Along Sligo Creek, just outside of Washington, DC.
Seeking any and all advice and comments. Thanks in advance.
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Canon 80D, 1/40 s, f/8, ISO 200, EF 24-105mm f/4 @ 35 mm, CPL.
Raw file processed in LRClassicCC and Topaz Denoise AI. TK resize/sharpening for web.
I think it’s a very pretty, minimalist type image. I love the pattern of the bare branches against the snow. I think it would really stand out in black and white.
Real nice minimalist image. I might clone out the dark spots in the snow in the upper area, but real minor.
Very nice capture, Ronald. I do agree with Harley’s suggestion for removing the dark spots, and if it’s available I might show more snow to the right just to de-center the shot a little.
I will third the thought of removing the little dark spot in the upper portion of the image as they don’t really add anything and this is a minimalist type of image. I would be tempted to add canvas all around if you have to make it even more minimalist. I agree with others that this would work well as a black and white. I love the little flower pod in the upper left of the plant.
I wonder if this would suit B&W?
Critique-wise, it is well framed. I find the bud (?) on the left side a bit distracting and also the short lower RHS twig is just a little outside the main grouping - very minor point. Perhaps recomposing to the right or left a little would help resolve this.
Others have pointed out the dark spots and I would agree.
Overall, I like the concept but I find the subject quite busy to my eye which detracts from the minimalist theme. Of course, this is very subjective.
I agree with @Bill_Chambers about wanting to see a bit breathing room on the right. With the strong “lean” of the stalks on the right, I wish it had a little more room to move into. Otherwise my comments echo those made by most of the other folks (dark spots, etc).
Thank you, @Vanessa_Hill, @Harley_Goldman, @Bill_Chambers, @David_Haynes, @brian15 and @Ed_McGuirk for your comments. I thought what I believe to be animal tracks added an environment aspect, but if the photo is to be considered an abstract, then, yes, they should go. Consider them gone.
