The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.
Description
OK OK OK - seeing the other wonderful Joshua Tree National Park B&W’s reminded me of this one taken a few years ago. The day was so bright, B&W was the best option.
Specific Feedback
Just wonder if the lower point of the left of center triangle being cut off is too annoying and deserves to be fixed?
Technical Details
ISO 100 f/7 1/125th 178mm
Processed for B&W in Silver Efex Pro
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Very nice!! I think a slight crop from the bottom (or more canvas there if you have it) could be good, but it’s not a huge deal. I think this is the kind of image that would benefit from some (perhaps dramatic) burning on the bottom and sides, to offset the dark sky.
There are some very small artifacts on the edges of the rocks against the sky, possibly from a combination of pushing color separation too far and sharpening.
Connie, the rounded rocks held up by sharp angled stones is quite dramatic. I don’t see the need to “fix” the lack of a corner at the bottom. Keeping all of the stones bright works well. I could see processing for more texture in all of the rocks, but that might create a very different feeling for the viewer.
@Mark_Seaver looks the thoughts out of my mind before I got to write them here! lol. I would like to see the rocks just a tiny bit darker to bring out more texture. I took the liberty of downloading and cropping off the bottom, and I feel this works well, if you are bothered by the image as you posted. It doesn’t ruin the story of the geometry in my opinion. Or more canvas, if you have it, below.
