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07/12/2007 12:07:52 PM · #1

about this shot? I think I might wanna enter it in Canons Photography in the Parks contest. I'm sure there will be stuff entered that's way better than this but I like this photo for some reason. I'm also gonna enter one for Wildlife.
Anyway, some input, suggestions, changes would be appreciated. Maybe you guys see something that I don't.

Message edited by author 2007-07-12 12:16:20.

shanksware

Canon EOS-5D

07/12/2007 12:08:43 PM · #2

forget something?

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

07/12/2007 12:10:12 PM · #3

yea LOL and now I can't find it in my portfolio.

karmat

Apple iPhone 7

07/12/2007 12:14:58 PM · #4

Originally posted by NstiG8tr:

Maybe you guys see something that I don't.

or maybe we don't see something that you do?

Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

07/12/2007 12:16:34 PM · #5

OK I found it LOL.

Message edited by author 2007-07-12 12:16:49.

The_Dentist

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

07/12/2007 12:28:13 PM · #6

First, a couple of comments on your photo:

Overall impression is that it's a good, visually appealing image. The strong points are the excellent texture in the rocks and the subtle variations of color in the grass.

What's keeping this photo back IMO is the lack of a foreground to add more interest. There was a "Landscape Photo Tutorial" thread here at DPC long ago, and one of the most important things that it taught me is that a landscape needs to be really awesome and striking if the image is to survive without a foreground. I don't think this is the case here...

Also, it could use a deeper blue in the sky. Maybe add a gradient? There seems to be a halo where the rock meets the sky - is that from sharpening or is it also present in the original?

All in all, I would score this a 6-7 in a DPC challenge :)

Now, the contest you are talking about seems very interesting... There will probably be a zillion entries and zero chances of winning, but I'm tempted to submit something as well. I would post it here, but don't want to hijack your thread. Any idea as to what kind of editing (if any) is allowed? I went through the rules but they say nothing about this.

Cheers,
Matei