An Iowa sunset (Page 2): Thanks for taking the time to give your thoughts. I do like the sun flare in the composition and knew I’d probably get some blown out area. There were some...

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Sep 27, 2018 21:36:40 #

Whuff Loc: Marshalltown, Iowa

AzPicLady wrote:

It's so interesting that the sun's light takes such an interesting shape! The backlighting on the flowers is quite nice. I'd probably have moved to the side and shot from a different angle to avoid having the sun in my frame. But then, that's me, not you. What I don't like about these directly into the sun shots is how dark everything is.

Thanks for taking the time to give your thoughts. I do like the sun flare in the composition and knew I’d probably get some blown out area. There were some distracting elements in the background to the right and wouldn’t have been as interesting of a composition. I wonder if doing so would have diminished the backlighting on the wildflowers as well? A graduated ND filter might have been the best option as someone suggested may have been the best option.

Walt

Sep 27, 2018 21:43:01 #

Whuff Loc: Marshalltown, Iowa

wayne barnett wrote:

This is a great shot. Yes the sun is blown out but it defines the shot and gives a sense of direction for the source of light on the flowers. In situations like this a few minutes wait and taking several shots as the sun goes down may be a mode that would give some choices as to which shot would be better. That being said the later shots may loose some of the drama because the directional component of the sun may be lost.

I agree that a few minutes later the drama would have been lost, but on the other hand, other oportunities may have presented themselves. Thanks for your input.

Walt

Sep 27, 2018 21:48:07 #

Whuff Loc: Marshalltown, Iowa

pfrancke wrote:

I agree more with Bob and with Wayne. I like what it did for your splash of yellow flowers. At first I was thinking that the glare would capture my eye, but then it ends up feeling like blank space that lets the rest of it comfortably rest. My favorite words from above - "it defines the shot". While it makes one naturally squint a little bit, it also places us in that field in a way that we can feel the depth of the country side and the contrast between the warms and the cools.

Wow, you certainly have a way with words Piet! My intent was to capture the sun flare and the backlighting on the flowers and in that endeavor I believe I succeeded. The blown out area was really my only concern so if it “defines the shot” - so be it.

Walt

Sep 28, 2018 10:38:32 #

Jim-Pops Loc: Granbury, Texas

You have a beautiful picture Walt. I like the warm tones and admire your sun-rays and your total composition. I had a problem with the hourglass above the sun at first view then as I looked through the comments several other members had similar thoughts. I took the picture and did some editing around the sun and like the results. I think if I was to have taken this picture it would be a wall hanger for me. I didn't post without your approval but will or I can Private message the edit if you like.
Jim

Sep 28, 2018 13:48:27 #

Whuff Loc: Marshalltown, Iowa

Jim-Pops wrote:

You have a beautiful picture Walt. I like the warm... (show quote)

Glad you enjoyed it. Feel free to PM me the edit if you like.

Walt

Sep 28, 2018 15:34:52 #

Whuff Loc: Marshalltown, Iowa

Based on a suggestion by Linda, I gave it another shot with this as a result. Linda had also suggested cropping a bit off the top but I wanted more of the sky showing than what she suggested. My only question now is, does the area where the sun should be, look unnatural or is it realistic enough to be believable?

Walt