After Sunset
Apr 9, 2021 07:55:59 #
I was standing on the porch of our motel and looking as the light faded on Tupper Lake. Then this cloud formation moved in, and I had to get the camera out. I took several shots; but the one I like is a minimalist photo that features the lake and what was left of the day's light barely illuminating some interesting clouds. Shot about 30 minutes after sunset.
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Apr 9, 2021 09:37:49 #
GeorgeK wrote:
Serene. I like it too.
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the photo.
Erich
Apr 9, 2021 09:38:32 #
yssirk123 wrote:
Gorgeous image!
Thank you for the compliment. I think this one might find a space on a wall.
Erich
Apr 9, 2021 09:39:54 #
Jim-Pops wrote:
That's a WOW shot! Beautiful.
Thank you for the really nice compliment. I suppose you could wait at that spot for a long time before you got that array of clouds to make the shot pop.
Erich
Apr 9, 2021 10:37:37 #
If minimalist was the intended look I can see why you went for that framing, but another possibility is to crop in a bit to focus on the areas with most visual interest.
In this age of ultra-sharp lenses we need people who have an eye for softness. This is the sort of shot that makes it look purposeful rather than a mistake.
In this age of ultra-sharp lenses we need people who have an eye for softness. This is the sort of shot that makes it look purposeful rather than a mistake.
Apr 9, 2021 13:12:24 #
R.G. wrote:
If minimalist was the intended look I can see why you went for that framing, but another possibility is to crop in a bit to focus on the areas with most visual interest.
In this age of ultra-sharp lenses we need people who have an eye for softness. This is the sort of shot that makes it look purposeful rather than a mistake.
In this age of ultra-sharp lenses we need people who have an eye for softness. This is the sort of shot that makes it look purposeful rather than a mistake.
I don't think I will crop any more than I have. I do like the hint of rocks below the surface in the foreground. As for "ultra sharp". That has its place. Macro images are most spectacular when they are really sharp. Also architecture looks good really sharp. In this image, I wanted the water to be smooth; but not necessarily sharp. I know it is subjective, but I like when the surface chop is reduced. Those are the considerations that led me to this type of shot. Thanks for taking a look. It is also reassuring to know that the look appears deliberate and not like a mistake.
Erich
Apr 9, 2021 14:40:30 #
Apr 9, 2021 17:36:56 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
This is the epitome of serenity! Beautiful and soothing.
Our motel is right on that lake. I kept checking the weather to see if it would stay clear so that I could try some star trails. Then, right as the sun sank below the horizon, these whispy clouds started to roll in. I did not get any star trails; but this is probably better than what I could have done with the star trails. Thanks for taking a look.
Erich
Apr 10, 2021 06:28:40 #
this is one of those times that the viewer must look at the download copy to appreciate the full beauty of the scene taken . Well done ,Tommy
Apr 10, 2021 07:21:37 #
kubota king wrote:
this is one of those times that the viewer must look at the download copy to appreciate the full beauty of the scene taken . Well done ,Tommy
Thank you. I agree that this needs to be viewed as large as possible.
Erich
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