Autumn 2020 photo project - 10/18/20 taken in Lincoln, Massachusetts
This is another image from 10/18/20, by far my most productive day this autumn. This is a more closeup view from the same tree as my prior post, “Apparition”. This was taken as the thick ground fog was starting to thin out a bit, and you can see some blue in the sky. I enjoy using symmetry in my images, and I was attracted to the radiating branches in this tree for that reason.
Specific Feedback Requested
Any critique or comments are welcome.
Technical Details
Is this a composite: No
Canon 5D MKIV, Canon 70-200mm f4 lens, at 106mm, ISO 100, 1/5 sec at f11
Ed - I think in the image ‘Apparition’ the fog/haze really added to the image. I gave that ethereal feel to it and also created some depth. While I dont mind the composition in this shot, I dont think the fog adds to it. With the subject such a big part of the frame the low contrast make it look washed out a bit.
I think that accentuating the oranges and also the blacks a bit could bring the image to life. Maybe add a little negative clarity to soften the increase in contrast a bit.
Ed, this one is really not working that well for me. It is hard to figure out why. It might be that, without the fog, the tree trunk/branches would provide more structure and hold the comp together nicely. But the fog obscures that structure. Not sure, but still contemplating it. My take, anyway. A most enjoyable overall series and quite the productive day!
@Eugene_Theron@Harley_Goldman thanks for the input guys, a independent sense of perspective is always important. I have posted a rework bask up top near the original, adding more contrast and definition, as suggested.
