Opinion please
Feb 8, 2023 07:33:51 #
Longshadow wrote:
I'll bet even Alexandros of Antioch had his critics.
"If you chiseled a bit more here... made the eyes a little deeper...."
Or one could admire it as it stands.
"If you chiseled a bit more here... made the eyes a little deeper...."
Or one could admire it as it stands.
As one who has viewed all sort of artistic composites, it is dependent on the photographer's vision.
The work involved making the composite to the point that it becomes hard to critique in that one has to understand the purpose for the work. The example in this thread is done very well. And this was a start. The paths flowing out are many. (One suggestion: Show the shadows of the foreground blocks unto the moon.
)Let's see more.
Feb 8, 2023 07:55:01 #
Stephan G wrote:
The "lit shadows" are from the setting sun. 
Feb 8, 2023 08:05:06 #
Feb 8, 2023 08:14:11 #
I agree with your camera club. Quite a few incongruencies.
--Bob
--Bob
dmagett wrote:
This is a composite. Foreground shot many years ago with a Canon S70. Moonshot taken recently with Canon SX60. Sky replacement (moon) done with Luminar. I am looking for opinions. BTW my camera club did not like it at all.
Feb 8, 2023 08:22:55 #
look fine to me , but moon a little too bright , a slightly yellow moon might improve the mood of the picture ????
Feb 8, 2023 08:57:57 #
dmagett wrote:
This is a composite. Foreground shot many years ago with a Canon S70. Moonshot taken recently with Canon SX60. Sky replacement (moon) done with Luminar. I am looking for opinions. BTW my camera club did not like it at all.
Although some of the opinions are rather harsh, I agree with some of them.
Please accept these opinions as constructively as possible and learn from the ones that make sense to you.
I do applaud you for taking the first step to improving your pics by posting them and not being too thin-skinned.
Another positive is that you are showing your creative side.
Remember, we were all where you are once. I'm still amazed at some of the work I see posted on UHH.
Be your own critic and strive to see where you can improve your skills with exposure, composition, and post-processing.
Bryan Peterson's videos are great "How-To" photography tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=You+Keep+Shooting+with+Bryan+
Best Wishes,
JimmyT Sends
Now go out and shoot something!
Feb 8, 2023 09:34:03 #
Feb 8, 2023 09:40:54 #
I think you need to find another camera club! As others have said, this is obviously a composite and not a "real world' photograph. As such, it can be whatever YOU want it to be. Wrong shadows??? Edgey moon??? Crop here, crop there??? I like it for what it is, eye catching!!
Feb 8, 2023 11:24:43 #
Feb 8, 2023 11:28:45 #
I like the colors, but I think the moon being oversized diminishes the potential of the photo. The red earth reminds me of Mars in a good way. Is that Arkansas red clay?
I like the photo and am a fan of composites as they remind me of some of the 70's album covers back in the day. Keep experimenting. You never know what you will come up with. I did a train composite that blew my mind when I was done. Have also done some for weddings that people loved.
Jim
I like the photo and am a fan of composites as they remind me of some of the 70's album covers back in the day. Keep experimenting. You never know what you will come up with. I did a train composite that blew my mind when I was done. Have also done some for weddings that people loved.
Jim
Feb 8, 2023 11:59:28 #
Feb 8, 2023 12:16:05 #
dmagett wrote:
Sedona Red Rock Country
I long to return to Sedona. Last time was '97.
Feb 8, 2023 12:23:28 #
cahale
Loc: San Angelo, TX
CHG_CANON wrote:
Other than just being unrealistic, the composite i... (show quote)
For me, it's the shadows of the rocks pointing toward the moon - the obvious source of light. Still an interesting composition, however. And remember, that before cameras all pictures were compositions.
Feb 8, 2023 12:25:40 #
Real Nikon Lover wrote:
I long to return to Sedona. Last time was '97.
If you are anything like me, you will be sorely disappointed! I graduated from High School in Flagstaff, a short drive north of Sedona, in 1972. It's ruined now!!
Feb 8, 2023 12:27:58 #
cahale wrote:
For me, it's the shadows of the rocks pointing toward the moon - the obvious source of light. Still an interesting composition, however. And remember, that before cameras all pictures were compositions.
Interesting, I perceived the shadow from the rocks as from the sun setting on the right.
Which I thought was quite obvious.
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