location today and my questions were answered. Please view picture and read the details, I explain:
- Left with questions
 - Left with Answers
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01/17/2005 08:43:50 PM · #14 |
| how sweet is this! what a killer follow up! |
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