Let's do some more fall colors
rwells
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My how time slips away...
Anyhow, here are some more fall shots:
Anyhow, here are some more fall shots:
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It may be subjective choice, but for #2, I would crop the bottom dark layer, right below where bright yellow ends, sort of pano-crop. I tried it by hiding it and looked great! That one is my favorite!
Last one, comp is great, but I would see if shadows can be brought out a tad for non-sky portion to avoid super dark spots......maybe it is monitor difference.
Also if soft filter is applied to sky only, and shadows and exposure is decreased a tad and contrast is increased, much more details can be gained if so desired.
JMO. Keep it up!!
Yo Pard,
Thanks for checking these out, and again, your great in-depth comments.
Guess I'm in the mood for conversation tonight, so let's go into your suggestions.
Image #2:
Once again, your suggestion would work just fine. Matter of fact, I have an image that is composed in camera just as you suggest, but I chose to post this one instead. Reason; I felt that the inclusion of the darker, rust colored foliage, ads depth to the color pallet in the image. The version without the darker, rust colors when compared together seems not as rich to the eye. YMMV
I'll post that one up for comparison sake.
Image #3:
As you probably well know, I don't hold to tight to "rules" in photography, for the most part. Some I do (mainly composition), some most I don't. That being said, I think we as photographers, in our quest for near perfection, might go a little too far into the "unnatural" side of things. (This is definitely calling myself out on this
If you were standing beside me when this image was taken, you would have been squinting while looking into the evening sun. That's why the trees are glowing so much. Backlight. Anyway, when you look at a scene like this, there are going to be dark areas, or dare I say BLACK. There will probably be absolute white areas also.
White and black are very common in nature, but again, as photographers, we don't want to accept that. We don't want to hear nasty terms like "blocked up", or "blown out", when in fact, THEY SHOULD BE! Black and white aren't bad words!
As a side benefit, dark, or black areas richen the color pallet to your eyes. White opens things up on the other end. It's all about what you want from the image.
Again, thanks for the opportunity to discuss photography!
I agree about very bright and very dark areas......it happens.....we try to balance out the shot anyway.....sometimes blown up areas make amazing photographs as well as dark silhouettes....I liked the brightness and know how Aspens light up.....especially when backlit.
Just used to balancing photo out....sky had texture so I thought if desired it might gain something!
Its all good! Keep em coming! Lovely shots as usual! Cheers!
Appreciate that Pard,
I'm not trying to "convince" anyone of anything, (nor defensive about input), just discussing why, that's all. And, because I know that you are sincere in your quest for more, or diverse knowledge.
It's OK not to like my take on an image, that's why were individuals!
Thanks again!
The colours in the first don't quite work. I'm not sure why, but the same happens in my shots often too.
2 and 3 work better, the sky in the second has gone full candy blue, but other than that I'm sold
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Oh Man, that had to be a stunning sight standing there looking at that.
Love those Aspens, I think us not having trees and changing seasoning
like that heighten out love for them.
Craig
Burleson, Texas
Thanks Pyry!
Howdy Pard,
I just wish that I could capture the feeling of actually being there. It is a beautiful place.