# Sprites + Alt Orientation **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** abstract\ **Created:** [October 31, 2024, 12:56am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sprites-alt-orientation/43817 "2024-10-31T00:56:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Bonnie\_Lampley](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/bonnie_lampley/32/4825_2.png) [@Bonnie\_Lampley](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Bonnie_Lampley)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2024, 12:56am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sprites-alt-orientation/43817/1 "2024-10-31T00:56:54Z")
Rotated per Dennis P’s suggestion: ![Whiskeytown_102624_8443](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/8/b/8bca08c709c668d8f59599826a0a04754bd65a79.jpeg) ![Whiskeytown_102624_8443 copy.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/f/d/fd11c18c30fd946710cc8e6840cd0a30fb0975c6.jpeg) > **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_ > > The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image. ### Description Just sittin’ by the creek watching the water flow by when I noticed a great patch of red alder roots in the water. The sprightly sparkles on the water made for a nice touch. ### Specific Feedback I’m good with this, but any input welcome. I tried various rotations, but kept coming back to this one. ### Technical Details Single frame ICM; hand held. Processed in ACR & PS; color and contrast adjustments. ![Screenshot 2024-10-30 at 5.53.53 PM](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/5/8/583374d48a0ee8e74039138442162b920cbc09df.png) * * * ### 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:** ![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:** [October 31, 2024, 1:11am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sprites-alt-orientation/43817/2 "2024-10-31T01:11:29Z")
I like this one, Bonnie. It has lots of energy and the reds and purples in the corner come as a surprise. It’s very painterly. ---
**Author:** ![Dennis\_Plank](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dennis_plank/32/27033_2.png) [@Dennis\_Plank](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dennis_Plank)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2024, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sprites-alt-orientation/43817/4 "2024-10-31T15:08:26Z")
I like the diagonal/triangular composition in this one, Bonnie, as well as the transition from cool blues to greens to warmer red/orange in the different parts of the image. I downloaded this one because I wanted to check how it looked rotated and I like it even more as a vertical rotated clockwise. ---
**Author:** ![Mike\_Friel](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/mike_friel/32/28003_2.png) [@Mike\_Friel](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Mike_Friel)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2024, 1:10am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sprites-alt-orientation/43817/5 "2024-11-01T01:10:32Z")
Like Dennis, I immediately felt a different orientation might be even more exciting. This was because I saw the flow coming from what is here the left side and this made me feel the water was going upstream a bit. Nothing wrong with that in an abstract, so it’s just personal! Great rich colors here, and overall it’s excellent. ---
**Author:** ![Bonnie\_Lampley](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/bonnie_lampley/32/4825_2.png) [@Bonnie\_Lampley](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Bonnie_Lampley)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2024, 2:30am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sprites-alt-orientation/43817/6 "2024-11-04T02:30:03Z")
Thanks, @Don_Peters, @Sandy_Richards-Brown, @Dennis_Plank, and @Mike_Friel. > [@Dennis\_Plank](#): > > I downloaded this one because I wanted to check how it looked rotated and I like it even more as a vertical rotated clockwise. Well, I do rather like that orientation, Dennis. Posted it above. Thanks! > [@Mike\_Friel](#): > > This was because I saw the flow coming from what is here the left side and this made me feel the water was going upstream a bit. This is the original orientation when I made it. I was looking straight down (more or less) and I framed it so the water was moving diagonally. ---
**Author:** ![Dennis\_Plank](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dennis_plank/32/27033_2.png) [@Dennis\_Plank](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dennis_Plank)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2024, 3:19am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sprites-alt-orientation/43817/7 "2024-11-04T03:19:08Z")
Glad you liked it, Bonnie.