# Yucca #'s 3 & 4 (+revised) **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** abstract\ **Created:** [September 10, 2026, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/yucca-s-3-4-revised/52232 "2026-09-10T19:16:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**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:** [September 10, 2026, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/yucca-s-3-4-revised/52232/1 "2026-09-10T19:16:34Z")
## Revised Version ### Revision 2 (latest) ![Revision 2 - 56ZE_3318ICMv2-npn.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/4/b/4b797f3b8746e34c0f7c000239acd8134e6eca09.jpeg) **What changed:** Back in ACR, did a color range selection of the area noted, played with hue/sat and other adjustments, including luminosity and some dodging and burning ### Revision 1 ![Revision 1 - 56ZE_3316-18ICMC2SQ-npn.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/7/d/7d41e31ecfca3539b788a321daffa81925549d34.jpeg) **What changed:** Blended softly the darker right side of the other image _Added after receiving feedback from the community._ * * * ## Original Version ![Original - 56ZE_3316ICMSQ-npn.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/0/5/05c653e1d3642f5bfa17981b1581e223f42adebe.jpeg) ![Additional image 1](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/1/d/1d9070cdf7699ee4eb5ab13a6fa2d448b840d5e3.jpeg) **Critique Style:** Standard The photographer is looking for thoughtful feedback on the image as a whole, especially around the areas noted below. **Feedback Focus:** Artistic + Technical ### About This Image Here are a couple of additional frames I captured the other day exploring the plants in the backyard. These two are very similar. Simple vertical swipes on a yucca plant with some filtered light through the fence. ### Feedback Requested As always, your thoughts and feedback are welcomed and appreciated? I’m curious if you have a preference between the two? I’m sure these are as engaging or dynamic as the previous two, but I liked the lines and the diversity of colors that can be brought out. Would love to hear your thoughts on these. Thank You! ### Technical Details **Image 1** Camera: NIKON Z 8 Lens: TAMRON 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD A057Z Focal length: 220mm Shutter speed: 1/4s Aperture: f/18 ISO: 32 **Image 2** Camera: NIKON Z 8 Lens: TAMRON 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD A057Z Focal length: 220mm Shutter speed: 1/4s Aperture: f/18 ISO: 32 ---
**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:** [September 10, 2026, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/yucca-s-3-4-revised/52232/2 "2026-09-10T20:37:01Z")
These are good, Lon. The first shot fills the frame with leaves better, and I don’t care for the bright patch on the left in the second one. The filtered light works very well. ---
**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:** [September 10, 2026, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/yucca-s-3-4-revised/52232/3 "2026-09-10T22:51:26Z")
I prefer the second image, Lon. I like the transition of the “background” from the blue on the right to the gray on the left, though I could see toning down the lightest grays just a tiny bit. In the first image the tips of the yucca feel crowded against the top of the frame and I keep wanting more room for them to grow. ---
**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:** [September 11, 2026, 12:24am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/yucca-s-3-4-revised/52232/4 "2026-09-11T00:24:01Z")
I mostly agree with Don here, preferring the first one, but I think a third option, with the blue triangle on the right side of the second shot replacing the very dark part in that same position in the first shot could look good too. The bright patch is too bright for my eye in 2.But I love the mix of greens and yellows overall in both shots, Lon. ---
**Author:** ![Mark\_Seaver](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/mark_seaver/32/231_2.png) [@Mark\_Seaver](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Mark_Seaver)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2026, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/yucca-s-3-4-revised/52232/5 "2026-09-11T13:41:13Z")
Lon, another two nicely attractive, flowing looks at your Yucca. I prefer #1 with the green/yellow “flames” filling more of the frame. I do think that #2 would be better with the bright grey/magenta bit on the left burned-in. The darker blues in #2 are a good bonus. ---
**Author:** ![Jim\_Zablotny](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/jim_zablotny/32/3919_2.png) [@Jim\_Zablotny](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Jim_Zablotny)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2026, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/yucca-s-3-4-revised/52232/6 "2026-09-11T13:46:37Z")
I like the first image over the second. The light patch in the second does grab my eye. The little bit of blue and yellow green in the first photo’s comp provides some nice color pop…Jim ---
**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:** [September 11, 2026, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/yucca-s-3-4-revised/52232/7 "2026-09-11T21:42:18Z")
Thank you @Don_Peters , @dennis, @Mike_Friel , @Mark_Seaver and @Jim_Zablotny for your comments and suggestions. I’ve taken that feedback and reworked both images. Thanks for the comments and ideas! Much appreciated! ---
**Author:** ![system](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/system/32/86481_2.png) [@system](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/system)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2026, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/yucca-s-3-4-revised/52232/8 "2026-09-11T21:45:38Z")
The original poster added a [revised version](#post_1) of their image. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/system/32/86481_2.png) [@system](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/system)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2026, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/yucca-s-3-4-revised/52232/9 "2026-09-11T21:46:56Z")
The original poster added a [revised version](#post_1) of their image. ---
**Author:** ![Bill\_Fach](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/bill_fach/32/78290_2.png) [@Bill\_Fach](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Bill_Fach)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2026, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/yucca-s-3-4-revised/52232/10 "2026-09-11T21:50:50Z")
Lon: It won’t take much more and I’m going to start thinking you know what you’re doing. Superb results working this subject and coming up with so many pleasing and unique variations. Many 👍 👍\>=))\> ---
**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:** [September 11, 2026, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/yucca-s-3-4-revised/52232/11 "2026-09-11T22:02:05Z")
Very nicely done on both revisions, Lon.