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Equipment & Techniques => Landscape & Nature Photography => Topic started by: Josh-H on April 26, 2010, 05:44:18 am

Title: The Big Stopper does the Yarra Valley
Post by: Josh-H on April 26, 2010, 05:44:18 am

I had an opportunity today to get out and try the new LEE Big Stopper (http://blog.jholko.com/2010/04/23/a-new-bit-of-kit-the-big-stopper/) 10 stop ND Filter - I have a full write up on it on my BLOG (http://blog.jholko.com) In short though, its a wonderful bit of kit to have available in the field.

This was taken this morning about an hour and a half after sunrise. I am just not sure which crop I prefer - I think I am leaning toward the square as it removes and simplifies; but I would welcome feedback and comments as always.

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Title: The Big Stopper does the Yarra Valley
Post by: francois on April 26, 2010, 06:53:28 am

I like the square crop best but the wider crop also has its merit. The clouds and the symmetry give a strong sense of dynamism. The shape of the land (and its reflection) makes me think to a dagger.

Title: The Big Stopper does the Yarra Valley
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on April 26, 2010, 10:36:20 am

I'm for the square crop as well. That expansive sky adds a lot, and it feels cramped in the horizontal one.

Nice shot!

Eric

Title: The Big Stopper does the Yarra Valley
Post by: francois on April 26, 2010, 11:05:57 am

Quote from: Eric Myrvaagnes

I'm for the square crop as well. That expansive sky adds a lot, and it feels cramped in the horizontal one.

Nice shot!

Eric

Initially, with the small thumbnails, I found the landscape crop version very nice but when I opened the large images, there was no question that the square crop was the best.

Title: The Big Stopper does the Yarra Valley
Post by: chex on April 26, 2010, 11:55:25 am

Quote from: francois

Initially, with the small thumbnails, I found the landscape crop version very nice but when I opened the large images, there was no question that the square crop was the best.

Ditto!

Title: The Big Stopper does the Yarra Valley
Post by: nigelrudyard on April 27, 2010, 08:45:58 am

Tremendous mirror-symmetry and pure blue.

I too favour the square crop, but they both work well.

Super work.