Ran just outside of town to catch this sunset and play with my new 15mm limited

[STARHUNTER94]

Overall I think I prefer #2 but both have great colours to the. Thanks for sharing

[ProfessorBuzz]

I agree with Starhunter94 - prefer #2 as well. The fence post just seems to be in the wrong place composition-wise. I can understand how you used it to block the sun, but it is just too prominent - trying to figure out if it is as important as its position suggests. The colours are great in both images.

[Almost.Focused]

Thanks for the insight. I couldn't decide if the fence post should be front and center or off to the side. Learning.

[ProfessorBuzz]

Thanks for the insight. I couldn't decide if the fence post should be front and center or off to the side. Learning.

Not an easy decision - you only had a few minutes light, and you made a reasonable choice. It might be worth trying a few more times if you can revisit the site.

[K2 to K50]

Hmmmm. I am a total novice, I think, when it comes to conscious, creative composition. Too literal a personality, I think? Plus landscape photography is not something I do very often. But I am going to throw in my 2 cents worth.

Would the 1st image have been OK with the fence post if you had arranged it so that the fence post only just blocked one edge of the sun? It might have got you that nice star-burst effect around the post that the second pic has, and thus given the fence post a better reason for being there?

[Almost.Focused]

In all Honesty the fence post isn't even blocking the sun. I was just getting creative trying to add depth and perspective to the scene. The sun had just gone below the mountains by that point leaving an explosive sunset in it's wake.

I do see the conflict of having two subjects competing for attention over the same scene and I'm regretting not attempting to get that starburst on the edge of the fence post now that you mention it. It's a good thing these sunsets are as common as rain in the PNW and I'll be having another go at it.

[K2 to K50]

I do see the conflict of having two subjects competing for attention over the same scene and I'm regretting not attempting to get that starburst on the edge of the fence post now that you mention it. It's a good thing these sunsets are as common as rain in the PNW and I'll be having another go at it.

I am curious. Will be interested to see how you go.

[rm2]

I like the first one. The fact that there is enough light to see detail on the post and the perfectly exposed sky is very pleasant.

[Almost.Focused]

Well I managed to make it back out to that post this evening fully anticipating a glorious sunset. Then the sky cleared up fast and left a LOT to be desired. I did remember to get the starburst off the post though and am very pleased with the result. Thanks again for the critique

[K2 to K50]

Well I managed to make it back out to that post this evening fully anticipating a glorious sunset. Then the sky cleared up fast and left a LOT to be desired. I did remember to get the starburst off the post though and am very pleased with the result. Thanks again for the critique

Good job. I like it. It looks just the way I imagined it might. You nailed it!!


Now, I am going to get picky - did you shoot a version of this in landscape? Would be interesting to compare - especially with the focal length you are shooting at.

[LightSpeed]

Wow
i like!!!!!!!!!!