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Equipment & Techniques => Landscape & Nature Photography => Topic started by: pcox on June 10, 2009, 05:42:59 am

Title: The Dark Hedges, Co. Antrim
Post by: pcox on June 10, 2009, 05:42:59 am

Another from my recent visit to Antrim.

(http://www.petercox.ie/images/dark_hedges-med.jpg) (http://www.petercox.ie/gallery/244)
The Dark Hedges, Armoy, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland

Title: The Dark Hedges, Co. Antrim
Post by: Josh-H on June 10, 2009, 06:52:41 am

Quote from: pcox

Another from my recent visit to Antrim.

(http://www.petercox.ie/images/dark_hedges-med.jpg) (http://www.petercox.ie/gallery/244)
The Dark Hedges, Armoy, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland

Peter - Hope you dont mind me offering some critique - Firstly, I really like this photograph - I think the trees are really interesting and the whole thing has a very Tolkien feel to it. It appeals to me on many levels.

I do wish the trees faded off into darknesss however - rather than into white. I understand you may not have had the choice. It looks like it was taken in bright sunlight due to the pure white at the end of the trees. Not much you can do about that.  You have to shoot it when you are there.

Composition wise - I think you nailed it - and stand by my first comment - I really like this photograph.

Title: The Dark Hedges, Co. Antrim
Post by: pcox on June 10, 2009, 06:56:33 am

Josh -
Thanks for the feedback. I agree with you on the fade out part, but due to the nature of the scene it's not really possible. The exit is always going to be brighter than the 'interior' of the tunnel, no matter the lighting conditions.

Cheers,
Peter

Quote from: Josh-H

Peter - Hope you dont mind me offering some critique - Firstly, I really like this photograph - I think the trees are really interesting and the whole thing has a very Tolkien feel to it. It appeals to me on many levels.

I do wish the trees faded off into darknesss however - rather than into white. I understand you may not have had the choice. It looks like it was taken in bright sunlight due to the pure white at the end of the trees. Not much you can do about that.  You have to shoot it when you are there.

Composition wise - I think you nailed it - and stand by my first comment - I really like this photograph.

Title: The Dark Hedges, Co. Antrim
Post by: wolfnowl on June 11, 2009, 01:16:17 am

I agree with Josh.  Really well done.  The composition is perfect, and I love the interweaving of the trees.  In Lightroom or Photoshop you could darken down that area a little bit without destroying it, I think.

Mike.

Title: The Dark Hedges, Co. Antrim
Post by: Alasdair on June 11, 2009, 03:49:34 pm

Hi Peter

Here's my attempt at it. You can see from mine that I really caught the bright sunlight. I was tempted to do an HDR shot but didn't for some reason. It's a great place though and I don't live that far away so I guess I'll be going back.

On another note, I'm about to launch a new site and am considering a links page. Would you be interested? Is it wise? PM me and I can tell you a bit more if you want.

All the best
Alasdair

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Title: The Dark Hedges, Co. Antrim
Post by: DanPBrown on June 13, 2009, 06:47:54 pm

I think the photo is great just the way it is. I'm curious, what was your focal length for this shot?
Dan
http://www.danbrownphotography.com (http://www.danbrownphotography.com)

Quote from: pcox

Another from my recent visit to Antrim.

(http://www.petercox.ie/images/dark_hedges-med.jpg) (http://www.petercox.ie/gallery/244)
The Dark Hedges, Armoy, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland

Title: The Dark Hedges, Co. Antrim
Post by: rcdurston on June 13, 2009, 08:44:30 pm

Quote from: DanPBrown

I think the photo is great just the way it is. I'm curious, what was your focal length for this shot?
Dan
http://www.danbrownphotography.com (http://www.danbrownphotography.com)

200mm by the camera data information.

r

Title: The Dark Hedges, Co. Antrim
Post by: pcox on June 14, 2009, 01:14:48 am

Yep, 200mm it was.

Cheers,
Peter

Quote from: rcdurston

200mm by the camera data information.

r

Title: The Dark Hedges, Co. Antrim
Post by: dgberg on June 14, 2009, 08:19:28 pm

I do not like to make a practice of changing others work. Here is a small change anyway. About 5 seconds in Viveza to darken the exit slightly.

Title: The Dark Hedges, Co. Antrim
Post by: pcox on June 15, 2009, 12:15:54 pm

Dan -
Like I said, I did do a little work in PS to darken the exit, but wasn't happy with the results, which were similar to what you've done here.

Cheers,
Peter

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I do not like to make a practice of changing others work. Here is a small change anyway. About 5 seconds in Viveza to darken the exit slightly.

Title: The Dark Hedges, Co. Antrim
Post by: dgberg on June 15, 2009, 04:51:29 pm

Peter,
Looks blue doesn't it. Your right,sometime things are best left the way they were captured.

Title: The Dark Hedges, Co. Antrim
Post by: DanPBrown on June 15, 2009, 04:58:33 pm

Tunnels are meant to have a light at the end of them  
Seeing your photo makes me want to visit Ireland, and this location in particular.
Dan
http://www.danbrownphotography.com (http://www.danbrownphotography.com)

Quote from: pcox

Dan -
Like I said, I did do a little work in PS to darken the exit, but wasn't happy with the results, which were similar to what you've done here.

Cheers,
Peter

Title: The Dark Hedges, Co. Antrim
Post by: haefnerphoto on June 15, 2009, 08:51:33 pm

What an unique road!  My training tells me that I should put a car on it, what a shame!!  Jim

Title: The Dark Hedges, Co. Antrim
Post by: cmi on June 22, 2009, 08:42:56 am

This topic is a bit older but I wanted to stop by and say that I really, really like the image.