# December Morning **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** weekly-challenge\ **Created:** [November 3, 2023, 2:15am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/december-morning/37773 "2023-11-03T02:15:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![karlag](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/karlag/32/40112_2.png) [@karlag](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/karlag)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2023, 2:15am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/december-morning/37773/1 "2023-11-03T02:15:45Z")
![22-12-10-5-0082 1.jpeg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/0/2/027d260bc0d7bd311eb29794190f202e71ef96e4.jpeg) > **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_ > > The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image. ### Description I don’t often get to photograph fog, because I’m usually rushing to work when I see it’s out there. I think this was a Saturday, and I was able to get out and play a little. I always enjoy fog on the river (the Mississippi). It made quite a minimalist scene. It’s not a “wow” image, but I find it peaceful. ### Specific Feedback Any feedback is welcome. ### Technical Details This goes back a bit in the archives, but I’ll see if I can find and add it on in the next day or two. I don’t have the exif with the small files. I do know that I went out with the 85mm lens that day. I don’t often use it, preferring the 90mm macro for most of what I do. It was handheld, so I think it was just a basic shutter speed to avoid camera shake and most likely auto ISO. I preferred the more panoramic crop. ---
**Author:** ![Ed\_Lowe](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/e36b37/32.png) [@Ed\_Lowe](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Ed_Lowe)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2023, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/december-morning/37773/2 "2023-11-03T13:06:35Z")
This is quite nice, Karla! The minimalist approach has given this scene a wonderful peaceful vibe that I find inviting. It just feels soft and dreamy with the way those two islands just fade away into the BG. My only suggestion might be to crop a little more from the bottom and make this more of a pano. Not necessarily better, just another option. Beautiful image! Here is what I was thinking. ![22-12-10-5-0082 1](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/d/d/dd63c5732e81274ab7751ca8e247532444b818a1.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![John\_Kilgour](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/john_kilgour/32/55138_2.png) [@John\_Kilgour](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/John_Kilgour)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2023, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/december-morning/37773/3 "2023-11-04T14:16:16Z")
Hi Karla - You mentioned that this isn’t a “wow” image, but I really enjoy scenes like this that are a little more understated and contemplative. I love the simplicity of this image and the minimalist look. I could go either way on the crop. I like your original crop as well as Ed’s more panoramic version. I think it’s a great image either way. ---
**Author:** ![karlag](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/karlag/32/40112_2.png) [@karlag](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/karlag)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2023, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/december-morning/37773/4 "2023-11-04T14:25:50Z")
@Ed_Lowe and @John_Kilgour Thank you both for your comments and encouragement. I don’t often try something minimalist like this, but I like the style. I also like the slightly more pano crop. Was this a 1:2, or would it be an unconstrained crop? I think I have gotten away from unconstrained, but I’m not sure there’s any good reason not too. Maybe that’s a discussion for the campfire chat. 😃