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From the water to the mountains

Postby Underload on Tue Jul 03, 2007 6:47 pm

Had a bit of a wander round the Marocchy Botanic Gardens, and then walked up Wildhorse Mountain for an attempt at a few sunset photos. The last photo is from the same location, but a different day. The first isn't the greatest, but it's a nice spot.

All are D50 + 18-55 kit lens, 3 photo HDR.

Thanks for looking - any comments & criticisms welcomed and appreciated!

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Postby seeto.centric on Wed Jul 04, 2007 1:48 am

excellent work there! im diggin' the first and last.
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the reflection of the trees against the water is oh so clear.. but unfortunately the jpeg compression pixelated a bit of the water.
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Postby BT*ist on Wed Jul 04, 2007 9:15 am

I really like the third - possibly check that the horizon is level (I don't know the terrain... it could be straight). The second is also very nice, but I'm not so sure that the bright sun works. That said, the most interesting part of the view is the part on the right, so at that time of day you had little choice. I'm not so sure where to focus in the first image.

Again, though : love the drama of the third image.
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Postby Geoff on Wed Jul 04, 2007 9:30 am

No.2 and No.3 for me - enlarge, print, frame, hang! Well done.
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Postby radar on Wed Jul 04, 2007 10:03 am

Nice series here with the last one being my preferred. It was a very good use of HDR, not overdone as sometimes they can be.

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Postby virgal_tracy on Wed Jul 04, 2007 10:57 am

Love 1 & 3. The suns rays on 2 detract from what would be an awesome shot.

Agree with Geoff. Would make a great piece for the wall.
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Postby markjd on Wed Jul 04, 2007 11:13 am

Number 1: I like the use of reflection. Any image with interesting use of water I like :)
Number 2: The solar flaring is a little emphasized. The valley looks like some kind of agriculture going on?
Number 3: Has a Lord of Rings feel to it :)


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Postby sirhc55 on Wed Jul 04, 2007 11:20 am

#1 - I agree with Mark on this shot - great saturation of colour
#2 - I find the flare just too obvious and distracting
#3 - Absolutely beautiful
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Postby ozimax on Wed Jul 04, 2007 11:23 am

All 3 are wonderful, 2 & 3 are both exceptional.
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Postby colin_12 on Wed Jul 04, 2007 11:31 am

#2 and 3 for me.
I like the colours and mood in 3.
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Postby Underload on Wed Jul 04, 2007 9:00 pm

Thanks very much for the critique of my photos, and the kind comments!

To have people, who have some incredible photography skills, tell you that they like your work...it really does make my day :)

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