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The Art of Photography => User Critiques => Topic started by: Bob_B on August 28, 2021, 03:50:56 pm

Title: OEC Stacked Stones
Post by: Bob_B on August 28, 2021, 03:50:56 pm

A couple of stacked stone sculptures near the Patapsco River in Old Ellicott City (Maryland). C&C most welcomed.

Title: Re: OEC Stacked Stones
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on August 28, 2021, 08:03:43 pm

Fascinating.
Someone put a lot of effort into stacking them so they wouldn't topple.
Any idea how long they've been there?

Title: Re: OEC Stacked Stones
Post by: John R on August 28, 2021, 08:21:53 pm

I rather like the subject and bw treatment. My critique would be that more separation between the rocks and the background would render the subject better.

JR

Title: Re: OEC Stacked Stones
Post by: degrub on August 28, 2021, 09:29:46 pm

Interesting shot. Some zen contemplation features…..

Does that lens have a mustache shaped or very strong field curvature ?
I remember a m4/3 Voightlander 17 mm f/0.95 lens i tried that did.
Drove me crazy some times.

Title: Re: OEC Stacked Stones
Post by: Bob_B on August 29, 2021, 06:20:16 am

Gentlemen, thank you. Eric: I don't know. These stacks were new to me, but I hadn't been to this particular spot in some time. John R: I complete agree with your assessment. degrub: I used a Sigma 35mm ART lens here.

Title: Re: OEC Stacked Stones
Post by: francois on August 29, 2021, 09:10:09 am

Lovely shot and I agree with John R about the separation.
Bravo!

Title: Re: OEC Stacked Stones
Post by: Bob_B on August 29, 2021, 02:28:15 pm

francois: thank you!