Wild Horse Mountain - Sunset

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Wild Horse Mountain - Sunset

Postby Underload on Wed May 30, 2007 10:51 pm

I'd be interested to see what you guys think about this. I've had a hard time being objective about it, but I do like it, in a way.

I'm really unsure about the whole sun-in-the-image thing though? Too hot? Not right?

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Postby macka on Thu May 31, 2007 8:25 pm

I can't see the second one unfortunately, but in #1, I think the sun really dominates this image too much for me. I see what you're saying about the image still having some appeal, but I can't help but think that if you'd waited a few more minutes and gone for a longer exposure, it would have been improved.

Where was this taken? Looks like a beautiful place.

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Edit: Now I can see the second: beautiful - this one really works. :)
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Postby big pix on Thu May 31, 2007 8:42 pm

I find both images are outstanding....... love the first one because it is a little different for what you see as a sunset...... just great
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Postby zafra52 on Thu May 31, 2007 9:34 pm

I agree with big pix! The first picture is extraordinary and it begs believe it is a real picture and not a painting. It is touching the surreal. The second one is also impressive in its own right, but not next to each other.
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Postby chrisk on Thu May 31, 2007 9:40 pm

#1 is awesome. that is a hdr right ?
love the dynamic range of it. i like the dominant sun personally.
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Postby Monkies on Thu May 31, 2007 11:06 pm

I like how the sun dominates to the point where the sky appears dark. yet the ground is still lit up.

The second image is nice but not next to the first. a little hazy but still a beautiful photo.

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Postby Pehpsi on Thu May 31, 2007 11:28 pm

Both pretty awesome :) I do like #2 better though with the red tones :)
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