The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.
Description
This is an alley where I walk quite often with my dog. A river is quite close and in spring you get often a foggy and mystery scene in the morning. It looks like the alley is leading you into the unknown where you even could disappear.
Specific Feedback
I used the tree on the left as a frame and to balance the trees/bushes on the right. On that specific spot is a small open area on the left which gave me the opportunity for a light area, so I could keep the trees darker. was that a good idea? Any feedback and/or suggestions are welcome.
Yes, that was a great idea. I think you have terrific compositional balance because of that dark tree trunk on the left side. You also get that sense of a dark path leading to some light in the background and you would not have that had you chose not to use that tree. It would simply be an open path that you fall off on the left side.
I really love the little zig zags on the trail and the door of fog at the end of the road. Being able to see those silhouetted trees in the backgroun on the left side is a nice treat. You’ve got a very moody and compelling image, Ralf. Nicely done.
Hi Ralf,
Moody and mysterious, I love this! Good call on cropping the tree on the left side as that helps to direct the viewer down that twisting dark gloomy pathway towards the light. It is not readily apparent in the smaller version, but I love the figure in the light at the end of the tunnel. It is both sinister and uplifting as the mind tries to decide which emotion to trust. My only suggestion would be to darken or remove some of those areas of sky about 2/3rds of the way up along the right edge of the frame. Stunning image!
Very nice composition, you framed the scene superbly. A great combination of blacks, whites and grey areas as you move through the image. The balance between the heavier tree trunks and the delicate branches and trees on the left is also quite nice. The person at the far end of the path it the cherry on top. Beautiful image!
