# Mountain Sunset **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** landscape\ **Created:** [July 19, 2022, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/mountain-sunset/29360 "2022-07-19T12:28:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![scott\_fenton](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/scott_fenton/32/39186_2.png) [@scott\_fenton](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/scott_fenton)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2022, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/mountain-sunset/29360/1 "2022-07-19T12:28:03Z")
![Mountain Sunset](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/2/c/2cce4c2e60a68335e9b80a6e7b88f79e2c676987.jpeg) This was shot from Crag Rag Hut atop Hood River Oregon. I was actually at an outdoor wedding and had brought my camera. After things started slowing down a bit, I snuck out to my car and grabbed my camera and took this image. I would love to hear your feedback on how you would improve this photo. Thanks! ### Specific Feedback Requested All C&C’s most welcome. ### Technical Details ---
**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:** [July 19, 2022, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/mountain-sunset/29360/2 "2022-07-19T13:16:44Z")
Hi Scott, I miss Mount Hood - she’s so damn impressive - and this image is a good example why! Is this a sky replacement? The reason I ask is that the clouds seem to have very “late” light hitting them yet Mount Hood also has light on it, which is usually not possible at the same time. ---
**Author:** ![Lon\_Overacker](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/lon_overacker/32/10929_2.png) [@Lon\_Overacker](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Lon_Overacker)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2022, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/mountain-sunset/29360/3 "2022-07-19T14:29:17Z")
Scott, What a glorious sunset! I can imagine being at the reception, a beautiful venue… and just itching to be grabbing some images! glad you were able to sneak away. A grand sunset for sure. My only wish would be a scene without the tree. I get it, I’m betting you had limited clearance and vantage point and the solution is to go ahead and incorporate as best you can in to the composition - And you did just that. My thought is the highlights on the mountain are simply reflecting the light from above? At least that’s my thinking. Beautiful image. Lon ---
**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:** [July 19, 2022, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/mountain-sunset/29360/4 "2022-07-19T14:49:01Z")
Scott, my man! First of all, I really enjoy this composition. Beautifully positioned and has a clear main subject with complimenting subjects as well. The only thing for me is the lighting. The landscape is a little dark. Maybe lifting the shadows a bit, or if this is an image blend, some masking for the landscape. Again, love the composition and the light is epic. ---
**Author:** ![scott\_fenton](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/scott_fenton/32/39186_2.png) [@scott\_fenton](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/scott_fenton)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2022, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/mountain-sunset/29360/5 "2022-07-20T13:15:41Z")
Hi Matt - it is composite. I merged two photos taken at different times of the day. I was hoping it wasn’t so apparent, but obviously you caught it right off the bat. May try a bit of tweaking. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![scott\_fenton](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/scott_fenton/32/39186_2.png) [@scott\_fenton](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/scott_fenton)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2022, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/mountain-sunset/29360/6 "2022-07-20T13:18:09Z")
Thanks Lon. I included the tree intentionally to add a bit of depth and comp to the photo. Personal preference I guess. Thanks for the feedback! ---
**Author:** ![scott\_fenton](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/scott_fenton/32/39186_2.png) [@scott\_fenton](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/scott_fenton)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2022, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/mountain-sunset/29360/7 "2022-07-20T13:19:34Z")
Thanks David! I am going to do just that as you and others suggested. Appreciate the feedback! ---
**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:** [July 20, 2022, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/mountain-sunset/29360/8 "2022-07-20T14:20:45Z")
Right on - yeah I think that’s when it’s useful to disclose that in the technical details section of the template on the submissions here - it can really help folks help you hone in on what you’re hoping to improve. IMO it’s really hard to make a convincing sky replacement even with all of the tools available today - this is because you really have to think about how the light would have naturally looked if it was really there. Of course if your goal isn’t a realistic image then who cares! ---
**Author:** ![scott\_fenton](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/scott_fenton/32/39186_2.png) [@scott\_fenton](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/scott_fenton)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2022, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/mountain-sunset/29360/9 "2022-07-20T19:56:41Z")
Thanks Matt. I am new to composites, but totally agree with your statements. Thanks again for the feedback!