Barren place

Critique Style Requested: Initial Reaction

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Does this one interest you? Prompt a reaction?

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Image Description

This is a composite. I had something like this result in mind but it still surprised me.

Technical Details

Because it’s a composite, the details are complicated. The photo of the saguaro cactus was taken with my infrared camera. The special effects come from a reflection in a pond, photographed with a regular camera.

Specific Feedback

I don’t have any specific issues with this one. I’m just not sure whether my own reaction to it is peculiar to me.


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WOW!! This definitely interests me! It is very unusual and esthetically pleasing. The lines in the sky evoke clouds and blend intriguingly with the direction of the shadows. They evoke sprites. This is totally wonderful!

Don,

Initial reaction is that this photo has a very ominous feel. The clouds streaking down and the somewhat barren landscape with the foreboding shadows all add to the feeling.

Diane, Youssef, thanks for responding. You two have described what’s going on in this one better than I could.