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Tree in field
Tree in field
tinkie2010


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Challenge: HDR II (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Nikon D700
Lens: Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED
Location: Field @ Vaalwater
Date: Sep 12, 2009
Aperture: 13
ISO: 1000
Shutter: 1/320
Galleries: Landscape, High Dynamic Range (HDR)
Date Uploaded: Sep 13, 2009

Taken in afternoon sun at Vaalwater. 5 exposure merged in photomatixs. Adjustments made in photoshop.

Statistics
Place: 93 out of 155
Avg (all users): 5.5385
Avg (commenters): 6.0000
Avg (participants): 5.2209
Avg (non-participants): 5.7890
Views since voting: 662
Views during voting: 401
Votes: 195
Comments: 8
Favorites: 0


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09/24/2009 12:33:22 AM
Greetings from the Critique Club...

First of all, I don't like most HDR images because they simply look over-processed to me and the processing draws too much attention to that aspect of the image rather than the actual subject content, so I'm going to refrain from comment on the editing technique and just look at the image content...

The subject (tree) in this photo holds a good bit of interest for me, but compositionally, I think the image needs a little additional help. The tree intersects with the horizon on the right side. Maybe a lower camera angle would create the separation needed there to pronounce the additional layers of depth that would give this photo more visual impact. It's one of those situations here where the subject could potentially stand on its own if it is worked properly :)
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
09/20/2009 07:52:21 PM
Good post processing.
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09/20/2009 04:32:25 PM
Interesting tree shape, but overall image colours are dull.
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09/19/2009 10:12:35 PM
The sky behind the wonderful tree is an unevenly exposed distraction. I really like the tree and the setting.
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09/16/2009 09:44:00 PM
Too dark, nice colors, just brighten the background up a bit. 6/10
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09/15/2009 11:07:52 PM
A bit on the subtle side, just a bit of the stereotypical "HDR look". I like the golden tones and the treetop appears to have a rectangular form that catches my eye.
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09/15/2009 05:41:23 PM
This one confuses me. It almost seems too dark(part of me is dying for it to have a brighter focal point) but on the other hand that makes it soooo serene. I think I prefer it this way. Good Luck in the challenge. 7
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09/15/2009 02:04:47 PM
I shall be rating this challenge by the following criteria:

1 - Not HDR in my opinion

3 - HDR is way over-done, in my opinion

5 - A reasonable use of HDR, but not a very engaging photo, in my opinion

7 - A reasonable use of HDR, and an engaging photo, in my opinion

10 - A fantastic use of HDR, and an out of this world photo, in my opinion

Your photo receives:

5
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