Time Takes Its Toll: Hi! I came across this intriguing shack last week, and thought it portrayed the story of time and the toll it can take. I would appreciate your thoughts on this...

Crichmond Loc: Loveland, CO

Hi!

I came across this intriguing shack last week, and thought it portrayed the story of time and the toll it can take.

I would appreciate your thoughts on this image, particularly in light with the "Elements of Critique" found in this section of the forum.

I'm pondering submitting it in our local photo club's monthly contest, and would greatly appreciate your thoughts.

Thanks, in advance, for your comments!

The Shack

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selmslie Loc: Fernandina Beach, FL, USA

Crichmond wrote:

...I came across this intriguing shack last week, and thought it portrayed the story of time and the toll it can take....

I think the shack would speak for itself against the natural sky. It s well exposed and sharply focused.

I'm afraid that whatever you did to the sky does not improve the image.

Crichmond Loc: Loveland, CO

Thanks for your comment!

KTJohnson Loc: Northern Michigan

selmslie wrote:

I think the shack would speak for itself against the natural sky. It s well exposed and sharply focused.

I'm afraid that whatever you did to the sky does not improve the image.

I have to agree. It looks like you've got mud falling from the sky.

Country's Mama Loc: Michigan

It appears that you did an excellent job with the exposure and most of the post processing, but I am with the rest that sky has to go.
Your composition is good. I like that you left some room in the foreground for the weeds and the little hill.

Crichmond Loc: Loveland, CO

KTJohnson wrote:

I have to agree. It looks like you've got mud falling from the sky.

Thanks for the input!

Crichmond Loc: Loveland, CO

Country's Mama wrote:

It appears that you did an excellent job with the exposure and most of the post processing, but I am with the rest that sky has to go.
Your composition is good. I like that you left some room in the foreground for the weeds and the little hill.

Thanks!

SonyA580 Loc: FL in the winter & MN in the summer

I 'd have to agree the sky is a little much, especially on the right side, where it looks like a curtain has come down between the house and the mountains. I like the basic composure and would like to see what slightly less PP would look like.

Crichmond Loc: Loveland, CO

SonyA580 wrote:

I 'd have to agree the sky is a little much, especially on the right side, where it looks like a curtain has come down between the house and the mountains. I like the basic composure and would like to see what slightly less PP would look like.

Thanks!

ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

Usually I don't like overcooked images. I'm not sure what you did with this photo; but I like it. I know the sky is not realistic by any stretch. The image, as you posted it, is quite striking to me. I'm not just trying to be a dissenting voice, I really do like the photograph.

busted_shutter

Crichmond wrote:

Hi!

I came across this intriguing shack last week, and thought it portrayed the story of time and the toll it can take.

I would appreciate your thoughts on this image, particularly in light with the "Elements of Critique" found in this section of the forum.

I'm pondering submitting it in our local photo club's monthly contest, and would greatly appreciate your thoughts.

Thanks, in advance, for your comments!

Count me in with the majority. Like everything about it, but the mountain range & the sky.

R.G. Loc: Scotland

selmslie wrote:

....I'm afraid that whatever you did to the sky does not improve the image.

Find another way of ageing the picture.

Crichmond Loc: Loveland, CO

ebrunner wrote:

Usually I don't like overcooked images. I'm not sure what you did with this photo; but I like it. I know the sky is not realistic by any stretch. The image, as you posted it, is quite striking to me. I'm not just trying to be a dissenting voice, I really do like the photograph.

Thanks for your thoughts.

For the most part, in the past, I have considered myself a traditional photographer looking to add a bit punch to my photos. I recently joined a photo club where traditional is not all that appreciated. So, I thought I would investigate textures to see if they might be a bit more artistic.

The bottom line always comes down to what pleases the creator of the image, but in this instance I was looking for others opinions.

Its an iterative process.

As I understand the Elements of Critique, the process should follow the list beginning with "Impact" and ending with "Story Telling."

So your critique in light of that is incredibly valuable to me.

I'm delighted to hear your dissenting voice!

However, the other opinions are important as well, and I will look for a different texture.

Thanks!

Crichmond Loc: Loveland, CO

busted_shutter wrote:

Count me in with the majority. Like everything about it, but the mountain range & the sky.

Thanks for your thoughts!

Crichmond Loc: Loveland, CO

R.G. wrote:

Find another way of ageing the picture.

Thanks for your thoughts!