Nature Wheat Fields with Crows

dummey · 10-28-2010, 01:42 AM

One of my shots for class where we are suppose to shoot "outside". Outside being either nature or socially outside. Easy to guess which one I went with.

This photo is going to be critique in class by peers (other novices), so I wanted some feedback from experienced shooters.

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beer_nuts · 10-28-2010, 05:31 AM

i like it

looks like a painting.

the middle bird looks a bit strange so maybe clone that out.

nice muted colours and composition

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woof · 10-29-2010, 06:09 AM

My immediate reaction is that I like it very much, and I agree that it is reminiscent of a certain style of painting that I do like.

You crop is effective. The colors are very nice. Composition works well.

A "flock" of crows is called a murder of crows. I'd be tempted to call it just that.

woof!

beer_nuts · 10-29-2010, 04:10 PM

a group is called a murder of crows as WOOF said....good name for a shot

but a group of crows is also called " an unkindness of crows" which i think is great :P

Rupert · 10-29-2010, 06:50 PM

I k like the shot, it has appeal and a "Winter is coming" look to it. There is something about it I would like to see different...but I can't seem to place what it is for sure. Maybe a lighter foreground? Not sure, but if it was mine I would play with it a little.
Very nice composition to catch the "unkindly ones".
Best Regards!

**jbinpg** · 10-29-2010, 08:14 PM

Actually, it is a "murder of crows" and an "unkindness of ravens".

beer_nuts · 10-30-2010, 02:14 AM

Originally posted by jbinpg

Actually, it is a "murder of crows" and an "unkindness of ravens".

my bad

but tbh, can't tell whether they are crows or ravens.

dummey · 10-30-2010, 04:37 PM

Originally posted by beer_nuts

my bad

but tbh, can't tell whether they are crows or ravens.

TBH, even with the raws, I can't either.

**dadipentak** · 10-30-2010, 05:14 PM

That's a damn nice photograph.

**Miguel** · 10-30-2010, 10:35 PM

That's a pleasant photograph to view, a great mood maker.
Some improvements: I would add a very moderate amount of lightening to the foreground wheat fields to remove some of the muddled look, yet keep the quiet.
The clouds need some work. I could go either of two ways:
-use clarity to better define the clouds (and only the clouds), the birds will pop more also; or
-use negative clarity or some other blurring to further soften the clouds and make them more ethereal. Would coordinate with the wheat pretty well too.

Your class review should be interesting.

M

10-28-2010, 01:42 AM	#1
dummey Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego, California/ Bay Area, California Posts: 31	Wheat Fields with Crows Lens: Tamron 18-250 Camera: K-x Photo Location: Los Penisquitos, CA ISO: 800 Shutter Speed: 1/1500s Aperture: F5.6 One of my shots for class where we are suppose to shoot "outside". Outside being either nature or socially outside. Easy to guess which one I went with. This photo is going to be critique in class by peers (other novices), so I wanted some feedback from experienced shooters. Attached Images

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10-28-2010, 05:31 AM	#2
beer_nuts Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wales - Great Britain Photos: Gallery Posts: 130	i like it looks like a painting. the middle bird looks a bit strange so maybe clone that out. nice muted colours and composition _

10-29-2010, 06:09 AM	#3
woof Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In the present Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,870	My immediate reaction is that I like it very much, and I agree that it is reminiscent of a certain style of painting that I do like. You crop is effective. The colors are very nice. Composition works well. A "flock" of crows is called a murder of crows. I'd be tempted to call it just that. woof!

10-29-2010, 04:10 PM	#4
beer_nuts Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wales - Great Britain Photos: Gallery Posts: 130	a group is called a murder of crows as WOOF said....good name for a shot but a group of crows is also called " an unkindness of crows" which i think is great :P

10-29-2010, 06:50 PM	#5
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	I k like the shot, it has appeal and a "Winter is coming" look to it. There is something about it I would like to see different...but I can't seem to place what it is for sure. Maybe a lighter foreground? Not sure, but if it was mine I would play with it a little. Very nice composition to catch the "unkindly ones". Best Regards!

10-29-2010, 08:14 PM	#6
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	Actually, it is a "murder of crows" and an "unkindness of ravens".

10-30-2010, 02:14 AM	#7
beer_nuts Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wales - Great Britain Photos: Gallery Posts: 130	Originally posted by jbinpg Actually, it is a "murder of crows" and an "unkindness of ravens". my bad but tbh, can't tell whether they are crows or ravens.

10-30-2010, 04:37 PM	#8
dummey Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego, California/ Bay Area, California Posts: 31 Original Poster	Originally posted by beer_nuts my bad but tbh, can't tell whether they are crows or ravens. TBH, even with the raws, I can't either.

10-30-2010, 05:14 PM	#9
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	That's a damn nice photograph.

10-30-2010, 10:35 PM	#10
Miguel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Seattle Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,743	That's a pleasant photograph to view, a great mood maker. Some improvements: I would add a very moderate amount of lightening to the foreground wheat fields to remove some of the muddled look, yet keep the quiet. The clouds need some work. I could go either of two ways: -use clarity to better define the clouds (and only the clouds), the birds will pop more also; or -use negative clarity or some other blurring to further soften the clouds and make them more ethereal. Would coordinate with the wheat pretty well too. Your class review should be interesting. M