Dead Wood: Need coments
Dec 8, 2022 07:54:26 #
Zooman 1 wrote:
Funks Grove, in Central Illinois is about a 600 ac... (show quote)
I'm not sure what you're asking Zooman 1... you intend to photograph/document fallen trees... like Mathew Brady's civil war imagery? Or trees as individual entities? As part of the forest or the forest's progression to its climax state? You have my respect because that seems a very difficult assignment. Too bad (or fortunately) our eyes and brain form a constant panorama so that we have an impression of a scene, but that impression seldom conveys in a single image.
If, on the other hand, "Woodland" photography is the goal, that's not a walk in the woods either and demands a careful eye and patience... but watch some of Simon Baxter’s earlier Youtube clips- I enjoy them and give me much to think about. Regardless, I look forward to seeing your results...
Dec 8, 2022 09:49:11 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
The B&W does not work, not enough contrast. Edit the color to open up the shadows, increase hilights, try to get more contrast. If it’s a RAW file, you have more options.
Dec 8, 2022 09:52:39 #
Try it after the root has been washed by the rain and the dirt is off. Also, when you get one with several possibilities try cropping to emphasize the section you like.
It is not easy but it is fun.
It is not easy but it is fun.
Dec 8, 2022 11:45:24 #
first I would recommend using a tripod. That will correct any slight motion blur. A tripod will also let you use an F-stop to get enough depth of focus to get all or a select amount of the tree in focus. If you have ability to see DOF in camera like mirrorless cameras have. Focus peaking. You can move the focus point so that the back side is the tree. That will help throw the background out of focus. You could take rocks or dead limbs and lay on some of the foreground plants to get them out of the way. You mentioned you were cramped for space so you may have to blind shoot. (if the camera is up against a tree or rock) Shoot the photo and then preview the image. Readjust the camera and reshoot. Practice makes perfect. Using fill flash is also a possibility. Electrons are cheep. shoot and learn. good luck
Dec 8, 2022 13:47:26 #
Longshadow wrote:
Interesting.
Have you looked for stuff that looks like "things"? Many dead trees do so.
Have you looked for stuff that looks like "things"? Many dead trees do so.
Just a few thoughts. First, I prefer the color image. Second, I think I would crop a little more off the right side. Third, it looks to me that if you went back and took another image moving more to the right, that might mitigate the 'distraction' in the lower left corner. Fourth, good job.
Jack
Dec 8, 2022 14:04:14 #
I’m just a photo duffer and know only what I like, and I seldom see a black & white that that I prefer over color. The face w upturned nose is very interesting, as is the bird head. Perhaps try cropping to emphasize each of those?
Ron
Ron
Dec 8, 2022 16:51:09 #
I love the color one. The wood is gorgeous and there is little to improve. I have really enjoyed letting my eyes roam the piece from end to end and back. I think you captured something special. Thank you.
Dec 8, 2022 16:52:12 #
I love the color one. The wood is gorgeous and there is little to improve. I have really enjoyed letting my eyes roam the piece from end to end and back. I think you captured something special. Thank you.
Dec 8, 2022 19:34:45 #
Good luck with your project Zooman 1. You have received some good ideas, try some of them out. Your B&W image might look a little better with a little more contrast. Just my 2 cents. Good idea to stay out of the woods during hunting season!
Don
Don
Dec 8, 2022 20:26:26 #
Zooman 1 wrote:
Funks Grove, in Central Illinois is about a 600 ac... (show quote)
I like both versions, but think the color provides more detail to the areas you pointed out as a face and a birds head. Well photographed and presented. Thank you for posting.
Dec 8, 2022 21:53:27 #
The thing I came away with was, there isn't a focal point or point of interest and the eye is just pulled all over the composition.
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