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The Art of Photography => User Critiques => Topic started by: :Ollivr on December 07, 2006, 11:23:28 pm

Title: Hi and some landscapes..
Post by: :Ollivr on December 07, 2006, 11:23:28 pm

Hi all,

 I am Oliver and have been an astute lurker at both Mr. Reichmanns website and over here for quite a while. I started out photography as a hobby in autumn 2005 when I went to live in the US  for a year (and bought a DSLR).
I shoot pretty much everything. Since this is all about luminous landscapes, I have some landscapes for you to look at. Would be great to hear some thoughts. No need to hold back with punches.

I would also be interested to hear how the colours are since I am using an uncalibrated, rather old TFT.

Thank you!

Oliver

Title: Hi and some landscapes..
Post by: Andrew W on December 08, 2006, 02:36:44 am

The first image is the best. Personally I would place the horizon a bit higher in the frame and straighten it as well. The shot is not anchored on anything. Perhaps stepping down to the beach to get a closer shot on the sand. The steps down to the right detract instead of anchoring the photo. The colors are nice and pastel like.

I hope this helps. And by the way... your sensor is dusty!

Title: Hi and some landscapes..
Post by: larkvi on December 08, 2006, 02:28:52 pm

I like the first two, am not sure how I feel about the third. THe fourth is a bit pedestrian, I think. The tree branches in the second one are a bit distracting, and if you are not adverse to a little cloning, it could stand to lose the dust specks and perhaps the little post on the left where the field gives way to the water.

Title: Hi and some landscapes..
Post by: :Ollivr on December 10, 2006, 07:12:16 am

Thank you guys for your comments.
ANdrew I agree regarding the anchoring - I possibly have to decide for either less beach or less sky.

And in the meantime I have cleaned my camera....

REgards,

Oliver

Title: Hi and some landscapes..
Post by: Ben Rubinstein on December 12, 2006, 07:14:58 am

I like the 2nd one the best but I would clone out those branches on the top right.

Title: Hi and some landscapes..
Post by: simonkit on December 30, 2006, 05:52:38 pm

Hi,

I like the first image best, nice colours and an interesting composition. The second is also nice, but I agree with previous posters that the trees in the top right would be better removed.

The third shot doesn't really do much for me, not much of a subject, it seems to have a blue colour cast & there is also quite evident vignetting

The lighting in the 4th is very nice, I'm guessing this was the main reason for the shot. Composition wise - the streetlight shadow in the foreground is a bit distracting and the path doesn't really work for me either

sorry to sound negative with some of my comments but I always like people to be honest when commenting on my shots so I comment on others in the same way

look forward to seeing more of your shots

simon