# A Splash of Autumn

**URL:** <https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/a-splash-of-autumn/44109>\
**Category:** Image Critiques\
**Tags:** landscape\
**Created:** [November 19, 2024, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/a-splash-of-autumn/44109 "2024-11-19T22:51:41Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![Ed\_Lowe](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/e36b37/32.png) [@Ed\_Lowe](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Ed_Lowe)\
**Post date:** [November 19, 2024, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/a-splash-of-autumn/44109/1 "2024-11-19T22:51:42Z")

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![_DSC4978 copy.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/f/3/f387a5dcb8624fc781bded047f99a9c9a008c5a7.jpeg)

> **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_
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> The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

### Description

What first caught my eye with this scene was the close proximity of the green, yellow, orange and red colors all tightly packed together. I thought it represented the progression of the leaf change as it transitioned into the vibrant colors of full blown autumn. This was taken on our last trip to Blackwater Fall SP in WV.

### Specific Feedback

Just wondering how the pano format works for everyone? The raw file has a little more at the top, but I decided to crop some of it off due to some areas in the ULC and URC that looked a little bare of color.

### Technical Details

Nikon Z7, Nikon 24-200 @ 150 mm, f 11 @ 1/80 sec, ISO 400, Kas magnetic CPL, cable release & tripod.

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**Author:** ![Mark\_Seaver](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/mark_seaver/32/231_2.png) [@Mark\_Seaver](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Mark_Seaver)\
**Post date:** [November 20, 2024, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/a-splash-of-autumn/44109/2 "2024-11-20T13:03:51Z")

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Ed, the variety of colors is amazing. You’ve also got excellent detail throughout the frame. The limited contrast makes for contemplative viewing, which has me wondering about a slight desat of the red tree on the right. The semi-pano format look good. (How does it fit a 16:9 format, for full frame monitor viewing?)

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**Author:** ![Ed\_Lowe](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/e36b37/32.png) [@Ed\_Lowe](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Ed_Lowe)\
**Post date:** [November 22, 2024, 2:56am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/a-splash-of-autumn/44109/3 "2024-11-22T02:56:08Z")

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Many thanks @Mark_Seaver for your thoughts; always appreciated. Here is a rework with your suggestion. I desaturated the reds by 10 points and I do like it better. The ratio as posted turned out to be 16 x 9.2, so it was pretty close.

 ![_DSC4978 copy](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/5/6/56426e21da8449e95b279d97d3e05c2eeeacccc5.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![Bret\_Edge](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/bret_edge/32/58780_2.png) [@Bret\_Edge](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Bret_Edge)\
**Post date:** [November 25, 2024, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/a-splash-of-autumn/44109/4 "2024-11-25T17:21:58Z")

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I saw the thumbnail and thought “Man, this looks like Ed’s work” and then I clicked on it and yup, it’s Ed’s work! Gorgeous photo, Ed. Images like this are always a challenge to compose as you’re effectively making order from chaos but you succeeded here. I do prefer the rework with slightly less saturated reds. Fantastic, Ed!

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**Author:** ![Ed\_Lowe](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/e36b37/32.png) [@Ed\_Lowe](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Ed_Lowe)\
**Post date:** [November 29, 2024, 3:31am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/a-splash-of-autumn/44109/5 "2024-11-29T03:31:28Z")

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Many thanks for the kind words @Bret_Edge . Forest scenes are challenging, but oh so rewarding when you can find some order in all of the chaos.