The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.
Description
I’d love to claim that this was a perfectly-thought-out, well-conceptualized image with intricate, involved processing.
But I can’t.
In truth, this is an ancient image of the breezy frog-and-lily pond in front of the Awahnee Hotel in Yosemite. That pond hasn’t been there for many years. I had NO idea what I was doing then, but it looked like a scene to try to catch. It’s been sitting in my files since 2007 .
Nothing at all done to it now, other than minor sharpening , very slight sat increase, and a few small blips removed.
Specific Feedback
comments welcomed
Technical Details
Model: NIKON D200 (then)
Date Taken: 2007-04-21 14:00:01
Exposure Time: 1/160 sec
F Number: f/4
ISO Speed Ratings: ISO 100
Exposure Program: Manual
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
Exposure Bias: -2 EV
Flash: No flash
Focal Length: 500 mm
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A cool image, though I think it’s a bit realistic to fall into the abstract category, Sandy. However, I’ll leave that up to Alfredo. I like the image. It’s so rare that you see water lilies growing in a way that allows you to photograph the supporting stems and the rippling water with blue (is that reflection or was the pond painted blue?) makes for a really cool background to the lilies.
Sandy, glad you went treasure hunting in your image archives to share this lovely image! As Dennis pointed out, on the surface, the image is fairly recognizable. I’d like to leave it here in the Abstract channel because the stems and lower part are help elevate the image. I’d like to offer a recommendation if you wanted to nudge this further into abstraction and accentuate the level of mystery. Here is a proposed composition that is rotated 90 degrees clockwise. Let me know if your first sense is one of disorientation. I also increased the overall exposure slightly. Love the colors in your image by the way!
Hi, Alfred - thanks for taking the time to comment and to tweak this! I like the increased exposure, but I’m not sure about the rotation- seems, well, odd to me.
However, I’m trying to think more “out of the box” so this is a very good lesson. Much appreciated!
