The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.
Description
This scene is located near a favorite hiking trail at a local state park that I frequently visit. My intention was to communicate a welcoming and gentle landscape and point out the delicacy of the wild iris that grow in abundance in the area. The image was made in late June of this year on an overcast but bright day.
Specific Feedback
Feedback sought on composition, and processing.
Technical Details
Canon R5, Canon RF 24-105mm f4 L IS USM, 1/80 sec, f/8, ISO 200, 10 image focus stack.
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Nice little scene Robert. The processing looks good to my eye. I think I would go with more of a square crop since the immediate FG is a little devoid of interest.
This is lovely! And I think you have certainly succeeded in creating a “welcoming and gentle landscape…”
The way you’ve framed and captured this scene - just comes across as so natural (duh,) but I mean the composition isn’t forced, it makes on feel like they’re standing there. Well done!
While I do like Michael’s crop and thing it’s a viable alternative (I like square too!), I do think your original works beautifully as presented. I think maybe you have already cropped some because this doesn’t look like a complete “tall” format.
The only small nitpick I have would be the single Iris breaching the frame on the lower left edge. Not an image killer by any stretch and honestly, I would hate to lose it, but it does draw the eye and I’m wishing it didn’t touch the edge. But that’s just me.
I think also you could boost the luminosity like a 1/ 3 to 1/2 stop. You mentioned a bright overcast which makes for some nice even lighting, but I think the greens could be brought up a smidge. And no biggie here either.
Hi Robert,
This is certainly an idyllic scene and I can see why this is a favorite hiking trail of yours. The birch trees, grasses and iris all communicate the welcoming landscape which you were striving for. I am not trying to muddy the waters, but I could see a crop similar to what; my brother; @Michael_Lowe proposed for the same reasons. I went a little farther and cropped the dark tree off toward the ULC. I also played around with levels as the image looked just a tad underexposed. These are just my opinions of course and may not be your vision for the image. I hope you do not mind, but here is a rework with what I was thinking. You have some beautiful images on your website.
Thanks for your comments, @Michael_Lowe , @Lon_Overacker and @Ed_Lowe; much appreciated. I need to do a better job of framing in the viewfinder to avoid such things as flowers on the edge and stray branches. I do like the crops, particularly Ed’s, as well as the increased exposure. I think the levels change makes the scene even more bright and inviting. Thank you all for your time in helping me improve my work.
