This is a lovely old group of Black Locust trees I see in the west from my house and often photograph, usually with a sunset or moon rise behind but also at times when the crooked shapes of the branches are accentuated, as they are here by new snow.
Type of Critique Requested
Aesthetic: Feedback on the overall visual appeal of the image, including its color, lighting, cropping, and composition.
Conceptual: Feedback on the message and story conveyed by the image.
Emotional: Feedback on the emotional impact and artistic value of the image.
Technical: Feedback on the technical aspects of the image, such as exposure, color, focus and reproduction of colors and details, post-processing, and print quality.
Specific Feedback and Self-Critique
I was most excited that the new snow contrasted so well with the sky and the bark of the tree. Of course I love the shapes of the tree and the branches in any light and worked to have those contribute to the impact of the image.
Technical Details
Sony6000, 1/200, f/5.6,120mm, ISO125 with adjustments to tone curves, sharpening and slight cropping in LR.
John, excellent image. I love the off balance that counters with the negative space on the right. Composition is wonderful. I get a nice sense of winter here. I don’t know, it might be me, but I see a hint of blue/cyan in the snow on the branches. This would also look pretty cool as a B&W.
Clearly there was intent in your framing and there is some tension created by this. What a great tree in such a gorgeous winter setting. I don’t know that I would have thought to do this - which just shows that some times one needs to step out of their box and get a little bold. You’ve certainly done that here.
I think your processing is quite excellent! The tones, contrast and luminosity are wonderful.
I think most have a favorite tree around home and have photographed in all seasons, conditions and times of day. I’m guessing that’s the case from your description - and so kudos for stepping out of the box on this one. Well done.
