Nature Trees

aaacb · 10-16-2019, 01:53 PM

I posted a version of this photo earlier in another thread, then updated it with slight changes: I dodged/burned some of the central tree trucks to give them more volume, the light was coming from the left but it was so overcast it was essentially flat. I'd like your thoughts if I executed those edits ok or if they're obvious, or any other comments in general

**henrikpedersen33** · 10-17-2019, 05:57 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by aaacb

I posted a version of this photo earlier in another thread, then updated it with slight changes: I dodged/burned some of the central tree trucks to give them more volume, the light was coming from the left but it was so overcast it was essentially flat. I'd like your thoughts if I executed those edits ok or if they're obvious, or any other comments in general

This is a very nice shot of trees at first fall

DeadJohn · 10-17-2019, 08:19 AM - **1 Like**

I like the side framing using foreground trees, and the way trees at the 2 sides are close, trees at the center are far away.

Colors and light are good.

My least favorite part of the photo is the skinny tree just left of center, because it's a little too close. It lessens the effect of trees trailing into the distance.

**Robin** · 10-17-2019, 08:20 AM - **1 Like**

As a forester, I'm drawn to any mention of trees!

It's nicely framed with the foreground trunks, and I think because it was overcast you didn't get glaring overexposure on the leaves.

**Archimedes the Dog** · 10-17-2019, 08:42 AM - **1 Like**

It's a nice photo, though it lacks a point of interest so the eye just kind of roves over the photo. I've taken lots of photos like this over the years, and it's always hard to capture the feel of being there; this seems to do a good job of it. I think your edit is solid at this point, especially considering what it sounds like you had to work with.

**MossyRocks** · 10-17-2019, 10:49 AM - **1 Like**

On your question about the edits I think they are fine and don't stand out as being over done or noticable.

On the composition I'm really not sure, not because it is bad but because I've taken pictures like this and am not sure how to judge them or what makes a good or bad scene. I'd love for someone with more knowledge in this area to drop in. I have wanted to take an ultrawide out into a replanted pine forest where you get the straight rows of pines the go on for seemingly forever as I can understand and process that image mentally on why it would work or not but this type of forest scene just stumps me.

Biosaurus · 10-23-2019, 12:50 AM

Originally posted by aaacb

I posted a version of this photo earlier in another thread, then updated it with slight changes: I dodged/burned some of the central tree trucks to give them more volume, the light was coming from the left but it was so overcast it was essentially flat. I'd like your thoughts if I executed those edits ok or if they're obvious, or any other comments in general

Nice composition, beautiful colors

niiicedave · 10-25-2019, 01:00 PM

Originally posted by aaacb

I posted a version of this photo earlier in another thread, then updated it with slight changes: I dodged/burned some of the central tree trucks to give them more volume, the light was coming from the left but it was so overcast it was essentially flat. I'd like your thoughts if I executed those edits ok or if they're obvious, or any other comments in general

Whenever I see a fantastic landscape of a pine forest scene framed and placed on a wall, I'm left wondering to take that photograph worthy of the wall. Many feature an amazing moment of lighting, in others a particular tree in the scene might be particularly attention grabbing over the others.

josephwamsley · 10-26-2019, 10:18 PM

Originally posted by aaacb

I posted a version of this photo earlier in another thread, then updated it with slight changes: I dodged/burned some of the central tree trucks to give them more volume, the light was coming from the left but it was so overcast it was essentially flat. I'd like your thoughts if I executed those edits ok or if they're obvious, or any other comments in general

I really like the framing that the tree trunks provide on the edges. I actually don't really mind the lighting of the image. Great job.

**Bruce Clark** · 10-26-2019, 10:58 PM

The bright light on the leaves make this shot.

TLiivo · 10-27-2019, 03:53 PM

Originally posted by aaacb

I posted a version of this photo earlier in another thread, then updated it with slight changes: I dodged/burned some of the central tree trucks to give them more volume, the light was coming from the left but it was so overcast it was essentially flat. I'd like your thoughts if I executed those edits ok or if they're obvious, or any other comments in general

Lovely frame out of the trees on either sides

taktoon · 10-29-2019, 03:11 PM

I like the framing and composition. Colors make me calm.

krre23 · 10-30-2019, 05:29 PM

It's a wonderfully framed frame, haha! Looks like you did a great PP! Nice work!

Outlander · 10-30-2019, 10:27 PM

I'm guessing a Pine tree stand , lots nice lumber there

**bigoak** · 11-04-2019, 02:57 PM

Originally posted by aaacb

I posted a version of this photo earlier in another thread, then updated it with slight changes: I dodged/burned some of the central tree trucks to give them more volume, the light was coming from the left but it was so overcast it was essentially flat. I'd like your thoughts if I executed those edits ok or if they're obvious, or any other comments in general

nice forest shot

10-16-2019, 01:53 PM	#1
aaacb Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,724	Trees Lens: HD DA 70 Camera: K3ii ISO: 100 Shutter Speed: 3s Aperture: F13.5 I posted a version of this photo earlier in another thread, then updated it with slight changes: I dodged/burned some of the central tree trucks to give them more volume, the light was coming from the left but it was so overcast it was essentially flat. I'd like your thoughts if I executed those edits ok or if they're obvious, or any other comments in general

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10-17-2019, 05:57 AM - 1 Like	#2
henrikpedersen33 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Roskilde, Denmark Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,624	Originally posted by aaacb I posted a version of this photo earlier in another thread, then updated it with slight changes: I dodged/burned some of the central tree trucks to give them more volume, the light was coming from the left but it was so overcast it was essentially flat. I'd like your thoughts if I executed those edits ok or if they're obvious, or any other comments in general This is a very nice shot of trees at first fall

10-17-2019, 08:19 AM - 1 Like	#3
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,833	I like the side framing using foreground trees, and the way trees at the 2 sides are close, trees at the center are far away. Colors and light are good. My least favorite part of the photo is the skinny tree just left of center, because it's a little too close. It lessens the effect of trees trailing into the distance.

10-17-2019, 08:20 AM - 1 Like	#4
Robin Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Pietermaritzburg Photos: Gallery Posts: 432	As a forester, I'm drawn to any mention of trees! It's nicely framed with the foreground trunks, and I think because it was overcast you didn't get glaring overexposure on the leaves.

10-17-2019, 08:42 AM - 1 Like	#5
Archimedes the Dog Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,146	It's a nice photo, though it lacks a point of interest so the eye just kind of roves over the photo. I've taken lots of photos like this over the years, and it's always hard to capture the feel of being there; this seems to do a good job of it. I think your edit is solid at this point, especially considering what it sounds like you had to work with.

10-17-2019, 10:49 AM - 1 Like	#6
MossyRocks Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,982	On your question about the edits I think they are fine and don't stand out as being over done or noticable. On the composition I'm really not sure, not because it is bad but because I've taken pictures like this and am not sure how to judge them or what makes a good or bad scene. I'd love for someone with more knowledge in this area to drop in. I have wanted to take an ultrawide out into a replanted pine forest where you get the straight rows of pines the go on for seemingly forever as I can understand and process that image mentally on why it would work or not but this type of forest scene just stumps me.

10-23-2019, 12:50 AM	#7
Biosaurus Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Hérouville Saint Clair, Normandy, France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 143	Originally posted by aaacb I posted a version of this photo earlier in another thread, then updated it with slight changes: I dodged/burned some of the central tree trucks to give them more volume, the light was coming from the left but it was so overcast it was essentially flat. I'd like your thoughts if I executed those edits ok or if they're obvious, or any other comments in general Nice composition, beautiful colors

10-25-2019, 01:00 PM	#8
niiicedave Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: United States Posts: 51	Originally posted by aaacb I posted a version of this photo earlier in another thread, then updated it with slight changes: I dodged/burned some of the central tree trucks to give them more volume, the light was coming from the left but it was so overcast it was essentially flat. I'd like your thoughts if I executed those edits ok or if they're obvious, or any other comments in general Whenever I see a fantastic landscape of a pine forest scene framed and placed on a wall, I'm left wondering to take that photograph worthy of the wall. Many feature an amazing moment of lighting, in others a particular tree in the scene might be particularly attention grabbing over the others.

10-26-2019, 10:18 PM	#9
josephwamsley Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Utah Posts: 47	Originally posted by aaacb I posted a version of this photo earlier in another thread, then updated it with slight changes: I dodged/burned some of the central tree trucks to give them more volume, the light was coming from the left but it was so overcast it was essentially flat. I'd like your thoughts if I executed those edits ok or if they're obvious, or any other comments in general I really like the framing that the tree trunks provide on the edges. I actually don't really mind the lighting of the image. Great job.

10-26-2019, 10:58 PM	#10
Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	The bright light on the leaves make this shot.

10-27-2019, 03:53 PM	#11
TLiivo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 158	Originally posted by aaacb I posted a version of this photo earlier in another thread, then updated it with slight changes: I dodged/burned some of the central tree trucks to give them more volume, the light was coming from the left but it was so overcast it was essentially flat. I'd like your thoughts if I executed those edits ok or if they're obvious, or any other comments in general Lovely frame out of the trees on either sides

10-29-2019, 03:11 PM	#12
taktoon Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 605	I like the framing and composition. Colors make me calm.

10-30-2019, 05:29 PM	#13
krre23 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Caracas Photos: Gallery Posts: 540	It's a wonderfully framed frame, haha! Looks like you did a great PP! Nice work!

10-30-2019, 10:27 PM	#14
Outlander Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Easten Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,148	I'm guessing a Pine tree stand , lots nice lumber there

11-04-2019, 02:57 PM	#15
bigoak Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Bayern Photos: Albums Posts: 186	Originally posted by aaacb I posted a version of this photo earlier in another thread, then updated it with slight changes: I dodged/burned some of the central tree trucks to give them more volume, the light was coming from the left but it was so overcast it was essentially flat. I'd like your thoughts if I executed those edits ok or if they're obvious, or any other comments in general nice forest shot