Stone Steps in The Forest: These steps lead up a trail to a popular spot just North of Goleta, CA, called Nojoqui Falls. After taking photos of the Falls and my 12 year old...

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

These steps lead up a trail to a popular spot just North of Goleta, CA, called Nojoqui Falls. After taking photos of the Falls and my 12 year old granddaughter I stopped on the downward side of these steps and thought they would make an interesting photograph.

Now the question is, what do you think?

Dennis

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Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Nice and relaxing, I like it.

JoAnneK01 Loc: Lahaina, Hawaii

A very serene photo of one with nature. Mahalo for sharing.

Cany143 Loc: SE Utah

I think the shadows/blacks could be less murky. Alternately, I think that if the highlights were lowered somewhat, and the image converted to b&w, it would have more character.

The above may sound negative, or worse, somehow dismissive. I don't intend it to be that way. Its simply what I see.

tramsey Loc: Texas

I think it's a terrific photo, except the highlights on the steps could be backed off just a touch. But do not go b/w you would lose how the green fades into black and gives a scary, mysterious touch.
But then I don't like b/w on 99% of the photos.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Curmudgeon wrote:

Nice and relaxing, I like it.

Thank you very much. I appreciate your comments.

Dennis

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

JoAnneK01 wrote:

A very serene photo of one with nature. Mahalo for sharing.

Thank you very much for sharing your comments about my photograph.

Dennis

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Cany143 wrote:

I think the shadows/blacks could be less murky. Alternately, I think that if the highlights were lowered somewhat, and the image converted to b&w, it would have more character.

The above may sound negative, or worse, somehow dismissive. I don't intend it to be that way. Its simply what I see.

I truly appreciate your comments. I asked for the good and/or bad and you have given me a pretty good review with the exception of something I can work on. I can't ask for much more than that. I saw nothing negative or dismissive, just an honest appraisal of my photograph in your opinion. Thank you very much.

Dennis

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

tramsey wrote:

I think it's a terrific photo, except the highlights on the steps could be backed off just a touch. But do not go b/w you would lose how the green fades into black and gives a scary, mysterious touch.
But then I don't like b/w on 99% of the photos.

Thank you Tramsey for your comments. I did try it in black and white and did not like it much. I like the greens too. I will see how backing off the highlights does.

Dennis

allanj Loc: New York City

I like this a lot. My suggestion for improvement is the near-black are in the middle left of the image. For me, too much area without any detail. Try lightening just this area, and see what you think.

DWU2 Loc: Phoenix Arizona area

dennis2146 wrote:

These steps lead up a trail to a popular spot just North of Goleta, CA, called Nojoqui Falls. After taking photos of the Falls and my 12 year old granddaughter I stopped on the downward side of these steps and thought they would make an interesting photograph.

Now the question is, what do you think?

Dennis

I wonder if the steps were put there back in the 30's by the CCC?

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

DWU2 wrote:

I wonder if the steps were put there back in the 30's by the CCC?

I honestly have no idea. I haven't seen anything in the area making mention of that.

Dennis

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

allanj wrote:

I like this a lot. My suggestion for improvement is the near-black are in the middle left of the image. For me, too much area without any detail. Try lightening just this area, and see what you think.

I appreciate you taking a look and commenting. Unfortunately I have no PP program that will allow anything but lightening the entire photograph.

Dennis

bertloomis Loc: Fort Worth, Texas

If your 12 year old granddaughter was standing with her feet right where the dark area begins, it would be great! Put her there!

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

bertloomis wrote:

If your 12 year old granddaughter was standing with her feet right where the dark area begins, it would be great! Put her there!

I would love to do that but we won't be going up there again for at least a year. She will be on her way back home in a couple of days.

Dennis