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sgtkashim · 01-14-2011, 09:23 PM

Went for a hike in Vernonia... Rain finally drove us mad. Anyway - thoughts, comments, critiques please!

Especially looking for PP help. I can't tell if this needs less contrast...
Thanks -
Mike

Sparkle · 01-15-2011, 04:24 AM

Very nice. As "Queen of the Crop" my suggestion would be to take a bit off the bottom and more off the top so that the curved walk ends at the top left of the photo. Try it and see if you prefer the curve throughout the photo.

vievetrick · 01-15-2011, 06:37 AM

I would agree with sparkle on that.

sgtkashim · 01-15-2011, 11:38 AM

Hmm.... I think to go with that crop, I'd have to have shot from either level or lower than the subjects. And I like the context given by the trees - it's kinda Oregon's claim to fame.
I like the idea, though. Certainly worth a look.
Thanks!

Rupert · 01-15-2011, 01:07 PM

Very nice and clear shot, with good resolution on my screen and fine DR. I like it just like it is, the trees in the background make it evident a that an "adventure" is unfolding just around the curve. Anyhow, that is my perspective......as an old Squirrel shooter.....

The hanging tag.....it deserves some comment.....it does say something.....just what might depend on the viewer.
Best Regards!

**Ash** · 01-15-2011, 01:40 PM

Unfortunately there is significant softness and CA in the corners that does distract somewhat, and all the interest is in the curving walkway rather than the foliage above. The subjects are not the most interesting in their 'pose' but otherwise a decent rendition from an everyday MF lens.

kryss · 01-15-2011, 04:03 PM

Originally posted by sgtkashim

Went for a hike in Vernonia... Rain finally drove us mad. Anyway - thoughts, comments, critiques please!

Especially looking for PP help. I can't tell if this needs less contrast...
Thanks -
Mike

Leave it the way it is,it portrays the mood of the day.

kryss · 01-15-2011, 04:22 PM

Originally posted by kryss

Leave it the way it is,it portrays the mood of the day.

How does this look?

**Miguel** · 01-16-2011, 12:54 AM

Looks like another dreary winter day in the Pacific Northwest. It's been so soggy.

This looks like a snapshot, especially with the tag hanging off the woman's pack. There is nothing engaging about seeing the backs of people walking in front of the camera. When you include human forms in a photograph, most of the time it helps involvement with the viewer if you can include people's faces.

The technicals in this shot, including crops, are almost irrelevant.

M

Sparkle · 01-16-2011, 06:42 AM

The big problem is that if Mike's hikers were facing the camera the tag could not be seen!

Manel Brand · 01-16-2011, 06:59 AM

Originally posted by sgtkashim

I can't tell if this needs less contrast...

Too much sharpness, as I see it on my screen... wouldn't crop, also.
I would warm up the image a bit, push color saturation on the trees, and do some dodging and burning to enhance the image. Hope it helps making a decent shot.

01-14-2011, 09:23 PM	#1
sgtkashim Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 90	Country Roads Lens: Accura Diamatic Auto Wide Angle 35mm 1:2.8 Camera: Kx Photo Location: Vernonia, OR ISO: 400 Shutter Speed: 1/90s Aperture: F8 Went for a hike in Vernonia... Rain finally drove us mad. Anyway - thoughts, comments, critiques please! Especially looking for PP help. I can't tell if this needs less contrast... Thanks - Mike

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01-15-2011, 04:24 AM	#2
Sparkle Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,521	Very nice. As "Queen of the Crop" my suggestion would be to take a bit off the bottom and more off the top so that the curved walk ends at the top left of the photo. Try it and see if you prefer the curve throughout the photo.

01-15-2011, 06:37 AM	#3
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183	I would agree with sparkle on that.

01-15-2011, 11:38 AM	#4
sgtkashim Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 90 Original Poster	Hmm.... I think to go with that crop, I'd have to have shot from either level or lower than the subjects. And I like the context given by the trees - it's kinda Oregon's claim to fame. I like the idea, though. Certainly worth a look. Thanks!

01-15-2011, 01:07 PM	#5
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Very nice and clear shot, with good resolution on my screen and fine DR. I like it just like it is, the trees in the background make it evident a that an "adventure" is unfolding just around the curve. Anyhow, that is my perspective......as an old Squirrel shooter..... The hanging tag.....it deserves some comment.....it does say something.....just what might depend on the viewer. Best Regards!

01-15-2011, 01:40 PM	#6
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Unfortunately there is significant softness and CA in the corners that does distract somewhat, and all the interest is in the curving walkway rather than the foliage above. The subjects are not the most interesting in their 'pose' but otherwise a decent rendition from an everyday MF lens.

01-15-2011, 04:03 PM	#7
kryss Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alberta Posts: 218	Originally posted by sgtkashim Went for a hike in Vernonia... Rain finally drove us mad. Anyway - thoughts, comments, critiques please! Especially looking for PP help. I can't tell if this needs less contrast... Thanks - Mike Leave it the way it is,it portrays the mood of the day.

01-16-2011, 12:54 AM	#9
Miguel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Seattle Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,743	Looks like another dreary winter day in the Pacific Northwest. It's been so soggy. This looks like a snapshot, especially with the tag hanging off the woman's pack. There is nothing engaging about seeing the backs of people walking in front of the camera. When you include human forms in a photograph, most of the time it helps involvement with the viewer if you can include people's faces. The technicals in this shot, including crops, are almost irrelevant. M

01-16-2011, 06:42 AM	#10
Sparkle Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,521	The big problem is that if Mike's hikers were facing the camera the tag could not be seen!

01-16-2011, 06:59 AM	#11
Manel Brand Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Porto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 853	Originally posted by sgtkashim I can't tell if this needs less contrast... Too much sharpness, as I see it on my screen... wouldn't crop, also. I would warm up the image a bit, push color saturation on the trees, and do some dodging and burning to enhance the image. Hope it helps making a decent shot.

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