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The Art of Photography => Landscape Showcase => Topic started by: farbschlurf on September 21, 2017, 12:22:02 pm

Title: A view.
Post by: farbschlurf on September 21, 2017, 12:22:02 pm

One of the better places around. It's a pano, but actually I could have made it with one shot, also, I think. Still wonder whether it's too dark, cannot decide. This way the clouds come out nice. Only lifting the shadows "feels" not naturally and it's getting flat. So any comments welcome.

Title: Re: A view.
Post by: Telecaster on September 21, 2017, 04:23:08 pm

I like the tonal spread. If there's anything worth seeing in the darkest areas I'd try bringing it up via dodging rather than an overall "darks"/shadows lift.

-Dave-

Title: Re: A view.
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on September 21, 2017, 05:53:37 pm

Quote from: Telecaster on September 21, 2017, 04:23:08 pm

I like the tonal spread. If there's anything worth seeing in the darkest areas I'd try bringing it up via dodging rather than an overall "darks"/shadows lift.

-Dave-

I agree.

Title: Re: A view.
Post by: degrub on September 21, 2017, 06:28:21 pm

It is Wagnerian....

Title: Re: A view.
Post by: John Cothron on September 22, 2017, 06:38:50 am

I agree with the others, the tonal range look good.  You could do a little dodging in the shadow areas if you want more brightness there.

Title: Re: A view.
Post by: farbschlurf on September 22, 2017, 08:07:42 am

Thank you everybody!
There's only little to see in the darker parts, maybe I can work out the few brighter leaves there slightly. Thanks again for looking, I find it hard sometimes to judge something after I stared at a picture for a longer time.

Title: Re: A view.
Post by: RMW on September 23, 2017, 09:10:41 am

"I find it hard sometimes to judge something after I stared at a picture for a longer time."

Me, too !
Richard

Title: Re: A view.
Post by: luxborealis on September 23, 2017, 11:59:34 am

The sky tones are wonderful, bright and lively, but the heavily shadowed trees bring the whole photo down a bit. As suggested, slightly raising those deep shadows might just give the lift that you identified.

Title: Re: A view.
Post by: farbschlurf on September 23, 2017, 12:42:22 pm

I reworked it, some small changes. A hint of tint and a bit more contrast in the mid-to-dark-tones, to get some more structure in the grass. Also the framing is a bit wider. Actually don't know, whether it's "better" or just different. Will put it aside for a while and have a fresh look on it in some days ...

Thanks again for looking and your thoughts!

Title: Re: A view.
Post by: thierrylegros396 on September 23, 2017, 12:48:57 pm

I prefer this one.

Thierry

Title: Re: A view.
Post by: Telecaster on September 23, 2017, 03:50:56 pm

I like the wider framing. Tonally I'm fine with either one.

-Dave-

Title: Re: A view.
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on September 23, 2017, 08:09:08 pm

Quote from: thierrylegros396 on September 23, 2017, 12:48:57 pm

I prefer this one.

Thierry

Me too.