Fall Shot

Billy_Smith · Nov 20, 2012

Make: FujiFilm
Model: FinePix S3280
Exposure time: 1/180 sec.
Exposure mode: Auto
Exposure Program: Aperture Priority
Exposure bias: -0.67 ev
F-stop number: f/5.6
ISO speed: 100
Shutter speed: 1/181 sec
Focal length: 23.20 mm

A little editing added of course

Skhigh · Nov 20, 2012

This is very pretty, however I feel like the photo is a little crooked. This look more like a painting then a photo...almost feels like a touch of HDR?

Billy_Smith · Nov 20, 2012

Now that you mention it, the line down the middle is a little offset.. I had tried the HDR with this same shot and did not like the out come of it, this was actually done with some manual adjustments, then over lapped with a soft glow plugin. I lost some of the sharpness in searching for the "mood" i was feeling while taking the shot.

Skhigh · Nov 20, 2012

Yea, I feels like its tilting to the right just a tad...

I personally dont think the loss of detail effected it. I feel the mood, very tranquil and zen-like. I think its very peaceful! :thumbup:

Billy_Smith · Nov 20, 2012

I see the tilt myself now sitting back and looking.. Thank you for pointing that out.. I had taken this shot by hand, next time i will try the tri pod. It was very tranquil and peaceful there.. Thank you!

WesternGuy · Nov 20, 2012

I like it. It has a very soft, tranquil feeling to it. The only thing I might try, if it was mine, is to dodge a bit of the creek in the upper half of the image, where it is dark. This might bring out the details, if there are any, in the water's surface.

WesternGuy

Billy_Smith · Nov 23, 2012

WesternGuy said:
I like it. It has a very soft, tranquil feeling to it. The only thing I might try, if it was mine, is to dodge a bit of the creek in the upper half of the image, where it is dark. This might bring out the details, if there are any, in the water's surface.

WesternGuy

Thank you! I am grateful of any and all suggestions, this is something i will try to see what can be achieved from it.

Dubaiian · Nov 23, 2012

I rarely comment on photos posted as I don't think I have the skills to give good C&C but I really like this a lot. Not sure if its what you intended but it gives me the feel of a classic old oil painting from one of the greats like constable. I think there are a few technical flaws as previously mentioned but that does little to take away from the peaceful, natural feel of the image.

Well done.

Billy_Smith · Nov 25, 2012

Dubaiian said:
I rarely comment on photos posted as I don't think I have the skills to give good C&C but I really like this a lot. Not sure if its what you intended but it gives me the feel of a classic old oil painting from one of the greats like constable. I think there are a few technical flaws as previously mentioned but that does little to take away from the peaceful, natural feel of the image. Well done.

Thank you.. I was trying to reproduce the feeling of the area in the shot, and now after careful consideration, and fresh perspective from a few comments here, i see how i could have made this even better..

Luke345678 · Nov 27, 2012

Nice shot man, I agree with everyone. It gives off a very soft nature like feeling.

ryanparker · Nov 27, 2012

Stunning portrait! Just beautiful!

Patrice · Nov 27, 2012

Nice image, well done. Get rid of the watermark, it's not needed and adds nothing to an otherwise nice photograph.

jfrabat · Nov 27, 2012

I think it is a nice picture. I would love to have a bit more of flowing motion in the water, but I think it's good as it is as. The tilt IS there, though, and that wothers me a little more. The softness is really not at all an issue, though, as I think the mood is more important here and you nailed that.

Tee · Nov 27, 2012

Patrice said:
Nice image, well done. Get rid of the watermark, it's not needed and adds nothing to an otherwise nice photograph.

I have to agree. I was drawn to the rocks in the lower part of the frame and the watermark only enhanced the obtrusion. Perhaps cropping the teeny-tiny rocks at the very bottom and toning down the watermark.

Billy_Smith · Nov 28, 2012

Luke345678 said:
Nice shot man, I agree with everyone. It gives off a very soft nature like feeling.

Thank you, that was what i was trying for.

ryanparker said:
Stunning portrait! Just beautiful!

Thank you!

Patrice said:
Nice image, well done. Get rid of the watermark, it's not needed and adds nothing to an otherwise nice photograph.

I tend to post some of these pics in other places on the net, hence the watermark, but do understand why you say this, and will work on making it more transparent, so it does not take away from the photo as much.

jfrabat said:
I think it is a nice picture. I would love to have a bit more of flowing motion in the water, but I think it's good as it is as. The tilt IS there, though, and that wothers me a little more. The softness is really not at all an issue, though, as I think the mood is more important here and you nailed that.

After looking this photo over a good handful of times, do agree, i wish there had been a little more motion in the flow of the water. The tilt, now that it is apparent to me, bothers me as well. I am happy that the mood was captured though, it is a start, and i will continue on improving these type of shots.

Tee said:
Patrice said:

Nice image, well done. Get rid of the watermark, it's not needed and adds nothing to an otherwise nice photograph.

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I have to agree. I was drawn to the rocks in the lower part of the frame and the watermark only enhanced the obtrusion. Perhaps cropping the teeny-tiny rocks at the very bottom and toning down the watermark.

Thank you! I had thought about cropping out those rocks on the left hand side but was worried that if i did so, the tree trunk on the right would then grab attention, but i shall play around with this and see which would be better.. The watermark, i agree, i need to tone it down some..