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spotmaticfanboy · 12-03-2015, 05:10 PM

Just looking for a critique. Took this on a school trip not too long ago

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Sorry for uploading upside down :P

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**Jacquot** · 12-03-2015, 05:27 PM

Originally posted by spotmaticfanboy

Just looking for a critique. Took this on a school trip not too long ago

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Sorry for uploading upside down :P

You can edit the post to have it right reading, and it would make it easier for people to comment. Off hand, I think the crop might be better in a more traditional format (wider), and the color cast seems too blue/purple. Working with both might help bring out the compositional elements, I think there are bones there. Look at what needs to be there, and what does not.

**clackers** · 12-03-2015, 06:26 PM

Some sunset/rise rays on the stones would have been nice, Evan, but on a school trip you don't always get much choice as to where you'll be at those times! :-)

troika · 12-03-2015, 08:37 PM

I think your horizon is listing to the right a little.

**Kerrowdown** · 12-05-2015, 12:15 PM

It's quite amazing that your landscape hasn't slipped right off your image.

Rupert · 12-05-2015, 02:02 PM

Originally posted by troika

I think your horizon is listing to the right a little.

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

It's quite amazing that your landscape hasn't slipped right off your image.

A squirrel standing just right of center bottom was crushed by falling rocks. Don't be too alarmed, there are plenty more to take his place!

Regards!

**Rondec** · 12-05-2015, 02:49 PM

Very intriguing. Taken during an earthquake, perhaps?

MikeD · 12-05-2015, 05:33 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

A squirrel standing just right of center bottom was crushed by falling rocks. Don't be too alarmed, there are plenty more to take his place!

Regards!

Rupert your squirrel fetish is downright scary

Maybe I can help, my property is covered with them, I'll round them up and send them all down to you, there's only 50 or so "right now" .

Rupert · 12-06-2015, 09:04 AM

Originally posted by MikeD

Rupert your squirrel fetish is downright scary

I've been told it's a disease and incurable?

Originally posted by MikeD

Maybe I can help, my property is covered with them, I'll round them up and send them all down to you, there's only 50 or so "right now" .

That's how it started here.....only a few dozen, then they started that multiplication thing and there are thousands. God bless you and good luck...you may need it!

Regards!

spotmaticfanboy · 12-06-2015, 12:13 PM

I like where this went lol

ZoeB · 12-06-2015, 11:44 PM

It's a little hard to tell because I'm looking at the image sideways, but I assume that the rock towers are the focus of the image. Since they're the same material as the background, they don't really stand out. Either getting down to an angle so you had them above the horizon (which can be kind of difficult, based on surroundings), or waiting for/finding some kind of rim light to set them apart from the background would make it a lot stronger. Blue hour is pretty, but it makes this whole landscape pretty flat.

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Jacquot Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sun City Center, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,544	Originally posted by spotmaticfanboy Just looking for a critique. Took this on a school trip not too long ago ---------- Post added 12-03-15 at 05:10 PM ---------- Sorry for uploading upside down :P You can edit the post to have it right reading, and it would make it easier for people to comment. Off hand, I think the crop might be better in a more traditional format (wider), and the color cast seems too blue/purple. Working with both might help bring out the compositional elements, I think there are bones there. Look at what needs to be there, and what does not.

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clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Some sunset/rise rays on the stones would have been nice, Evan, but on a school trip you don't always get much choice as to where you'll be at those times! :-)

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863	It's quite amazing that your landscape hasn't slipped right off your image.

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Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by troika I think your horizon is listing to the right a little. Originally posted by Kerrowdown It's quite amazing that your landscape hasn't slipped right off your image. A squirrel standing just right of center bottom was crushed by falling rocks. Don't be too alarmed, there are plenty more to take his place! Regards!

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Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663	Very intriguing. Taken during an earthquake, perhaps?

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MikeD Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: traverse city MI Posts: 346	Originally posted by Rupert A squirrel standing just right of center bottom was crushed by falling rocks. Don't be too alarmed, there are plenty more to take his place! Regards! Rupert your squirrel fetish is downright scary Maybe I can help, my property is covered with them, I'll round them up and send them all down to you, there's only 50 or so "right now" .

12-06-2015, 09:04 AM	#9
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by MikeD Rupert your squirrel fetish is downright scary I've been told it's a disease and incurable? Originally posted by MikeD Maybe I can help, my property is covered with them, I'll round them up and send them all down to you, there's only 50 or so "right now" . That's how it started here.....only a few dozen, then they started that multiplication thing and there are thousands. God bless you and good luck...you may need it! Regards!

12-06-2015, 12:13 PM	#10
spotmaticfanboy New Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 8 Original Poster	I like where this went lol

12-06-2015, 11:44 PM	#11
ZoeB Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tromsø, Norway Posts: 886	It's a little hard to tell because I'm looking at the image sideways, but I assume that the rock towers are the focus of the image. Since they're the same material as the background, they don't really stand out. Either getting down to an angle so you had them above the horizon (which can be kind of difficult, based on surroundings), or waiting for/finding some kind of rim light to set them apart from the background would make it a lot stronger. Blue hour is pretty, but it makes this whole landscape pretty flat.

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