# Hills and Valleys **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** landscape\ **Created:** [December 11, 2022, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hills-and-valleys/32129 "2022-12-11T19:14:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![AndreDonawa](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/andredonawa/32/44452_2.png) [@AndreDonawa](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/AndreDonawa)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2022, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hills-and-valleys/32129/1 "2022-12-11T19:14:44Z")
![Hills and Valleys](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/f/f/ff5cd61c4015a6bab3f72546b8ccbeeda25bb719.jpeg) It was great to visit one of my favourite spots a couple of weeks ago. Even though it’s mostly known for its grand panoramic views there are some intimate hidden gems when you take a good look around. This is a reef I always visit when I’m in the area; around this time of year, the moss is exceptionally green. ### Specific Feedback Requested All comments are welcome. ### Technical Details 0.4 sec f/11 ISO 100 ---
**Author:** ![David\_Bostock](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/david_bostock/32/34921_2.png) [@David\_Bostock](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/David_Bostock)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2022, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hills-and-valleys/32129/2 "2022-12-11T22:22:30Z")
Wow, it’s hard to tell the scale of this, but it doesn’t really matter. This is an incredible scene. You’ve captured and processed it expertly. Well done, Andre. ---
**Author:** ![AndreDonawa](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/andredonawa/32/44452_2.png) [@AndreDonawa](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/AndreDonawa)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2022, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hills-and-valleys/32129/3 "2022-12-11T23:10:35Z")
Thanks for the comments David. ---
**Author:** ![Diane\_Miller](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/diane_miller/32/27391_2.png) [@Diane\_Miller](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Diane_Miller)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2022, 4:17am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hills-and-valleys/32129/4 "2022-12-12T04:17:13Z")
The capture of the spray is wonderful, as is the shape of the rocks. The light on the vegetation is wonderful. I’ve often wondered what that stuff is – truly a moss, or algae, or ??? ---
**Author:** ![David\_Johnston](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/david_johnston/32/50516_2.png) [@David\_Johnston](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/David_Johnston)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2022, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hills-and-valleys/32129/5 "2022-12-12T14:22:16Z")
Andre! Killer shot! It’s been fun watching you grow as a photographer through your posts. I don’t have anything to add as I think it’s a very good photo. Just wanted to stop by and say you’re doing a great job! ---
**Author:** ![Tom\_Nevesely](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/tom_nevesely/32/75980_2.png) [@Tom\_Nevesely](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Tom_Nevesely)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2022, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hills-and-valleys/32129/6 "2022-12-12T15:00:48Z")
Wow, I love the luminosity and the saturation in those greens, Andre! And the motion blur in the water really compliments the image. Well seen and executed! ---
**Author:** ![David\_Haynes](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/9fc29f/32.png) [@David\_Haynes](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/David_Haynes)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2022, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hills-and-valleys/32129/7 "2022-12-12T15:19:00Z")
Super interesting image, Andre. I love the lines created by the moss laying down on the rocks creating a soft and dreamy appearance. I might burn that rock in the main channel down as it’s a bit bright and pulls the eye but other than that, I really don’t see much to improve this. Good texture in the water also. ---
**Author:** ![AndreDonawa](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/andredonawa/32/44452_2.png) [@AndreDonawa](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/AndreDonawa)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2022, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hills-and-valleys/32129/8 "2022-12-12T16:18:47Z")
@Tom_Nevesely @David_Haynes @David_Johnston @Diane_Miller Thanks for the comments. Diane - moss, or algae, or ??? I’ll have to add my ??? 😀Maybe someone else in the community might know. David - I actually brought down the brightness of the rocks in the channel quite a bit. I was worried I might have gone too far. It’s good to have another view. thx ---
**Author:** ![DeanRoyer](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/deanroyer/32/33767_2.png) [@DeanRoyer](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/DeanRoyer)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2022, 1:36am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hills-and-valleys/32129/9 "2022-12-13T01:36:55Z")
My first impression was of actual hills and valleys. Amazing to see them at this scale with a sense of depth that one usually only gets with a vista type image. ---
**Author:** ![Matt\_Payne](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/matt_payne/32/76789_2.png) [@Matt\_Payne](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Matt_Payne)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2022, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hills-and-valleys/32129/10 "2022-12-13T15:14:40Z")
Looks good man! Maybe try cropping off the bottom third? Just an idea. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![AndreDonawa](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/andredonawa/32/44452_2.png) [@AndreDonawa](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/AndreDonawa)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2022, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hills-and-valleys/32129/11 "2022-12-13T18:52:56Z")
Thanks for the comments Matt. I tried a few crops to simplify the image already, but I think the shadows at the bottom play an important role in my presentation. ---
**Author:** ![David\_Johnston](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/david_johnston/32/50516_2.png) [@David\_Johnston](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/David_Johnston)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2022, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hills-and-valleys/32129/12 "2022-12-13T20:48:20Z")
> [@AndreDonawa](#): > > … Thanks for the comments.Diane - moss, or algae, or ??? I’ll have to add my ??? Maybe someone else in the community might know.David - I actually brought down the brightness of the rocks in the channel quite a bit. I was worried I might have gone too far. It’s good to have another view. thx Anytime! I feel the same. Sometimes I’ll even let an photo sit for about a week and then come back to it. I’m often like… Hmmm what was I thinking? LOL ---
**Author:** ![AndreDonawa](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/andredonawa/32/44452_2.png) [@AndreDonawa](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/AndreDonawa)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2022, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hills-and-valleys/32129/13 "2022-12-13T21:06:46Z")
LOL indeed. For me it’s years instead of weeks, .and even then… ---
**Author:** ![Ingrid\_Vekemans](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/ingrid_vekemans/32/2252_2.png) [@Ingrid\_Vekemans](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Ingrid_Vekemans)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2022, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hills-and-valleys/32129/14 "2022-12-16T14:53:48Z")
This is just super gorgeous, Andre - it just leaves me to wonder where this is and what this scene looks like without the long shutter speed. Love it! Grtz, Ingrid. ---
**Author:** ![AndreDonawa](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/andredonawa/32/44452_2.png) [@AndreDonawa](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/AndreDonawa)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2022, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hills-and-valleys/32129/15 "2022-12-16T15:32:28Z")
Thanks for the comments Ingrid. ---
**Author:** ![Marie\_SalmeronSerrano](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/marie_salmeronserrano/32/47245_2.png) [@Marie\_SalmeronSerrano](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Marie_SalmeronSerrano)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2022, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hills-and-valleys/32129/16 "2022-12-17T19:29:04Z")
> [@AndreDonawa](#): > > Technical Details > > 0.4 sec f/11 ISO 100 this is spectacular and it has a sense of intimacy that is fabulous.