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wheelbuilder_25 · 03-09-2015, 09:05 AM

I was trying to find some color on a drab day right after getting the K20. I'd like to get back to this with more light and a smaller aperture.

**RGlasel** · 03-09-2015, 09:47 AM - **1 Like**

Impressive stack of firewood! I always associate woodpiles with sunny winter days (don't ask me why, because I don't know), and the extra contrast from bright sunlight, along with a line of snow near the bottom of the frame (or possibly laying on top of the pile) would bring back memories for me. I agree with you that more DOF would be better, there isn't anything gained by isolating the middle of the pile when all the wood looks much the same.

atupdate · 03-13-2015, 08:25 AM

I think a shot like this would benefit with having a strong focal point. If you can find an empty birds nest, it would work perfectly.

Example:

Tim

troika · 03-15-2015, 10:11 AM

Split, stacked wood makes me happy. I don't know why, it just does. I can't bring myself to criticize your photo.

voy-tech · 03-15-2015, 07:06 PM

It lacks some dramatic effect - maybe you could boost contrast and sharpness in post for a better effect, also I agree with RGlasel that a deeper DoF would look better.

03-09-2015, 09:05 AM	#1
wheelbuilder_25 New Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: upstate, ny Photos: Albums Posts: 14	woodsplitting Lens: Sigma 35-70 Camera: K-20D Photo Location: backyard ISO: 100 Shutter Speed: 1/30s Aperture: F2.8 I was trying to find some color on a drab day right after getting the K20. I'd like to get back to this with more light and a smaller aperture.

03-09-2015, 09:47 AM - 1 Like	#2
RGlasel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Saskatoon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,229	Impressive stack of firewood! I always associate woodpiles with sunny winter days (don't ask me why, because I don't know), and the extra contrast from bright sunlight, along with a line of snow near the bottom of the frame (or possibly laying on top of the pile) would bring back memories for me. I agree with you that more DOF would be better, there isn't anything gained by isolating the middle of the pile when all the wood looks much the same.

03-13-2015, 08:25 AM	#3
atupdate Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dayton, OH Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,724	I think a shot like this would benefit with having a strong focal point. If you can find an empty birds nest, it would work perfectly. Example: Tim

03-15-2015, 10:11 AM	#4
troika Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 1,753	Split, stacked wood makes me happy. I don't know why, it just does. I can't bring myself to criticize your photo.

03-15-2015, 07:06 PM	#5
voy-tech Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 214	It lacks some dramatic effect - maybe you could boost contrast and sharpness in post for a better effect, also I agree with RGlasel that a deeper DoF would look better.

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