# Pines and shadows **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** landscape\ **Created:** [July 30, 2025, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/pines-and-shadows/47588 "2025-07-30T22:18:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Don\_Peters](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/don_peters/32/87970_2.png) [@Don\_Peters](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Don_Peters)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2025, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/pines-and-shadows/47588/1 "2025-07-30T22:18:10Z")
![Crater 2 c.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/2/4/2449cf9296d26d067910b69afacf25f14b258579.jpeg) > **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_ > > The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image. ### Description I thought of Igor as I took this shot because the shadows are major ingredients. ### Specific Feedback All comments are welcome. ### Technical Details ISO 2000, 120mm, f/11, 1/200th sec. * * * ### Critique Template Use of the template is optional, but it can help spark ideas. - Vision and Purpose: - Conceptual: - Emotional Impact and Mood: - Composition: - Balance and Visual Weight: - Depth and Dimension: - Color: - Lighting: - Processing: - Technical: ---
**Author:** ![Youssef\_Ismail](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/youssef_ismail/32/486_2.png) [@Youssef\_Ismail](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Youssef_Ismail)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2025, 2:10am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/pines-and-shadows/47588/2 "2025-07-31T02:10:08Z")
Don, Great composition. It gives me the sense of a miniature for some reason. I like the subtle atmospheric haze and the lovely back/side lighting that just makes the tree glow. The shadows give the whole photo a 3D effect. Nicely done. ---
**Author:** ![Don\_Peters](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/don_peters/32/87970_2.png) [@Don\_Peters](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Don_Peters)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2025, 11:42am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/pines-and-shadows/47588/3 "2025-07-31T11:42:40Z")
Thanks, Youssef. “It gives me the sense of a miniature for some reason.” Now that you mention it, I see what you mean. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Williams](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/john_williams/32/28797_2.png) [@John\_Williams](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/John_Williams)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2025, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/pines-and-shadows/47588/4 "2025-08-01T16:00:44Z")
Very nice Don! I can see why @Igor_Doncov came to mind with that shadow play. I especially like how you composed that big one in the bottom center. I’m of mixed opinion about the haze. I normally love clarity, but this does have a bit of a smoky mood. ---
**Author:** ![Don\_Peters](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/don_peters/32/87970_2.png) [@Don\_Peters](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Don_Peters)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2025, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/pines-and-shadows/47588/5 "2025-08-01T22:07:23Z")
Thanks, John. ---
**Author:** ![Igor\_Doncov](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/igor_doncov/32/579_2.png) [@Igor\_Doncov](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Igor_Doncov)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2025, 12:56am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/pines-and-shadows/47588/6 "2025-08-02T00:56:47Z")
Good use of light. The backlight makes all subjects glow. The long shadows give you nice depth and space. ---
**Author:** ![Don\_Peters](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/don_peters/32/87970_2.png) [@Don\_Peters](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Don_Peters)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2025, 1:53am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/pines-and-shadows/47588/7 "2025-08-02T01:53:13Z")
Thanks, Igor. Backlight is tricky to work with but it’s wonderful. ---
**Author:** ![Antonello\_Provenzale](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/antonello_provenzale/32/4658_2.png) [@Antonello\_Provenzale](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Antonello_Provenzale)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2025, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/pines-and-shadows/47588/8 "2025-08-02T22:25:33Z")
Very nice image! Ethereal I think. I especially like the tone contrasts between the upper (grayish) and lower (warmer) backgrounds, and of course the long shadow of the central tree. I wonder whether decreasing a little (just a touch) the highlights could improve the image - or maybe not and it could destroy its magic. Maybe worth trying… ---
**Author:** ![Ian\_Cameron](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/ian_cameron/32/583_2.png) [@Ian\_Cameron](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Ian_Cameron)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2025, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/pines-and-shadows/47588/9 "2025-08-16T13:17:25Z")
Very nice backlighting on those emerald trees against a vaguely maroon coloured soil. The light and opposing colours, makes this zing and it has worked extremely well. ---
**Author:** ![Don\_Peters](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/don_peters/32/87970_2.png) [@Don\_Peters](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Don_Peters)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2025, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/pines-and-shadows/47588/10 "2025-08-16T13:20:52Z")
Antonello, Ian, thanks for the thoughtful comments.