Luminous Landscape Forum
Equipment & Techniques => Landscape & Nature Photography => Topic started by: Chris Calohan on May 28, 2013, 11:25:47 pm
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(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5330/8874601412_00b2955e4a_o.jpg)
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Chris,
For me, it's a busy photo, maybe too busy. I need another dose of caffeine, I guess!
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And for me as well but I really liked the interaction between the water, the plants and the reflections not to give it a shot. Titled Purple Flower and in color, I think the busy-ness still carries through. So, to all you super landscape photographers...any suggestions as to composing and exposing this differently?
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5452/8876891431_e0f31fd084_o.jpg)
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I do like the color version, but FWIW, I adjusted with levels, applied a vignette, and added a medium contrast curve. Comes down to esthetics I think.
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Appreciate the response, Dave. I have that and about five other iterations of this image..it is a matter of aesthetics, preference toward a type of contrast, etc. This is one of those images which falls into the "close, but no cigar" realm. I will reshoot, hopefully later in the afternoon.
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Very nice work ! I would say color for the crop as is and B/W for more of a zoomed in
crop on just the leaves to capture there great texture and light.
Take care,
Dwayne Oakes
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Chris, I think it is the harsh light that adds to that "busy" feel. Perhaps overcast or early morning. Also, "zooming in," concentrating on a smaller area, might help too.
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Definitely prefer the color version !
Thierry
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I vote the color version. Pramote