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The Art of Photography => Landscape Showcase => Topic started by: Bob_B on November 12, 2021, 02:50:00 pm

Title: Turning Leaves
Post by: Bob_B on November 12, 2021, 02:50:00 pm

Yet another photo from my photowalk during the peak of autumn in Maryland. C&C welcomed. Thanks for stopping by.

Title: Re: Turning Leaves
Post by: James Clark on November 12, 2021, 03:25:21 pm

Another good one... Maybe could use a bit less color/light in the shadows?  The last few you've posted really pop the foliage against the light falloff, but this one is just a bit bright all over for me.

Title: Re: Turning Leaves
Post by: Bob_B on November 12, 2021, 04:52:42 pm

Thanks James. For better or worse (I guess the latter), I processed it for that effect. I like the kind of 'dazzle' it produced, but then again, that dazzle may just be due to my failing eyesight.

Title: Re: Turning Leaves
Post by: James Clark on November 12, 2021, 05:03:57 pm

Quote from: Bob_B on November 12, 2021, 04:52:42 pm

Thanks James. For better or worse (I guess the latter), I processed it for that effect. I like the kind of 'dazzle' it produced, but then again, that dazzle may just be due to my failing eyesight.

Nah. Not worse - just a minor artistic difference of opinion :).

Title: Re: Turning Leaves
Post by: francois on November 13, 2021, 09:20:09 am

A very nice photo to add to your autumn collection. I have a very slight preference for the other "golden leaves" shot but this one is also a beauty.
Well done.

Title: Re: Turning Leaves
Post by: Bob_B on November 13, 2021, 09:46:38 am

Thanks francois.

Here's a different take on this photo. I prefer the first, but only marginally. What do you think?

Title: Re: Turning Leaves
Post by: degrub on November 13, 2021, 10:53:52 am

well, that looks like a journey from "realism" to "romanticism"  ;)
Loosing the highlights from the leaves is a negative in my view. But each is a fine image.

Title: Re: Turning Leaves
Post by: Bob_B on November 13, 2021, 04:03:43 pm

Quote from: degrub on November 13, 2021, 10:53:52 am

well, that looks like a journey from "realism" to "romanticism"  ;)
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Thanks degrub.

Title: Re: Turning Leaves
Post by: francois on November 14, 2021, 09:01:51 am

Quote from: Bob_B on November 13, 2021, 09:46:38 am

Thanks francois.

Here's a different take on this photo. I prefer the first, but only marginally. What do you think?

I still prefer the first version of this shot.

Title: Re: Turning Leaves
Post by: Bob_B on November 14, 2021, 11:54:57 am

Quote from: francois on November 14, 2021, 09:01:51 am

I still prefer the first version of this shot.

Thanks francois. I think that's the consensus of opinions. I'll probably end up printing both and making a decision based on the print.

Title: Re: Turning Leaves
Post by: Paulo Bizarro on November 15, 2021, 05:41:43 am

Excellent.

Title: Re: Turning Leaves
Post by: Bob_B on November 15, 2021, 07:27:28 am

Hi Paulo: I appreciate your kind words, thanks.

Title: Re: Turning Leaves
Post by: francois on November 15, 2021, 09:17:41 am

Quote from: Bob_B on November 14, 2021, 11:54:57 am

Thanks francois. I think that's the consensus of opinions. I'll probably end up printing both and making a decision based on the print.

I would say that the first one looks more natural to me. Printing both is the best way to judge the results.

Title: Re: Turning Leaves
Post by: MattBurt on November 15, 2021, 11:13:43 am

A nice calming shot. I think I prefer the first but both approaches have their merits.

Title: Re: Turning Leaves
Post by: Bob_B on November 15, 2021, 04:50:35 pm

Thanks Matt.

Title: Re: Turning Leaves
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on November 15, 2021, 11:04:27 pm

Another vote for the first. Lovely.

Title: Re: Turning Leaves
Post by: Bob_B on November 16, 2021, 06:22:31 am

Thank Eric.