Foregrounds in landscape photography
Dec 12, 2022 10:50:19 #
We all know that they are important and that they help make or break a photograph.
I took this shot because I was attracted by the light from the broken sky, reflecting on the wet surfaces of slate and brick, my original "foreground." I did not see the leaves until I started processing.
My question is, do they enhance the image?
I took this shot because I was attracted by the light from the broken sky, reflecting on the wet surfaces of slate and brick, my original "foreground." I did not see the leaves until I started processing.
My question is, do they enhance the image?
Dec 12, 2022 10:54:43 #
Dec 12, 2022 10:57:55 #
The leaves in the upper right ? They are not foreground. They are unimportant and are no problem. Keep them or clone them out, however you personally prefer.
The foreground leaves ? Theyre verrrry important. You can choose to include as many or as few as suits you.
Ive added my own preferred cropping below ... just an example. I kept in mind your stated reason for the shot.
BTW its a really nice view and almost any version of it will be worthy of wall space.
The foreground leaves ? Theyre verrrry important. You can choose to include as many or as few as suits you.
Ive added my own preferred cropping below ... just an example. I kept in mind your stated reason for the shot.
BTW its a really nice view and almost any version of it will be worthy of wall space.
Dec 12, 2022 11:00:19 #
daldds wrote:
We all know that they are important and that they help make or break a photograph.
I took this shot because I was attracted by the light from the broken sky, reflecting on the wet surfaces of slate and brick, my original "foreground." I did not see the leaves until I started processing.
My question is, do they enhance the image?
I took this shot because I was attracted by the light from the broken sky, reflecting on the wet surfaces of slate and brick, my original "foreground." I did not see the leaves until I started processing.
My question is, do they enhance the image?
From where I sit, the foreground leaves enhance the overall image immeasurably.
Dec 12, 2022 11:04:36 #
Dec 12, 2022 11:07:23 #
daldds wrote:
We all know that they are important and that they help make or break a photograph.
I took this shot because I was attracted by the light from the broken sky, reflecting on the wet surfaces of slate and brick, my original "foreground." I did not see the leaves until I started processing.
My question is, do they enhance the image?
I took this shot because I was attracted by the light from the broken sky, reflecting on the wet surfaces of slate and brick, my original "foreground." I did not see the leaves until I started processing.
My question is, do they enhance the image?
They have enhanced it by giving a time element to the photo. If they were not there the photo could hve been taken on a warmer winter day that allowed any ice and snow to melt away. They show that it is late autumn when not all leaves have been removed from the area. Reflections are nice in a photo but in this case the leaves break into the reflection and give a bit more interest. I like the shot. Also the couple walking the dog is anice touch.
Dec 12, 2022 11:08:19 #
Dec 12, 2022 11:15:51 #
daldds wrote:
We all know that they are important and that they help make or break a photograph.
I took this shot because I was attracted by the light from the broken sky, reflecting on the wet surfaces of slate and brick, my original "foreground." I did not see the leaves until I started processing.
My question is, do they enhance the image?
I took this shot because I was attracted by the light from the broken sky, reflecting on the wet surfaces of slate and brick, my original "foreground." I did not see the leaves until I started processing.
My question is, do they enhance the image?
You have a different issue, the perspective. As is, this capture just has few redeeming features.
A lower point of view could improve this and the reflection would have been elongated.
Dec 12, 2022 11:16:45 #
For me, the leaves darken the overall mood of the photo. Had they not been there, regardless the crop, there's a bit too much foreground light without them.
This is a well-done photo. You should have it mounted and framed.
This is a well-done photo. You should have it mounted and framed.
Dec 12, 2022 11:26:36 #
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Dec 12, 2022 11:32:22 #
Dec 12, 2022 11:54:03 #
I think the dead branches in the upper left and right should be removed to let the tree stand out better. Those dead branches pull the eye from the subject. I would also saturate the leaves, especially the closest ones, just a bit ... but only just a little bit.
Dec 12, 2022 11:59:54 #
daldds wrote:
We all know that they are important and that they help make or break a photograph.
I took this shot because I was attracted by the light from the broken sky, reflecting on the wet surfaces of slate and brick, my original "foreground." I did not see the leaves until I started processing.
My question is, do they enhance the image?
I took this shot because I was attracted by the light from the broken sky, reflecting on the wet surfaces of slate and brick, my original "foreground." I did not see the leaves until I started processing.
My question is, do they enhance the image?
Crop out the bottom quarter off the image and enough on the left to remove the tree branches. This will give you an image with better leading lines and solve the foreground focus concern.
Dec 12, 2022 12:07:25 #
RolandDieter wrote:
I think the dead branches in the upper left and right should be removed to let the tree stand out better. Those dead branches pull the eye from the subject. I would also saturate the leaves, especially the closest ones, just a bit ... but only just a little bit.
Hmmm. I like them as part of the image... A bit more depth.
(Everyone is different in their tastes and perception, eh?)
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