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Sun Moon Lake
Sun Moon Lake
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Challenge: Country Life III (Basic Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-7D
Lens: Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon
Location: Taiwan
Date: Sep 23, 2010
Aperture: 13
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/2
Galleries: Landscape
Date Uploaded: Sep 25, 2010

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//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_Moon_Lake

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Place: 40 out of 96
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 10/24/2010 03:10:53 AM
Originally posted by FrankRobinson:
Hi Michael, greetings from the Critique Club! I hope you find something useful in this.

My overall impression is that this is a very pleasant photograph of a beautiful spot. You have chosen a good time of day and the composition is very structured. The post processing seems a little heavy-handed though.

Technically: You have achieved a good depth of field, and the focus is pretty sharp - although at this size (800px) the detail suffers - that is not something that you can do much about. I am interested in your choice of aperture - f13 seems unnecessarily tight to achieve this - I would have thought f8 or even f7.1 would be enough. That would have allowed you to have a faster shutter - your current shutter speed is (for me) an odd choice: too slow to guarantee sharpness if windy, too fast to give the glassy effect on the water.

Artistically: It is a very well composed shot, clearly utilising rule of thirds, with the sun well positioned and a nice diagonal from the boats. The trees are unfortunate, but nothing to be done about them. I would perhaps have cropped off the extreme right as the town over on the other side breaks up the peaceful line between the water and mountains.

PP: Not a lot to say, but it does seem a little over-saturated, particularly the reds. Some of the boats have started to look a little 'blocky', which I have noticed strong reds are prone to in digital, so I might have toned that down a little.

In summary, this is a very pleasant shot of a pretty scene but is processed to be a little too punchy for the peacefulness I think you are going for.


THANKS YOUR USEFUL COMMENT. ABOUT THE TREE, I JUST CAN NOT DEAL THAT VERY GOOD, U R RIGHT. BECAUSE I FIRST TIME WENT TO THERE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY, AND SPACE LIMITATION BUT IT NOT A EXCUSE FOR A GOOD PHOTOGRAPHER.

Message edited by author 2010-10-24 03:12:03.
 10/07/2010 08:00:55 AM
Hi Michael, greetings from the Critique Club! I hope you find something useful in this.

My overall impression is that this is a very pleasant photograph of a beautiful spot. You have chosen a good time of day and the composition is very structured. The post processing seems a little heavy-handed though.

Technically: You have achieved a good depth of field, and the focus is pretty sharp - although at this size (800px) the detail suffers - that is not something that you can do much about. I am interested in your choice of aperture - f13 seems unnecessarily tight to achieve this - I would have thought f8 or even f7.1 would be enough. That would have allowed you to have a faster shutter - your current shutter speed is (for me) an odd choice: too slow to guarantee sharpness if windy, too fast to give the glassy effect on the water.

Artistically: It is a very well composed shot, clearly utilising rule of thirds, with the sun well positioned and a nice diagonal from the boats. The trees are unfortunate, but nothing to be done about them. I would perhaps have cropped off the extreme right as the town over on the other side breaks up the peaceful line between the water and mountains.

PP: Not a lot to say, but it does seem a little over-saturated, particularly the reds. Some of the boats have started to look a little 'blocky', which I have noticed strong reds are prone to in digital, so I might have toned that down a little.

In summary, this is a very pleasant shot of a pretty scene but is processed to be a little too punchy for the peacefulness I think you are going for.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 10/06/2010 02:10:57 AM
Originally posted by jayzundel:
i'm not sure about the country life? pretty photo


Amazing right. We can go to there and take the boats.
Enjory the scenery. It becomes one of the most popular scenic spots.
 10/06/2010 02:04:42 AM
Originally posted by dali_lama_2k:
Where's the moon? just kidding, very pretty!

It has very clear introduction in my content link.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
10/05/2010 12:31:40 PM
Where's the moon? just kidding, very pretty!
 10/04/2010 03:38:05 PM
i'm not sure about the country life? pretty photo
 10/04/2010 08:04:12 AM
Love the dramatic light & atmosphere ! Very well taken & so is processed..10 !
 10/02/2010 04:22:47 PM
You have handles the light well in this.
 10/01/2010 09:36:48 AM
This is lovely - doesn't really say country to me, but then again, I live in TEXAS. : )
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/30/2010 03:59:27 PM
fantastic!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/30/2010 12:28:24 PM
Amazing - 10
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/30/2010 07:41:41 AM
Lovely shot.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/29/2010 03:08:48 PM
countrylife??? DNMC
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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