The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.
Description
This is an image of Skógafoss in Iceland from a trip a few weeks ago. I went with the smaller composition not only because there were many people around that I did not want in the shot but also because I have seen countless images of this waterfall with the same exact composition from a wider perspective. I was aiming to highlight the contrast between the soft mist, intensity of the water and the rugged cliff. This is one of the most epic waterfalls I’ve ever seen and had a powerful yet serene look to me which is what I wanted to convey in the image. I’ve been getting pretty burnt out on a lot of my images lately. I’ve found myself unintentionally chasing grand landscapes and it’s been unfulfilling for me. This image is a result of some of the experimenting i’ve been doing lately.
Specific Feedback
Is the contrast between the dark cliff and bright water effective, or is it too much?
Is the texture captured effectively?
Does the image create an emotional response?
Is it compelling and unique?
Technical Details
Sony A7iii, FE 24-104 f/4 - shot 98mm 1/800 sec, f/4, ISO 800
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Matthew Welcome to NPN and thanks for a fine first post. I very much like your comp and how your SS rendered the water. The proportion of falls to cliff works great IMO. I would be tempted to bring up the shadows a bit and warm it slightly as well.
On a separate note, site guidelines recommend posting your images at 2000 pixels on the long side. Posting full size images invites piracy and forces the site server to downsize quite a bit. Great to have you aboard and looking forward to more of your work. >=))>
Thanks for joining our community, Matthew. This is a great first post and introduction to your work. Normally, I would suggest opening up the shadows a tad, but I feel the darkness works quite well here. The composition is different but effective imho. I especially like the curly wisp on the left. That makes the image to me. Shutter speed is perfect. I agree with @Bill_Fach on dialing back the cyan just a bit.
Thank you for your kind words Bill! After reviewing the image I definitely see what you are talking about with the temp, raised it and now looks much better! Also than you for informing me about the image size and will resize them according moving forward.
Thanks Michael! I agree the curly whip is one of my favorite parts of this image. Took numerous shots trying to get the mist to form a compelling shape and was pleased with the curls a lot! after reviewing the image I am in agreement with you and Bill. The image definitely needed to be warmed up. Thank you for your very helpful input and kind words!
