Landscapes
Jun 2, 2023 07:56:47 #
Jun 2, 2023 08:12:55 #
charlespkeith wrote:
I thought I would share a few of my landscapes and hopefully get some critique on them. While landscapes are my favorite thing to photograph, I find that, at times, I treat them too simply and end up with a bit of a mess....no focus point, no leading lines, etc.
Well taken.
Jun 2, 2023 08:28:35 #
Jun 2, 2023 09:25:22 #
You know there is a subforum dedicated to landscape photography, don't you? https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-132-1.html
Jun 2, 2023 10:05:37 #
Jun 2, 2023 12:12:44 #
Jun 2, 2023 21:00:39 #
Really great photos!! And shame on you for posting a landscape in the photo gallery!! I will be surprised if someone doesn't suspend you for three days!!
PS. I hope you recognize sarcasm since I don't know you!
PS. I hope you recognize sarcasm since I don't know you!
Jun 2, 2023 22:22:23 #
Well, I was laughing thinking "what would I do with the 3 days?" Glad you like the photos. I love landscapes and the challenge of getting them right. Not sure that I achieve that all the time which is why I am always open to constructive feedback.
Jun 3, 2023 06:54:40 #
#1 & #3 stand out for me, the others not so much. Are they sky replacements? #1 has a few signs of haloing #3 less so, but there 'stored originals' so we can't download and view them in their full splendour.
Jun 3, 2023 07:49:21 #
Jun 3, 2023 07:58:03 #
...no focus point, no leading lines, etc.[/quote]
. . .and no less than BEAUTIFUL photographs!!
. . .and no less than BEAUTIFUL photographs!!
Jun 3, 2023 09:06:35 #
Jun 3, 2023 09:34:42 #
charlespkeith wrote:
I thought I would share a few of my landscapes and hopefully get some critique on them. While landscapes are my favorite thing to photograph, I find that, at times, I treat them too simply and end up with a bit of a mess....no focus point, no leading lines, etc.
What you say about landscapes having no focal point, leading lines, and even lack of balance, may be true in some respects. However, I believe those points can be seen in landscapes if we actually look closely.
In your first I see balance and a triangle with the large formation in the left background, smaller formation in front of the large and then the medium sized on the right. To me that triangle balances the photo.
The second has the layers, a foreground of seaweed covered rocks, mid ground of waves and larger rocks then the sky with a splash of color balancing out the gray clouds.
The third similarly has the layers of sunlit foreground, shadowed mountains and the gray sky. The subtle lightning bolt is the frosting on the cake.
The final one has a nice "V" pattern of the green highlights filled with the mountains and the sky.
I find all of your photos interesting, colorful, well composed and actually quite beautiful. A very nice set that I appreciate. Thank you for sharing them.
Jun 3, 2023 09:39:49 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
I think you did good. As with any subject, lighting is the key. I rarely plan my shots to get the right lighting, mostly I take what’s there. I went to the Fire Wall in Arches in the evening to get some good light but it turned out a bit too cloudy. I did manage to get a nice evening light shot of some other formations that turned out OK.
Jun 3, 2023 11:47:43 #
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