Backlit weeds
Nov 12, 2017 16:43:37 #
JacqW
Loc: South Dakota
I'm looking for suggestions on this photo. As you can see, it was taken looking into the sun near sunset, while using the "weeds" to block the direct sun. I liked the texture of these weeds due to their fine, hair-like structure and the way the sun made them glisten. Is there anything else I could do from an editing standpoint or for another shoot to improve this? Thanks.
Nov 12, 2017 16:50:45 #
ricardo7
Loc: Washington, DC - Santiago, Chile
This is a nice picture. The only thing I could offer is that if you
applied a vignetting you might want to pull back on it a touch.
applied a vignetting you might want to pull back on it a touch.
Nov 12, 2017 17:00:27 #
Nov 12, 2017 17:03:25 #
Nov 12, 2017 17:40:40 #
IMO it's gorgeous! Love the perspective, the light and that the thin lines of clouds mimic the strands of grasses.
Nov 12, 2017 17:42:21 #
Overall I like this shot. But I too would suggest to pull back on the vignette some.
Nov 12, 2017 18:10:20 #
Hi, JacqW,
Good to see another South Dakotan here! We are scarse hereabouts in UHH land!
I like your image very much as posted. Whenever vignetting is used there is always discussion as to how much is appropriate in each case...as there should be to get all views and reasons expressed.
I like it as posted because, to my eye, more vignetting would be overdone, simply too much of a good thing... and less would diminishish the excellent impact this image projects to the viewer.
IMO this image, in a gallery, would stop even the most casual gallery stroller in his or her tracks,
it is a strong, arresting image...a real “grabber” !
If you are in or get to East River, you ought consider entering this matted to 16x20 in the Open Photography Show (judged) of the Brooking Area Arts Council. (entries due in Dec of 2017)
http://image8.photobiz.com/8521/20171101151906_243230.pdf
Best regards,
Dave (near Estelline)
Good to see another South Dakotan here! We are scarse hereabouts in UHH land!
I like your image very much as posted. Whenever vignetting is used there is always discussion as to how much is appropriate in each case...as there should be to get all views and reasons expressed.
I like it as posted because, to my eye, more vignetting would be overdone, simply too much of a good thing... and less would diminishish the excellent impact this image projects to the viewer.
IMO this image, in a gallery, would stop even the most casual gallery stroller in his or her tracks,
it is a strong, arresting image...a real “grabber” !
If you are in or get to East River, you ought consider entering this matted to 16x20 in the Open Photography Show (judged) of the Brooking Area Arts Council. (entries due in Dec of 2017)
http://image8.photobiz.com/8521/20171101151906_243230.pdf
Best regards,
Dave (near Estelline)
Nov 12, 2017 18:19:55 #
JacqW
Loc: South Dakota
Thank you everyone for your comments. I too struggled with the vignetting. I had it in, then took it out, then made numerous adjustments, etc. So, what you see was basically a flip of a coin for the final decision. And thanks Dave for the heads up on the photography show! I actually live in Sioux Falls, so Brookings is a short drive.
Nov 12, 2017 18:58:10 #
JacqW wrote:
I'm looking for suggestions on this photo. As you can see, it was taken looking into the sun near sunset, while using the "weeds" to block the direct sun. I liked the texture of these weeds due to their fine, hair-like structure and the way the sun made them glisten. Is there anything else I could do from an editing standpoint or for another shoot to improve this? Thanks.
Love it just the way it is. I am from south dakota also.im a new user here.
Nov 12, 2017 19:45:48 #
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Nov 13, 2017 07:15:18 #
I see scenes like that all the time and want to photograph them. Very nice job.
Nov 13, 2017 07:29:57 #
Nov 13, 2017 07:55:13 #
ricardo7 wrote:
This is a nice picture. The only thing I could offer is that if you
applied a vignetting you might want to pull back on it a touch.
applied a vignetting you might want to pull back on it a touch.
Ditto.
Nov 13, 2017 11:03:28 #
When the light and composition are correct, even weeds are beautiful. Thanks for posting.
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