Nature Bridge in the Woods

stl09 · 07-31-2010, 08:36 PM

On a hike today and thought was a very relaxing view....

Last edited by stl09; 11-01-2010 at 02:48 PM.

Adam · 08-01-2010, 05:58 AM

This shot doesn't work for me. I'm sure the sight was beautiful, but I don't think this does it justice.

First off, the photo itself is soft. This can be seen both in the foreground and in the background, and make it hard for the viewer to focus on the rest of the image. Second, the composition is very 'busy'. There's a bridge, twigs and logs all over the place, and nothing that brings your eye to the bridge. Finally, the colors are very flat, almost as if the photo were overexposed.

I think that perhaps some levels adjustment, cropping, and shadow/highlight might make this photo better. Why not start by cropping off the lower third of the photo?

stl09 · 08-02-2010, 10:09 AM

After reviewing what you said I agree. I'm going to try what you said and see what I get...I think I'm going to crop right below the fallen tree and then tweak...
Thanks again

Adam · 08-02-2010, 10:43 AM

Great! Feel free to post it here and we'll take another look

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Almost Paradise · 08-02-2010, 08:48 PM

I can see what you were aiming for, liked the bridge, liked the stream, but i think if you shot as a portrait, closer to the water with the bridge in the upper 5th of the shot, dawn or dusk lighting and a longer exposure to give the water the feeling of movement you can give us better look at what this location made you feel when you took the picture. It's a great, spot I'd go back and experiment.

07-31-2010, 08:36 PM	#1
stl09 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 487	Bridge in the Woods Lens: DA* 50-135 Camera: K-7 Photo Location: St. Louis ISO: 400 Shutter Speed: 1/8s Aperture: F5.6 On a hike today and thought was a very relaxing view.... Last edited by stl09; 11-01-2010 at 02:48 PM.

08-01-2010, 05:58 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	This shot doesn't work for me. I'm sure the sight was beautiful, but I don't think this does it justice. First off, the photo itself is soft. This can be seen both in the foreground and in the background, and make it hard for the viewer to focus on the rest of the image. Second, the composition is very 'busy'. There's a bridge, twigs and logs all over the place, and nothing that brings your eye to the bridge. Finally, the colors are very flat, almost as if the photo were overexposed. I think that perhaps some levels adjustment, cropping, and shadow/highlight might make this photo better. Why not start by cropping off the lower third of the photo? Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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08-02-2010, 10:09 AM	#3
stl09 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 487 Original Poster	After reviewing what you said I agree. I'm going to try what you said and see what I get...I think I'm going to crop right below the fallen tree and then tweak... Thanks again

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Great! Feel free to post it here and we'll take another look Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

08-02-2010, 08:48 PM	#5
Almost Paradise New Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 17	I can see what you were aiming for, liked the bridge, liked the stream, but i think if you shot as a portrait, closer to the water with the bridge in the upper 5th of the shot, dawn or dusk lighting and a longer exposure to give the water the feeling of movement you can give us better look at what this location made you feel when you took the picture. It's a great, spot I'd go back and experiment.

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