Help Becoming A Better Landscape Photographer
Jul 21, 2014 18:31:36 #
Alright, I do like how this turned out but I'm looking for critique to become better and I know I have a long way to go. Anything you can suggest that would make this better please do even if it's a little rough :)
Just some information even though I'm going to up the original. The forest canopy was very dark and later in the night avoiding any direct sunlight so my exposure still needed to be shot ISO 400 with a long shutter speed. Also, would a polarizer really help this image since I do see a fair amount of reflection from the waterfall?
Thanks in advance. Looking forward to the many photographers more graced than myself. Processed in NIK Color Efex Pro 4 and Lightroom 5.4 in RAW.
Just some information even though I'm going to up the original. The forest canopy was very dark and later in the night avoiding any direct sunlight so my exposure still needed to be shot ISO 400 with a long shutter speed. Also, would a polarizer really help this image since I do see a fair amount of reflection from the waterfall?
Thanks in advance. Looking forward to the many photographers more graced than myself. Processed in NIK Color Efex Pro 4 and Lightroom 5.4 in RAW.
Jul 21, 2014 21:11:28 #
My critique: It's beautiful. In this case, IMHO, a polarizer would have detracted from the image because it would eliminate the reflections of the falls on the surface of the water.
Jul 21, 2014 21:59:25 #
The yellow is a little too predominant on my monitor. I don't care for the dead-center look so I made it a vertical shot by cropping off the right and left fairly equally. You still get the entire falls and some boulders but the attention is more focused on the falls.
Jul 21, 2014 22:05:43 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
My critique: It's beautiful. In this case, IMHO, a polarizer would have detracted from the image because it would eliminate the reflections of the falls on the surface of the water.
Interestingly, I've heard both for and against. Thanks for your words.
Jul 21, 2014 22:08:11 #
SonyA580 wrote:
The yellow is a little too predominant on my monitor. I don't care for the dead-center look so I made it a vertical shot by cropping off the right and left fairly equally. You still get the entire falls and some boulders but the attention is more focused on the falls.
I also felt that it was framed a little too centered as well when I saw it in my viewfinder, but one more step over made it treacherous and the rocks didn't frame. I try to avoid cropping if I can. Thank you, you helped me see this from another angle.
Jul 22, 2014 00:04:12 #
Jul 22, 2014 00:24:32 #
Jul 22, 2014 06:55:12 #
I don't think a polariser would do much for this. The reflection from the waterfall isn't obtrusive and you may well lose the interesting underwater detail in the forefront of the picture.
My CP lives on my 60D / 15-85 combo and is easy enough to back off if not required, or remove if necessary. In low light like this even backed off it will increase exposure and may introduce other issues that affect the overall image quality.
My CP lives on my 60D / 15-85 combo and is easy enough to back off if not required, or remove if necessary. In low light like this even backed off it will increase exposure and may introduce other issues that affect the overall image quality.
Jul 22, 2014 08:25:57 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
My critique: It's beautiful. In this case, IMHO, a polarizer would have detracted from the image because it would eliminate the reflections of the falls on the surface of the water.
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Jul 22, 2014 11:25:32 #
Great shot under trying conditions. The brilliant green reminds me of a shot I took several years ago on Vancouver Island that I still mess around with. When I try to tone down that brilliant green it just ruins the shot. Also, I no longer try to crop tight in the camera because I don't mind losing a few pixels to get better composition, which happens to me a lot.
Jul 22, 2014 12:14:32 #
Haydon, you asked for it - so here goes. Please keep in mind I am very "old school" and my opinions seem to be in the minority today. IMHO, most waterfalls should be shot in the vertical orientation unless there is some serious redeeming reason not to ......and this one I would have shot vertical. I do like to see SOME detail in the moving water - instead of all mush. I do not like your foreground. I would move in closer and try to include more of the bottom pool. At that point, I would use a polrizer to remove the glare off the pool so you could see into and through the water.
Jul 22, 2014 12:55:12 #
Jul 22, 2014 12:58:45 #
Every photographer has a different style and I certainly respect that. Great picture.
Jul 22, 2014 14:21:14 #
John N = Thank you, We have similar taste. I'm still undecided about polarizers on this one.
Bultaco = It's good to have someone like your work when I find very few of my images are good. Thank you.
clh3RD = Yes still working on PP and greens sometimes are flushed with yellows. Thank you for commenting.
Imagemeister = Thanks for the spanking. Next time I'm out I'll see how it works with portrait shooting.
ldstewartjr - Yes plenty of opportunities to crop. It might have added to simplicity & enhanced the image. My newest endeavor is to avoid cropping to discipline my eyes. Thank you so much.
Bultaco = It's good to have someone like your work when I find very few of my images are good. Thank you.
clh3RD = Yes still working on PP and greens sometimes are flushed with yellows. Thank you for commenting.
Imagemeister = Thanks for the spanking. Next time I'm out I'll see how it works with portrait shooting.
ldstewartjr - Yes plenty of opportunities to crop. It might have added to simplicity & enhanced the image. My newest endeavor is to avoid cropping to discipline my eyes. Thank you so much.
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