Some of My Acadia Shots

redleash

Whoever said it would take weeks to process shots from the Acadia Shootout wasn't lying . . . I've put 17 shots in my gallery so far. At this rate, I might be done in time for next year's gathering! Maybe . . . :huh

I had a great time and learned a lot. I am really grateful for the chance to talk to and learn from our pros. I think it's actually sunk in now just how much a difference good light can make! :thumb No, that doesn't mean I will stop shooting at high noon . . . but it should mean that I can create better images now when I do go out at other times!

Hope you enjoy these. I will appreciate any C&C.

Lauren

1. Autumn leaves, somewhere in Acadia National Park


2. Lobster buoys


3. Lobster trap in B&W - how does this conversion look?


4. Abstract


5. Boathouse at Bernard harbor


6. Birch tree


7. Thunder Hole just after sunrise - I blended 2 exposures by processing in ACR, one for sky and one for ground - does the edge of the cliff top look too dark? it's not from the mask so it must be my ACR process for the ground

Fred W

Hi Lauren,

Great pictures - All !!!!

I especially like #2 Lobster buoys. Great job with the close perspective and depth of field.

You also did a great job processing #6 and #7 which you previously posted untouched.

Looking forward for more pics to come.

cmkultradome

Lauren-
Really like #2 & #4!! I think #4 was shown during the critique session but it was hard to see when projected on the wall. I love it on my computer screen - very cool!!

Stephanie

dlscott56

Bravo Lauren. 6, 7 and 2 are my favorites.

redleash

Thanks, everyone! Yes, #4 was shown at the critique and it got an "ooh" from the crowd. I wasn't sure how it would look when processed, so I'm glad to know it looks good on the screen now; I didn't do much other than boost the contrast and also soften the look a bit.

Fred - I also didn't do much to #6, the birch, because I just didn't think it needed anything. It got a nice response in its unprocessed version and I couldn't see how to improve it--other than to remove the blurry leave at the top against the trunk--did you notice? I did a few other minor tweaks. This is one I was quite happy with from the start! I did do quite a bit on the Thunder Hole shot and was pleased with the outcome. Thanks for following and commenting!

Lauren

dlplumer

Great set Lauren. The last is my favorite, but they are all really good.

Dan

Snowgirl

Nicely done!

I think the B&W conversion on #3 is fine - gives it an old worldly look.

Agree with Daniel - #7 is the bomb! Nice blending. I think the cliffs are a titch dark - but I probably wouldn't have noticed if you hadn't asked.

Good job, roomie! ivar

Schnauzer

Nice work Lauren. I very much like the first one. It has a sort of abstract look to it with all the leaves overlapping each other. Numbers 2, 6 and 7 are also favorites.

redleash

Dan, Ceci, Ron - Many thanks for your comments! I may mess with the cliffs, but it's nice to know they don't stand out too much. I also appreciate that somebody besides me "voted" for #1. I really like the look of that one. I know the theory is that if I like it that makes it good enough, but it is nice to have some affirmation sometimes, right?

I'll post more later. I'm busy browsing the forum for more awesome Acadia shots from my new friends!

Lauren

Halite

It has been really fun to see how other photographers have interpreted the Acadia experience in their own ways. I really like your series here, especially the detail shots of 2, 3 and 6.

redleash

Thanks, Halite! Although I went to Acadia with the intention of learning about and taking better landscape shots--with my new wide and ultra wide lenses--I frequently found myself drawn back to the detail types of shots you commented upon. Looking at my files and thinking back to comments and critiques I have received over the last year or so, I have to say that the more positive reactions seem to be in response to my detail shots.

Guess I should listen to my inner self, eh?

Thanks,
Lauren

Halite

redleash wrote:

Thanks, Halite! Although I went to Acadia with the intention of learning about and taking better landscape shots--with my new wide and ultra wide lenses--I frequently found myself drawn back to the detail types of shots you commented upon. Looking at my files and thinking back to comments and critiques I have received over the last year or so, I have to say that the more positive reactions seem to be in response to my detail shots.

Guess I should listen to my inner self, eh?

Thanks,
Lauren

It definitely makes sense to pursue your own passion and focus on what moves you. Don't fight success!

On the other hand, to avoid ruts and to keep growing it makes sense to explore the unfamiliar and the kinds of images we haven't succeeded at yet. Success isn't always measured in a perfect outcome, but in growth and learning.