Autumn Bliss

Critique Style Requested: Initial Reaction

Please share your immediate response to the image before reading the photographer’s intent (obscured text below) or other comments. The photographer seeks a genuinely unbiased first impression.

Questions to guide your feedback

Where I live, we know it’s autumn because all the leaves fall down, not because of the dynamic color seen here. I juiced the colors a tad, but mostly just waited until the light was just right before triggering the shutter.

Other Information

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Image Description

Autumn leaves from an old oak in Athens, Ohio.

Technical Details

Nikon Z7ii, 24-200 @155mm, f/7.1, 1/320, ISO 500

Mostly ACR and PS for crop and basic color adjustments. TK Smart Orton just for grins and giggles.

Specific Feedback

Conceptual and Emotional responses, please.


Critique Template

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