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The Art of Photography => User Critiques => Topic started by: Bob_B on June 24, 2023, 07:30:56 am

Title: Shadow and light
Post by: Bob_B on June 24, 2023, 07:30:56 am
A study of light illuminating a small wild berry bush growing next to a fallen tree. Thank you for stopping by and leaving your thoughts and comments. Cheers.
Title: Re: Shadow and light
Post by: francois on June 24, 2023, 09:38:19 am
Superb and complex with this light. I'm a bit unsure (in other words, I need more time) about the very brightly lit piece of bark at the top center of the frame. I like the light on the leaves, it sculpts the scene.
Well done.
Title: Re: Shadow and light
Post by: Bob_B on June 24, 2023, 04:48:38 pm
Thanks, Francois. You may be right about the light on the bark. I'll see what I can do to lessen its impact. Good suggestion.
Title: Re: Shadow and light
Post by: francois on June 25, 2023, 09:53:49 am
Thanks, Francois. You may be right about the light on the bark. I'll see what I can do to lessen its impact. Good suggestion.

Yes, try another variation… Maybe the first version is better (or not). Maybe it's just me  ;)
Title: Re: Shadow and light
Post by: David Eckels on June 25, 2023, 04:05:34 pm
Yes, try another variation… Maybe the first version is better (or not). Maybe it's just me  ;)
No, not just you. I saw that brighter light and wondered if it could be toned down so that the exquisite tones in the leaves would be emphasized more. Was reluctant to say anything even thought this is in the UC thread. And Bob, I think the "shadow and light" theme/project is another great idea.
Title: Re: Shadow and light
Post by: Bob_B on June 26, 2023, 06:57:54 am
Thanks, David. I've been working on that.
Title: Re: Shadow and light
Post by: Bob_B on June 27, 2023, 04:38:54 pm
Here's a modified version using Francois' and David's suggestions. Thanks.
Title: Re: Shadow and light
Post by: francois on June 28, 2023, 03:00:21 am
Here's a modified version using Francois' and David's suggestions. Thanks.

This one is much better. The marvellous leaves w/light are now much more important in the composition.
Title: Re: Shadow and light
Post by: David Eckels on June 28, 2023, 10:21:27 am
IMHO, that's it! The leaves really come forward, now, as Francois said.
Title: Re: Shadow and light
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on June 28, 2023, 11:53:15 am
Great!
You've really got it now.
Title: Re: Shadow and light
Post by: Bob_B on June 29, 2023, 06:55:51 am
Gentlemen: Thanks