# Wet Morning **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** landscape\ **Created:** [October 6, 2019, 3:27am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/wet-morning/9244 "2019-10-06T03:27:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**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:** [October 6, 2019, 3:27am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/wet-morning/9244/1 "2019-10-06T03:27:45Z")
![Untitled_Panorama1%20end6](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/2X/b/b21c1074dc2e1b99cba1d084213e3ae574f8ffd2.jpeg) At the end of July of this year I had planned to hike the Timberline Trail around Mt. Hood with a couple of friends. We hoped to do it in three long-mileage days, and unfortunately I developed some pain in my right knee just prior. Literally the night before I decided that I shouldn’t risk that many miles on the knee, and instead took the dog backpacking to Goat Rocks. That’s a long winded way to say that I had to clone my dog out of this image… I wrestled with the balance of lighting in this image. I liked the foggy background, but found if I let it get too bright it seemed to distract from the foreground. I’ve tried to tame it without getting a muddy look, but would love your impression. All other thoughts welcome as well. FUJIFILM X-T30 FUJIFILM XF 10-24mm F4 at 10 mm (15 mm equivalent) 3 images at 1/125 sec. (Depth of Field) and 1 at 1/500 sec. (Dynamic Range) All at f/13 and ISO 800 I transformed the background a little to reduce some of the wide-angle background shrinking, and puppet warped the trees a bit to keep them from leaning too far. ---
**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:** [October 6, 2019, 3:30am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/wet-morning/9244/2 "2019-10-06T03:30:25Z")
Here’s the scalawag demonstrating his photo bombing behavior… ![20190727_095758%20prf](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/2X/c/c0bbb1c65f15f30e11324bca8f9c4fe8e4290c9b.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Adhika\_Lie](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/adhika_lie/32/15928_2.png) [@Adhika\_Lie](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Adhika_Lie)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2019, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/wet-morning/9244/3 "2019-10-06T14:48:21Z")
John, these are gorgeous and as much as I like your first image, the second picture has stolen my heart. He looks so handsome in the flower field. As for your first image, I do agree with your assessment about the background being a little bit of an eye magnet. But I think it’s only that darker “peak” on the ULC that pulls my eyes. If you dodge it a little, it might solve your problem. I think the pine trees in the back and hint of snow on the ground really anchor the BG for me. ---
**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:** [October 6, 2019, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/wet-morning/9244/4 "2019-10-06T16:59:07Z")
I like the natural look in this image, especially after working on my New Growth image. Smart dog. He knows the rule of thirds composition rule. ---
**Author:** ![Michael\_Rung](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/michael_rung/32/9115_2.png) [@Michael\_Rung](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Michael_Rung)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2019, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/wet-morning/9244/5 "2019-10-06T20:42:30Z")
I like it. I wouldn’t tame the background any further as, to me, that’s where my interest is. Without my eye being drawn back, it’s just a field of (albeit pretty) flowers. ---
**Author:** ![Lon\_Overacker](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/lon_overacker/32/10929_2.png) [@Lon\_Overacker](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Lon_Overacker)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2019, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/wet-morning/9244/6 "2019-10-06T20:55:37Z")
John, This is wonderful! What I find somewhat unique is the mix of foggy/rainy/wintery conditions of the bg vs. the spring/summery vibrant and cheery alpine wildflowers. It’s as if the two moods don’t belong together - however, this works beautifully. No nits or suggestions. Love this. Oh, and the pooch too! Lon ---
**Author:** ![Dave\_Dillemuth](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dave_dillemuth/32/6741_2.png) [@Dave\_Dillemuth](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dave_Dillemuth)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2019, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/wet-morning/9244/7 "2019-10-06T23:07:32Z")
This is beautiful, John. Wonderful depth. Without reading your description my first reaction was that the background brightness was pulled down a bit too much. To me this is all about the foggy atmosphere and I think I’d prefer a more high key bright look. ---
**Author:** ![Harley\_Goldman](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/harley_goldman/32/213_2.png) [@Harley\_Goldman](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Harley_Goldman)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2019, 11:51am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/wet-morning/9244/8 "2019-10-07T11:51:17Z")
Beautiful scene with great depth. I really like slowly working my way front to back and arriving at a dreamy place. I am also thinking that bringing up the clouds a bit and going a little high key would enhance the dreamy mood of the image. Either way, real nice John. ---
**Author:** ![Brian\_Schrayer](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/6de8d8/32.png) [@Brian\_Schrayer](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Brian_Schrayer)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2019, 12:31am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/wet-morning/9244/9 "2019-10-08T00:31:21Z")
This is beautiful, John. The dew on the lupine really adds a lot to the image. The background mountains add just enough context to the scene. I could see brightening the luminosity in the fog just a little more, but I’m not sure I would have thought about that if you hadn’t mentioned it. ---
**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:** [October 8, 2019, 1:07am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/wet-morning/9244/10 "2019-10-08T01:07:14Z")
Thanks for the comments all! @Adhika_Lie, it’s funny how tunnel vision keeps one from seeing things. As soon as I read your comment about that hill on the left I could see how it sticks out. Thanks!