Moon over the Olympics

Mark Edell

Here is a shot I took this morning of the moon over the Olympic mountains. I'm not quite sure on what to do with this. Part of me wants to make it lighter but I kind of like the dark look myself.

Feel free to critique

Cantfeelmyfingers

I feel like there's something missing.. like the bottom of the mountains; or a horizon at "ground level"..

David L. Megahey

What I see missing is my campfire at the base of the mountain, and
me sitting there soaking it all in. I like it!

Ann McRae

I don't think it really needs lightening, but I might change the composition from having the moon so dead center - try the famous 4 x 10 crop (or as close as you can) by cropping both top and bottom. If that doesn't work, then try placing the moon on one of the third lines rather than the center (l-r, not up/down). Hope that is kind of clear...


ann

Mark Edell

Thanks for the input! I took about 100 shots in various stages of of it setting behind the mountain. I'm working on one I think is better.

JenGrace

I think that's a gorgeous scene.

Mark Edell

Ann McRae wrote:

I don't think it really needs lightening, but I might change the composition from having the moon so dead center - try the famous 4 x 10 crop (or as close as you can) by cropping both top and bottom. If that doesn't work, then try placing the moon on one of the third lines rather than the center (l-r, not up/down). Hope that is kind of clear...


ann

Ann,
I think you naild what was bothering me! thanks, I'll work it a bit.

slodave

Wow! I like it.

leaforte

I've been watching it for days. How cool. I've been itching. Thanks for posting. I would just say, enjoy your shots. Nice work.

Mark Edell

Thanks guys :-)