• Members 893 posts
    Nov. 14, 2023, 4:01 p.m.

    That's a view we would all like to wake up to, don't we?
    Great low clouds over the landscape.
    There is a lot of frame (roof tiles, shutters) for a rather small section of landscape and sky, but I don't mind because it helps immersing us into the scene.

  • Members 893 posts
    Nov. 14, 2023, 4:03 p.m.

    Nice idea, well executed.
    A single leaf with all its fine detail would have made a good but slightly boring shot.
    The overlapping of the leaves, creating variations in texture and shade, is what creates the tension here.

  • Members 893 posts
    Nov. 14, 2023, 4:05 p.m.

    I think I would have preferred this with less straight verticals and horizontals (of the window frame) to compete with the lines and curves of the model/statue.

  • Members 893 posts
    Nov. 14, 2023, 4:09 p.m.

    The benefits of photoshop!

  • Members 523 posts
    Nov. 14, 2023, 4:40 p.m.

    Thank you Roel. Here is a totally different edit and crop, though viewing large, I see I could probably work on a few more silhouettes. Also, this edit adds grain, and I might try a much softer effect ("impression"). Thanks for the ideas!

    PB051726 new.jpg

    PB051726 new.jpg

    JPG, 1.2 MB, uploaded by LindaS on Nov. 14, 2023.

  • Members 823 posts
    Nov. 14, 2023, 5:14 p.m.

    Thanks Fireplace33

    Rich

  • Members 823 posts
    Nov. 14, 2023, 5:15 p.m.

    Thanks Roel

    Rich

  • Members 157 posts
    Nov. 15, 2023, 12:23 a.m.

    Just something for humor.

    First time catching this species perched in a bush...

    IMG_3180.jpg

    IMG_3180.jpg

    JPG, 6.1 MB, uploaded by JSPhotoHobby on Nov. 15, 2023.

  • Members 157 posts
    Nov. 15, 2023, 1:14 a.m.

    I had not considered how a tilt-shift lens might change the image. I think you've hit upon something here. Thanks.

  • Members 157 posts
    Nov. 15, 2023, 1:23 a.m.

    You are correct Roel. I tried to use a graduated filter in post to bring the sky back from being blown out and just over did it.

    @MikeFewster I use Lightroom for editing, but outside using auto and crop I'm not very versed with iit.
    I took 40 ish images from different positions with the sun in front and behind me. I was hoping it would look imposing and deep and enchanting with the glittering water. Fireplace is probably right, the keystoning effect of tilting the sensor plane downward distorted the image in a way I didn't expect.