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11-12-2021, 03:48 PM - 6 Likes   #1
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Dancing with the Dolomites - resplendent reflection
Lens: Pentax 24-70 F2.8 Camera: Pentax K1 Photo Location: Dolomites Italy ISO: 800 Shutter Speed: 1/15s Aperture: F4.5 

This is an evening shot taken in the Italian dolomites during Autumn/Fall. C&C welcome.



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did you used pixel shift ?
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Another nice shot. The yellow coat is a great focal point.
11-13-2021, 09:21 AM   #4
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did you used pixel shift ?
Nope - I tend to avoid using PS when there is movement expected - here in the water/reflection


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Another nice shot. The yellow coat is a great focal point.
Thanks - Glad you liked it. We requested one of the photographers in our group to be our muse , which she thankfully obliged.

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I'm not sure if the presence of a person improves the photo.
11-22-2021, 07:32 AM   #6
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I'm not sure if the presence of a person improves the photo.
Interesting comment and thank you. Do you believe that she is a distraction ? How would rather compose - your thoughts are appreciated.
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Interesting comment and thank you. Do you believe that she is a distraction ? How would rather compose - your thoughts are appreciated.
While I agree that a person standing there draws some attention away from the sky, I like it the way it is.
The only thing I would change slightly is the framing -> the brighter and more interesting sky is on the left side, furthermore is the person slightly turned to the left, therefore you offer a tad too much information on the right side for this composition in my opinion: I'd crop the image one mountain saddle further to the left.

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While I agree that a person standing there draws some attention away from the sky, I like it the way it is.
The only thing I would change slightly is the framing -> the brighter and more interesting sky is on the left side, furthermore is the person slightly turned to the left, therefore you offer a tad too much information on the right side for this composition in my opinion: I'd crop the image one mountain saddle further to the left.
an insightful comment - thank you. I'll try experimenting with different crops.
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I will add a little. I don't like the ratio of the size of a person to a mountain. The person is too small for the main character of the photograph. On the other hand, the mountains in relation to him look just heaps. Due to the alignment of the horizon in the center, it seems that the entire mass is pressed to the top edge. The mountains on the left are more massive and due to the presence of the center of attention (a person), a skew is created. Perhaps cropping to the right and bottom will improve the composition.
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Nice shot. nice use of reflections! What focal length did you use??
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I do like the evening colours.
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such a beautiful scene and great colors!
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I always enjoy pictures of the Dolomites. Since this was posted in the Critique forum I'll agree with what Fdooch said. I would crop to the left so the person is larger. Regardless it's a beautiful image, thanks for posting.
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Nice shot. nice use of reflections! What focal length did you use??
Thanks dneira, the focal length as far as I recall was/is 24mm
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I do like the evening colours.
Thanks, it was a long wait to get this, and when it did happen it was all over in 15 minutes


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such a beautiful scene and great colors!
Thanks MikeSF - glad you like it
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