Went hiking today to Rattlesnake Ledge in Washington state

[tamz0r]

would love to get your CC.... thanks!
(click on the pix to get a better view via flickr)

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Solitude by elchupacabra206, on Flickr


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View of Rattlesnake Ledge from 2nd Ledge by elchupacabra206, on Flickr


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View of Rattlesnake Ledge from 2nd Ledge by elchupacabra206, on Flickr
Rattlesnake Lake by elchupacabra206, on Flickr

 

[tamz0r]

no thoughts at all?

 

[Mecal]

I think #1 is interesting. But, IMO, it would help if you went in tighter (no shoreline visible - but still the reflection), and didn't center it - though its not too bad. And if you want to keep it B&W, I would edit it to make it more contrasty.

 

[tamz0r]

thanks mecal - that was actually really solid advice! here's what it looks like after cropping:


Rattlesnake Lake by elchupacabra206, on Flickr

 

[Patrice]

You really should try a circular polarizer filter.

 

[tamz0r]

You really should try a circular polarizer filter.

would a polarizer be helpful for sunny days and for taking hiking-type pictures like those?

 

[thedeepestsleep]

You really should try a circular polarizer filter.

would a polarizer be helpful for sunny days and for taking hiking-type pictures like those?

Yes. Polarizer's are almost useless on cloudy days, unless you have water in your shot, then it will let you remove reflections. Polarizer's are great for taming harsh mid-day light, removing reflections, darkening skies to create more contrast between the clouds and the sky, and saturating colors. I never shoot any landscapes without one on.