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Hylophobia.  How will I ever escape these woods?
Hylophobia. How will I ever escape these woods?
Jules1x


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Phobia II (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Nikon D5100
Location: Near the Big Sioux River, Watertown, SD
Date: Oct 27, 2013
Aperture: f/4
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/320
Date Uploaded: Oct 28, 2013

I'm not sure my fear of the woods quite rises to the level of a phobia. But I do have a healthy respect for the ability of the woods to suck you in and never let you go. Oh, and then there are also the potential mountain lions, moose, and bears. My brain strains to find the source of every little crack of wood off in the distance as I wander along a remote trail, always wondering is that a dangerous wild animal?

My heart beats a bit faster as I remember the fear I felt during a few of my long hikes. Perhaps I have more of a phobia than I thought.

But the woods certainly are beautiful.

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08/24/2014 10:52:06 AM
Critique Club Member Review:

Color Saturation and Hue - colors are normal and accurate

Brightness and Contrast - both are within normal ranges.

Focus and Depth of Field - focus is sharp with a deep depth of field. Perhaps a shallower depth of field would have eliminated some background distraction.

Subjective - everything is in focus, but my eye is drawn deeper into the image, which gives the illusion that the foreground is a bit soft. That is until I focus on the nearest branches, which are then sharp. But it is a struggle to keep the focus there. I believe the lighting hurt you as well. The angle does not give enough definition to the trees. Later or earlier in the day might have helped. I would really like to see a night shot of this.

Summary - I like the image, it has good bones. If you could find a spot where there was something desirable beyond the tangle of trees, it could really work. As is, I feel safer on this side, as opposed to being trapped.
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06/18/2014 08:01:47 PM
That is some pretty thick stuff. It has a spooky feel to it.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
11/01/2013 03:40:53 PM
Go back the way you came. ...you did drop breadcrumbs, didn't you? ;-)
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