The smiling Rock

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Critique Style Requested: Standard

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Description

This is the same rock I shared a picture of last week. Some of you wondered whether a vertical shot wouldn’t have been better.

So here you are…

Specific Feedback

Is there anything that I could improve in post-processing?

As always, every feedback is welcome.

Technical Details

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Sony A7 IV, FE 24-105 mm, Polarizer
LR: Cropped very slightly, basic adjustments
PS: adding some contrast, dodge and burn

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This is a surprisingly different waterflow from the previous version! Was the water being pushed around by wind?? I love the detail in the ribbons of water – perfect SS to semi-freeze the motion and still show the larger patterns!

I love them both! No nits on any aspect of either!

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I like this one a lot, Jens. Good composition. The subtle green in the top half is appealing. The colors are understated and believable.

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Jens,
The processing looks spot on to me and I love the green moss on the rock wall. I am also enjoying the textures in the water flow also. I can see another composition with the bottom cropped off just above the rocks. Just a twofer if you will. Something like this. I think that enhances the moss a little more. Just my opinion of course. Beautifully done!

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@Diane_Miller, @Don_Peters, @Ed_Lowe
Thank you all for your feedback.

Very well observed. :slight_smile: You are absolutely right. The wind was blowing quite strongly. It changed the scene drastically depending on where the water hit.

Thank you very much, Ed. I really like that crop. I’m going to play with this idea, as I have tons of shots with different water structures.

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There it is @Jens_Ober ! a lovely image.