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Interesting series. It would have been more interesting if the scene was the same at different times during the day. As presented there are more than one variable introduced into the photos. Things like angle of shot to the sun, difference of exposure time, etc. Setting up on a tripod and taking a set of shots at a predetermined interval would have been much more instructive. Just my point of view.
Which one is closer to the reality of the moment?
Any state is great if images are manipulated to get the final shot. When one really explores an area many opportunities are revealed. How well are we looking?
Great shot of a skilled craftsman at work.
Great shot Jim. Right time, right place. You know that because you are in the field a lot and know the right time and place. Experience counts.
Need details of what this was shot at, f stop, focal length, distance to subject.
Second is much better. Good work.
While some have said the exposure are great, I find that they are 1-3 stops over exposed. There is little or no detail in the water where there should be some. I know working with whites is particularly difficult but hopefully they can be pulled in a bit.
Linda, I am pretty much a purest when it comes to presenting images. The way it was in nature is how I tend to present them. On this photo it does not seem to make much difference. As you have pointed out several times, it is the photographer that should make the decision as to how the photo is presented in the final version. As long as any text in the image is presented correctly it probably does not manner.