Bridalveil Creek #2

Image Critiques Landscape Critiques
1

Original

N-D7100-1097-npn.jpg
N-D7100-1097-npn.jpg1200×1044 1.47 MB

Foam Removed

N-D7100-1097-caf-npn
N-D7100-1097-caf-npn1200×1044 1.58 MB

Critique Style Requested: Standard

The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

Description

This image was made the same day as my earlier shot from the creek (Here).

I liked the way the two large boulders constrained the flow of the water.
-P

Specific Feedback

I decided to keep the amount of blue at a minimum and concentrated processing on the water and the three largest boulders. I cropped a bit from the right side, as well.

I am curious if you think the foam to the left of the cascade at the bottom is distracting? I thought about removing it, but left it in.

Technical Details

Nikon D-7100
Nikkor 18-140 mm @ 25 mm
F-16 @ 1/2 s, ISO 100

PSCC-2024
ACR
TK’s Luminosity Masks
The three large boulders were selected and adjusted with a Levels layer as they were quite bland in the RAW file.
Neat Image NR

Critique Template

Use of the template is optional, but it can help spark ideas.

  • Vision and Purpose:
  • Conceptual:
  • Emotional Impact and Mood:
  • Composition:
  • Balance and Visual Weight:
  • Depth and Dimension:
  • Color:
  • Lighting:
  • Processing:
  • Technical:
2

I love this, but I do find that detail you mention to be too eye-pulling. I want my attention to stay on the flow of the water, which is lovely! Other than that, no nits!

3

Hi Preston,
This is wonderful and I love the way the water flows through this rock filled scene. The textures and details in the water are amazing and your SS choice was perfect for my personal tastes. I find this to be very soothing and relaxing; I could see myself sitting there and just enjoying the sound of the water tumbling through the rocks. My eye does go to that foam so IMHO I would remove it. I also quite like the processing and textures on those three main boulders.

4

@Ed_Lowe : Your wish is my command, good sir! :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

I used Content Aware Fill in PS to remove the foam bit. Also needed to do a little fix-up there using the clone stamp.

Looks better, I think.
-P

5

This is quite nice, Preston. As usual, you nailed the SS. I also like the composition with as you said the large boulders constraining and directing the flow of water. Good call on the foam.

6

You nailed it with the rework Preston. You made an already wonderful image even better.

7

Preston,

I love the texture and detail in the water. Your SS choice was perfect. And like the others, removing the foam was a good choice also. Its a pleasant and calming photo to look at.