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Equipment & Techniques => Landscape & Nature Photography => Topic started by: MTGFender on July 21, 2012, 10:42:25 pm

Title: Bar Habor, Maine
Post by: MTGFender on July 21, 2012, 10:42:25 pm

Nikon D800E and Nikon 70-200mm VRII
Thanks friends for your interest.
Pramote

Title: Re: Bar Habor, Maine
Post by: stevenov on July 21, 2012, 11:31:35 pm

Love this image except for the bright band of sky which really distracts me from the rest of the image.

Steve Nelson

Title: Re: Bar Habor, Maine
Post by: Les Sparks on July 22, 2012, 12:02:31 am

I also love everything about this except for the band of sky at the top. It distracts from the mood and everything else about the image.
Les

Title: Re: Bar Habor, Maine
Post by: Tony Jay on July 22, 2012, 05:13:09 am

I agree broadly with the sentiments so far.
Toning down the highlights could make this image a winner.

Regards

Tony Jay

Title: Re: Bar Habor, Maine
Post by: francois on July 22, 2012, 11:09:54 am

I also agree with the previous comments. To me, it looks like two different images put together.

Title: Re: Bar Habor, Maine
Post by: MTGFender on July 23, 2012, 12:10:55 am

Thanks friends for your comments.
How about this new version?

Title: Re: Bar Habor, Maine
Post by: Tony Jay on July 23, 2012, 02:32:47 am

My comment about the highlights was just that - not just the sky, but the bright foreground as well.
The contrast between the sky and the foreground is even more unnaturally extreme now unfortunately.
I still think this is a good image with real potential though.

Regards

Tony Jay

Title: Re: Bar Habor, Maine
Post by: Paulo Bizarro on July 23, 2012, 04:05:18 am

Very nice atmosphere.

Title: Re: Bar Habor, Maine
Post by: Mjollnir on July 23, 2012, 10:45:21 am

The highlights near the top and bottom are just fine.

To create a more stable, unified 'mood', I'd try and actually lighten up the clouds/fog near the top.  They're nearly black in my monitor.

Title: Re: Bar Habor, Maine
Post by: Justan on July 23, 2012, 10:51:59 am

I like foggy scenes and this is a good example of the genre. I think the composition shows the changing conditions at the time very nicely.

The only change I’d try is to remove the buoy on the right and see if that makes a difference. My eye is drawn to it. Other than that, it's a good composition and capture.

Title: Re: Bar Habor, Maine
Post by: framah on July 24, 2012, 08:22:06 pm

Nice... but then I see this almost every day!! ;D

Title: Re: Bar Habor, Maine
Post by: MTGFender on July 24, 2012, 08:30:14 pm

Quote from: framah on July 24, 2012, 08:22:06 pm

Nice... but then I see this almost every day!! ;D

Lucky you!!! There is no doubt, Maine is one of the most beautiful states.
Thanks friends for your thoughtful comments.
Pramote

Title: Re: Bar Habor, Maine
Post by: framah on July 28, 2012, 09:24:12 am

Seems it takes you guys to remind me of what I have all around me!!
When I lived in Nj, I used to come up here all the time for just that image, but now that I live here, i se it all the time and I forget to stop and enjoy it!
Will do this weekend.

Stay thirsty, my friend!

Title: Re: Bar Habor, Maine
Post by: MTGFender on July 28, 2012, 10:07:45 am

I am glad I've motivated you!

Title: Re: Bar Habor, Maine
Post by: theguywitha645d on July 28, 2012, 12:28:26 pm

I complete disagree with the toning down of the highlights. Well done, my Pemaquid lighthouse friend. ;)

Title: Re: Bar Habor, Maine
Post by: MTGFender on July 28, 2012, 01:01:02 pm

Thanks very much!
I know who you are, my friend!!!

Title: Re: Bar Habor, Maine
Post by: rwolson on July 29, 2012, 11:59:50 am

Ido like the second image.   Definitely toning down the sky a bit helps and I'd leave the image alone.   The "brighter" foreground lighting adds to the mood.

Title: Re: Bar Habor, Maine
Post by: canon3 on July 29, 2012, 08:12:25 pm

Quote from: stevenov on July 21, 2012, 11:31:35 pm

Love this image except for the bright band of sky which really distracts me from the rest of the image.

Steve Nelson

i loved the first picture it is a great scene in a great location

Title: Re: Bar Habor, Maine
Post by: MTGFender on July 29, 2012, 10:14:44 pm

Thanks Rich and Steve! I like both versions but prefer the 1st one a little more.
Pramote