Neat little state park in central Pennsylvania

Jeff Geoghan

Thought I'd share some landscapes I did at the end of fall out here in central PA. I found this little park called "Little Buffalo" for the creek in the photos below. A neat place, with lots of trails and different topography. I liked the lakeside for shots, but a rain squall ended our day prematurely.


Any feedback on technique would be appreciated!

Jeff Geoghan

Nobody wants to critique these? Come on, now! I don't mind getting beat up...

Deano955

I will play critic since no one else will. What's up with the lack of posting on this site anyway? I think perhaps members are intimidated by the high caliber work and therfore won't post? I dunno.

I prefer to see saturated colors and "pop" in landscape shots (all shots for that matter). Your shots seem a little flat in color. I know the sky went gray on you, but you asked. The shots with moving water could have longer exposures to enhance the sense of motion as well. There's a couple of opinions for what that's worth.

Thanks for posting!

anwmn1

Deano955 wrote:

I will play critic since no one else will. What's up with the lack of posting on this site anyway? I think perhaps members are intimidated by the high caliber work and therfore won't post?quote]

The lack of posting has nothing to due with caliber of work. There are a lot of people that are not memebers so they may view the shots but will not post anything- others will not post unless they have something positive to say. If you really want a critique post in the whipping post.


As far as these shots-

1. What is the focul point? The branches in the water are at the bottom of the picture and are not that interesting. The trees in focus are green and do not have much going on. The most interesting trees are lost in the haze and light which is sad since the shoreline leads you in that direction.

2. Is better but is definetly needing some 'pop'-

3. The best shot of the bunch! The rt side is too dark though and the tree stump is a bit distracting due to its location and how dark it is. Again could use some 'pop'- contrast and sharpening

4. Sorry but it really doesn't do anything for me


So don't mean to sound harsh but you wanted some feedback. You can return the comments later this week when I finish and post my Grand Canyon shots from this weekend.

Keep posting though! Sometimes you get two responses sometimes you get twenty.

Jeff Geoghan

Thanks for the feedback, both! It definitely helps me learn and will be processed...

Aaron, I love your shots! Your opinion is most welcome and appreciated.

I would like to see some more back-and-forth on these threads as well. I know the caliber of shooters is very high and I covet the opportunity to "sit at the feet" and learn. I don't mind criticism :cry- as Shays sig says, it "is the breakfast of champions". I also don't mind praise because it keeps me going back out with confidence that I'm growing.

Let's keep the comments flowing!!!

(no more soapbox)

Phyxius

Hey Jeff
It looks like you found a lovely place to go rambling.

In the second shot:


You have a lot of chromatic aberration, or color fringing, in the trees. Long story short this is caused by light and your lens. Best thing about it? Fellow dGrinner, Shay Stephens, made an action that gets rid of it one easy step. See it Here. It's easy and it works. I ran it through real quick, I hope you don't mind. If you do let me know and I'll delete it.



Number four is my favorite though. I like the colors and composition, but I think the water is what makes this shot. You used a long exposure right? I like the light and shadows on the water and the slight motion that you can detect.

Milan

I really like the last image the best (#4).

Jeff Geoghan

Phyxius wrote:

Hey Jeff
It looks like you found a lovely place to go rambling.

In the second shot:


You have a lot of chromatic aberration, or color fringing, in the trees. Long story short this is caused by light and your lens. Best thing about it? Fellow dGrinner, Shay Stephens, made an action that gets rid of it one easy step. See it Here. It's easy and it works. I ran it through real quick, I hope you don't mind. If you do let me know and I'll delete it.



Number four is my favorite though. I like the colors and composition, but I think the water is what makes this shot. You used a long exposure right? I like the light and shadows on the water and the slight motion that you can detect.

No, I don't mind at all! I see what you're talking about. I need to review Shay's script for sure.

Jeff Geoghan

Milan wrote:

I really like the last image the best (#4).

Thanks Milan! That was my favorite because the water has such a uniform feeling of movement.