Joshua tree silhouette

Critique Style Requested: Standard

The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

Description

Another image from my recent visit to Joshua Tree National Park. There was heavy cloud cover at this late afternoon hour but the sun peeked though so I shot it backlit for a silhouette effect.

Specific Feedback

I processed the image to emphasize the silhouette (darkened the ground a bit) and brought out some blues in the sky. Effective?

Technical Details

110 mm.

2 Likes

I like what you did here Dean. The silhouette works beautifully and the sun is perfectly placed in the Joshua tree. The clouds add some nice drama and fit the mood of the scene. Beautifully done!

I love this!! Dramatic, tack-sharp silhouette, great clouds and that glow of the sun is beyond wonderful!!

Thank you, @Ed_Lowe and @Diane_Miller. It wasn’t planned at all and glad I was in the right place at the right time.