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12/27/2011 10:33:46 AM · #1 |
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12/27/2011 11:44:35 AM · #2 |
Well they are all very over processed in my view and I would probably score them a 5 or 6 if they where in a challenge.
I think the first is the best due to the composition.Not really much more to say,no doubt others will be along soon with
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12/27/2011 11:52:38 AM · #3 |
I would have to agree with  tiny. The pier has some leading lines, and a pleasant reward at the end of the stroll. There is also a nice glow to your processing, which I like. But the landscapes in general are just too delicate, comprised of vast expanses, nothing too majestic or impactful. I'd go the complete opposite direction in pp'ing and make it very simple, just bringing out the detail in the water ripples, or the dried grass, for example. Also, as the natural color seems to be towards the gray ranges, I'd go b/w for these. Perhaps play with desaturating all but the yellow in the pier image, and bringing the green in the posts way down. |
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01/18/2012 02:53:30 PM · #4 |
Take anything I say with a grain of salt, I'm new here. :)
I think you have good composition on the first photo, with the pier leading the eye to the river. It would've been more powerful if the eye was led to something more interesting, however (imagine perhaps a boat moored to the pier, or a boat in the water, or something interesting on the other side of the river.
I'd also echo the comment about processing. I think there is a fine line between tweaking to bring out the colors in a photo and over-tweaking such that the photo doesn't feel natural anymore. I'd just dial back the processing a bit.
In the fourth photo, I'd have tried to make the small light house more prominent in the photo to add interest. In fact I'd have made it the main subject, and let the muted landscape become the background. In the second photo, there is a building off in the distance that is on the riverside that may have made an interesting subject. |
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01/18/2012 03:31:36 PM · #5 |
I'll keep it simple and straightforward.
1. You will improve the appeal of your landscapes immeasurably by placing the horizon lines (imagine where the water level would touch the sky) at the upper 1/3 line or lower 1/3 line. To place the horizon line in the vertical middle, you present the viewer with a quandary as to whether to look at the sky or the earth/water portion. I know you love the scene, but it's important to CHOOSE what part of this glorious world you want the viewer to share.
2. Try to find scenes with more natural dynamic light. All of your photos may have been captured under overcast skies. I see no shadows. So, your histograms are okay, but it appears you may have pushed out the histogram in post processing. If you are shooting in RAW format, don't fear highlights and shadows in a scene. Use the tricks of the landscape photographer to overcome the limitations of our cameras. (HDR, ND filters, golden hour timing, polarizing filters, etc.)
3. Learn to use //www.dofmaster.com/dofjs.html
For,  , I can read your exif data to discover f/7, 1/166s, 38mm lens focal length, 7D. I do not know where you focused. I see the items in the foreground appear to be closer than 17 feet, but it's hard to tell. If you focused at an object about at the hyperfocal distance of 35', then your image would be in focus from 17' to infinity. Or, if you focused on something only 10 feet away.... well, you need to familiarize yourself with the tool. I think the more distant shoreline looks unnatural. It could be (not saying it is) a product of trying to over sharpen the image.
4. Elements of interest are important. I don't see enough memorable and unique objects in your scene to lead me through the images.
Message edited by author 2012-01-18 15:33:01. |
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01/18/2012 05:51:54 PM · #6 |
n/a (just noticed this wasn't a fresh thread)
Message edited by author 2012-01-18 17:54:14. |
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