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The Art of Photography => User Critiques => Topic started by: Arlen on July 15, 2018, 12:14:54 am

Title: First Sun Hits the Canyon
Post by: Arlen on July 15, 2018, 12:14:54 am

Having a hard time deciding how much I like this one.


     (http://www.pbase.com/art1/image/167810267/original.jpg)

Title: Re: First Sun Hits the Canyon
Post by: BobDavid on July 15, 2018, 01:09:39 am

It might be more interesting if it's cropped 1:1.

Title: Re: First Sun Hits the Canyon
Post by: John R on July 15, 2018, 01:47:24 pm

I can see that you tried to capture the rhythm and movement of light, but I don't think you quite made it. The light areas are bottom heavy and prevent rhythm. And dark areas are large and visually uninteresting. If you really like it,, just my personal take, I would crop at bottom of bare tree.

JR

Title: Re: First Sun Hits the Canyon
Post by: Arlen on July 15, 2018, 02:24:40 pm

Yeah, with another day under my belt it looks less interesting. The contrast of the two brightly lit dead trees and the almost glowing live conifers against the otherwise dark background where the sun hadn't hit was what drew my interest. But I've played with it a lot, and no treatment seems to yield a satisfying result. I think I'll let it go now.

Title: Re: First Sun Hits the Canyon
Post by: MattBurt on July 16, 2018, 12:20:26 am

I like what you are going for and it might be worth pursuing again if the opportunity presents itself.

Title: Re: First Sun Hits the Canyon
Post by: Arlen on July 16, 2018, 01:52:58 am

Thanks Matt. It's definitely a scenic spot; I may try a different angle next time.

Title: Re: First Sun Hits the Canyon
Post by: MattBurt on July 16, 2018, 10:55:01 am

A misty/foggy morning here might be really nice too!