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Image Description
This is another agave image from the same shoot last week. I plan to move on to using ND filters and playing with more movement and longer exposures, so I’m interested in everyone’s reaction to this final one at .25 sec.
Technical Details
Canon 5DIV with 24mm at 105mm
Not sure whether I used ICM or zoom exposure, but I think it was ICM
ISO 100, f/22, .25 sec
Specific Feedback
I’m wondering if more high key treatment would strengthen whatever your initial reaction was.
Also more or less saturation?
This is not cropped, and lightly processed, mostly brightened and slightly cooled.
Interest image, Marylynne, my first impression was a nice soft abstract of flower petals, but now I am not so sure. I like the soft teal filler tone, some graceful shapes and curvy forms.
This is another really nice take on the Agave, Marylynne. They would make a wonderful array on an appropriate wall. I particularly like the sense of flow in this image and the balance feels perfect to me.
Colors and mood: A+. I’m a fan of images such as this.
What I’m not sure I care for is the “horizontal-ness” of it. It’s mostly level, but that strong, downward curve bothers me. My eye wants it to look like this:
Very interesting image - and it works very well. I like the subtle colors and the sense of the flow. It is also intriguing to compare the two images - the original one and the slightly rotated version. In my opinion, they communicate two different feelings. The rotated one is a nature photo, and somehow I immediately perceived the streamlined aspect of the vegetation. The first one… is another thing. It gives me a sense of flow, of energy, of powerful forces. Same picture, just a little rotation and… everything changes…
@Gary_Hook : I found the dust spots. Muchas gracias. It took me a bit and I wouldn’t have seen them until they were all the wall face-mounted under acrylic!
I could play with these all day. I think I’ll save a few for a rainy day!
ML
Marylynne: Perhaps my favorite of the series. The left to right flow works for my western mind and the color palette is pretty wonderful. Every variation is top notch. >=))>
Marylynne, I have enjoyed viewing this image and the suggested orientations. Your final rework is great. I especially enjoy the translucence of your image. I think it is a terrific capture using ICM to keep the form of the plant and bring in a translucent look.
