How to make this photo more appealing?
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Nov 18, 2017 00:05:17 #
I would suggest cropping a small amount from the top of the image. To me it seems that the high contrast of the sky/clouds tries to draw my eyes away from the beautiful landscape.
Nov 18, 2017 01:56:16 #
tbell7D wrote:
I would suggest cropping a small amount from the top of the image. To me it seems that the high contrast of the sky/clouds tries to draw my eyes away from the beautiful landscape.
Thank you,
Good point. I was thinking about that too, just not sure how to make it work without cutting off the lake or creating unwanted panorama...
Maybe I'm just afraid of tight cropping...?
Nov 18, 2017 07:15:51 #
Paulie wrote:
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when I downloaded, I noticed that the picture was slightly leaning to the left. Straighten out the pic using the back of the lake to make sure the horizon is level. Other than that, try cropping the wall in the foreground out. Perfect otherwise.
Rich...
Nov 18, 2017 07:37:10 #
JeffL
Loc: New Jersey
deer2ker wrote:
It's a beautiful picture! I'm with you on the over done processing - sometimes it's fun and sometimes it takes away from the natural beauty.
Agreed. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!
Nov 18, 2017 08:36:49 #
I think this is a beautiful picture!
I have to admit that the first thing I would do is to straighten the horizon - the lake and trees are tilted left. Sorry, I know this is a nit-pick.
I have to admit that the first thing I would do is to straighten the horizon - the lake and trees are tilted left. Sorry, I know this is a nit-pick.
Nov 18, 2017 09:27:20 #
i'm glad to see that you cropped it. I did not like the gravel road/path on the bottom. nice image
Nov 18, 2017 09:37:09 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
Not much more you could do in PP. There's not a clear subject for the eye to be drawn to. Leave the sky like it is and try to bring up the contrast in the remainder, maybe play with the black point.
Nov 18, 2017 09:41:48 #
Agree with other comments.It's an excellent shot but could use just a touch more contrast. I like the "S"of the river. That's classic composition.
It might be a little dishonest, but I might add a human figure, either somebody standing on the ridge in the foreground or in a small boat or canoe on the water.Or perhaps a bird or two in the sky.
It might be a little dishonest, but I might add a human figure, either somebody standing on the ridge in the foreground or in a small boat or canoe on the water.Or perhaps a bird or two in the sky.
Nov 18, 2017 10:11:44 #
rps wrote:
Agree with other comments.It's an excellent shot but could use just a touch more contrast. I like the "S"of the river. That's classic composition.
It might be a little dishonest, but I might add a human figure, either somebody standing on the ridge in the foreground or in a small boat or canoe on the water.Or perhaps a bird or two in the sky.
It might be a little dishonest, but I might add a human figure, either somebody standing on the ridge in the foreground or in a small boat or canoe on the water.Or perhaps a bird or two in the sky.
How to ruin a nice landscape....
Nov 18, 2017 10:16:21 #
The river leads the eye to almost dead center. Try a rule of thirds in your composition, or the golden ratio/fibonacci.
To improve the drama, try shooting at sunset/sunrise.
But really, it ain't half bad.
Where was it taken?
To improve the drama, try shooting at sunset/sunrise.
But really, it ain't half bad.
Where was it taken?
Nov 18, 2017 10:36:06 #
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