The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.
Description
This image is captured on a winter day on a misty morning in the southern part of Zealand, Denmak. I was not immediately sure what attracted me to the scene when I first saw it, but it soon dawned on me that the trees in the foreground had character as individuals and as a group, and that the relationship between the trees was key. The chosen perspective brings out these features: The trees stand on a slight elevation in the landscape, and the mist isolates them to some extent from the background. The canopies of these trees form a half circle, but each of the trees nevertheless retains some individuality, due to the structures of their trunks and branches. How do the trees relate to each other? In the negative space between the canopies, there are points of conversion. Moreover, the canopies have grown in a manner that respects — that is, in the original sense of the word, ‘looks back again’ or ‘considers’ — the other trees. In my editing, I have increased the shadows and highlights slightly to make the canopies stand out from the background and emphasize their relationships.
Specific Feedback
Is the post processing suitable to the intent described above? Do you have suggestions to the post processing?
Technical Details
Camera: Canon EOS 5D
Lens: Canon 50 mm
Capture: 1/50 sec. at f4, ISO 100
Critique Template
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A gorgeous capture! You have expressed very well what is so attractive and interesting about the two trees! The simple and understated FG/base is just right, with a hint of detail, and the BG echoes the main trees. I think B/W is a wonderful choice for this graphic scene!
My only (very minor) thought is to wonder about a subtle gradient burn from the top, or possibly a slight crop there. But both are just idle speculation. I totally love this!
A very nice imge. The forms of the foreground trees are interesting and complimentary, and the background trees receding add a sense of dimension. But I also agree with Diane that there is too much empty space at the top of the image
Hi Leo,
This is a gorgeous B&W image and your processing is perfect for my tastes as I am loving the high key look to this scene. Your analogy about the trees is spot on as they do seem to be respecting each other’s space. While I quite like this as is I think a crop from the top would place even more of an emphasis on the wonderful character of those three trees. I hope you do not mind, but here is a rework with what I was thinking. Just my opinion of course. Very nicely done!
Wow, I love this. Those foreground trees are full of character. They seem to be playing off of each other but it’s their graceful branches and limbs that really call attention to trees. The black and white conversion works really well here. The background trees provide nice depth without taking anything away from the foreground tree and provides a sense of place for the image. The foggy conditions play a key role in the background trees falling out of detail, providing a softness and a moodiness that makes this image special.
I actually love the composition you came up with and I would not crop off the top. My only tiny suggestions are to dodge that bush/tree in the LRC so it’s not so dark drawing attention to it and to even out the foreground light under the trees. There appears to be a heavy vignette that is darkening the bottom corners which is noticeable. That’s all I got for you.
Here is a quick rework based only on my thoughts:
