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The Art of Photography => Landscape Showcase => Topic started by: rgs on February 23, 2023, 06:45:10 pm

Title: Colorado Spires
Post by: rgs on February 23, 2023, 06:45:10 pm
Here are a couple of images I like but I am not always the best judge of my work. They might be a little too "quiet". So let me know what you think of these. The first one I've been calling "Praying Hand". Is that reference clear or too obscure? Thanks!
Title: Re: Colorado Spires
Post by: David Eckels on February 23, 2023, 07:35:32 pm
I am not always the best judge of my work.
None of us are. That's why we're here! I think "Praying Hands" rather than singular. I know this area is not supposed to be for criticism, but I will say that you could correct the magenta cast in the sky of the first and brighten the subject. Of course this is a judgement call. I am also not wild about the heavy vignetting in the second. Please forgive if I have strayed too far. I like them, otherwise.
Title: Re: Colorado Spires
Post by: rgs on February 23, 2023, 11:39:01 pm
Thank you for your comments, David. I did mean Hands. I mistyped. I printed the first one this afternoon and thought the print looked a little heavy, so your comment is well worth considering and very timely. Thanks! 
Title: Re: Colorado Spires
Post by: Paulo Bizarro on February 24, 2023, 04:27:21 am
Nice duo.
Title: Re: Colorado Spires
Post by: francois on February 24, 2023, 05:24:01 am
I like them both, but I have to agree with David's pertinent remarks.
Other than that, two very nice shots!
Title: Re: Colorado Spires
Post by: Bob_B on February 24, 2023, 07:34:58 am
None of us are. That's why we're here! I think "Praying Hands" rather than singular. I know this area is not supposed to be for criticism, but I will say that you could correct the magenta cast in the sky of the first and brighten the subject. Of course this is a judgement call. I am also not wild about the heavy vignetting in the second. Please forgive if I have strayed too far. I like them, otherwise.
What David said.
Title: Re: Colorado Spires
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on February 24, 2023, 09:25:12 am
 I like them both, but Praying Hands is quite special.