Critique Style Requested: In-depth
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Self Critique
Light, tones and colors are good. I think that framing could potentially be improved possibly by shifting the composition away from balancing the two subjects - maybe by shifting the composition so that the juniper is further to the right (but I wanted to include the rounded edge of the granite that the tree is growing out of.
Creative direction
I aim to achieve a peaceful, calming feeling with my images of Joshua Tree.
Specific Feedback
I’m looking for specific feedback on composition and reinforcing the emotion that my images evoke.
Technical Details
Canon R with 16-35mm @ 18mm, ISO 100, 0.4 sec at f/10, single exposure, post-processed in Lightroom. Set white and black point, then added some clarity and de-haze to bring out cloud detail. Used a sky mask selection to bring out the colors a little.
Description
This location is probably the ‘cliche’ shot in Joshua Tree National Park. I wanted to create something a little different by shooting at sunrise and getting some color and clouds in the background (not easy in JT). I setup and framed my composition before the end of nautical twilight (by pushing up the ISO) and then took test shots to confirm my composition. I then crossed my fingers and waited for the sunrise and was pleased to get the color and clouds that I was looking for.
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