The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.
Description
This photograph is taken on a location that is important to me, not at least because the layered cliffs are more than 66 million years old. This time scale is, of course, in contrast to the relatively short life span of the three in the foreground.
Specific Feedback
To me, the horizontal lines in the cliffs and the contrasting lines of the tree tell a story about these opposed temporalities. However, I wonder if I am misled by my experience of the place, and if it actually shows in the photograph in an interesting way. What do you think? What works? What does not work? Comments on processing are also welcome.
Technical Details
Camera: Nikon D850
Lens: Sigma 85 mm
Capture: 1/25 sec, f11, ISO 64
Critique Template
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Hi Leo, I love the image, in it’s current form it balances the growing trees with the solidity of the rock wall. But I don’t think it brings out the layered stratified age of the rocks as clearly as you would like. Bringing out the layers more effectively could tell the story you want more effectively.
It’s a great idea that you have, but this is a difficult scene to tell that story. There’s so many lines and textures, it becomes somewhat of a muddle. I had the same idea as Guy, which is to bring out the layers of rock more. My thought was to increase the contrast in luminosity between the tree and rock. I gave it a try (using luminosity masks), but even then, it feels confused. Maybe if the light were different? The flat light here gives everything the same tonal range (more or less). Or maybe concentrating on a smaller portion of the scene.
@Leo_Catana, I love this image! I wouldn’t change a thing. If the rock were higher in contrast to give it more emphasis, it would clash with the tree and, yes, be very busy. As it is now, I have the feeling that the ancient rock wall, while standing quietly on its own, supports the present-day tree. The juxtaposition of the two, I think, supports your story.
And, after seeing again this morning, I might add just a bit of overall contrast.
