Valley
Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 9:48 pmThis was taken in a national park in North-Eastern Thailand.
Thanks
Alex
Thanks
Alex
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Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 9:48 pmPosted: Fri May 04, 2007 11:50 amNice Reflections Alex, you have all the key features of a good landscape here, some fore ground interest, reflections to add interest, the nice big mountain in the background. It make me wonder what's around the next bend. I think the only thing that lets it down is the time of day and the washed out sky. I'd try to bring a bit more detail and spunk back into the sky and see how that works, as its a very good landscape but it's lacking the final touches to be a great shot. (IMO)
Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 1:04 pmThanks for a very useful comment, Craig.
If there is one thing I don't like about this photo, it's the sky, as you pointed out. That's the problem with tropics, the sky is rarely blue and often hazy even if it's a fine day. I was thinking of substituting the sky with a totally deep blue one or giving it a bluer tint, but I'm not sure if I will do that as haziness was part of the atmosphere.. I will think about it. Thanks again for bringing this up.
Alex
If there is one thing I don't like about this photo, it's the sky, as you pointed out. That's the problem with tropics, the sky is rarely blue and often hazy even if it's a fine day. I was thinking of substituting the sky with a totally deep blue one or giving it a bluer tint, but I'm not sure if I will do that as haziness was part of the atmosphere.. I will think about it. Thanks again for bringing this up.
Alex
Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 1:26 pmPro’s
Another beautiful location Alex, and as Craig has commented, all key features for a great landscape. Unlike Craig, I can understand when a sky is not a brilliant blue - you have to live in the UK to appreciate dull
Con’s
Needs a contrast boost through curves to give it more punch.
Another beautiful location Alex, and as Craig has commented, all key features for a great landscape. Unlike Craig, I can understand when a sky is not a brilliant blue - you have to live in the UK to appreciate dull
Con’s
Needs a contrast boost through curves to give it more punch.
Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 2:05 pmwhat everyone else said...
i know ur timing may have been constrained, but that would look stunning at sunset/rise ...
i know ur timing may have been constrained, but that would look stunning at sunset/rise ...
Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 2:07 pmSorry If I gave the wrong impression about the sky, I've spent plenty of time in Singapore and you get one day a week with a decent sky for photos, the rest you just have to make do. I was merely suggesting that it could me made a little more dramatic with some level adjustment or dodge and burn tools.
Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 2:10 pmAlpha_7 wrote:Sorry If I gave the wrong impression about the sky, I've spent plenty of time in Singapore and you get one day a week with a decent sky for photos, the rest you just have to make do. I was merely suggesting that it could me made a little more dramatic with some level adjustment or dodge and burn tools.
Thanks, Craig. I understand what you mean and I might do that.
Cheers
Alex
Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 3:44 pmThis suggestion may be too late but did you use a CPL in this shot?
It may have given the sky more punch.
This might be a great candidate for a HDR conversion (for inspiration look at POTW)
It may have given the sky more punch.
This might be a great candidate for a HDR conversion (for inspiration look at POTW)
Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 3:46 pmolrac wrote:This suggestion may be too late but did you use a CPL in this shot?
It may have given the sky more punch.
This might be a great candidate for a HDR conversion (for inspiration look at POTW)
Hi Thanks. I did use the CPL for this shot.
Cheers
Alex