My Weekend Part 2

SweetGirl · 23-07-2007, 9:14 PM

Thought i would try to take some Landscape photo

...don't usually take these type of shots because i can never find the perfect location.

Until Sunday......

Your comments and views would be really appreciated.

(photo untouched - just added boarder)

johnaalex · 23-07-2007, 9:29 PM

Sorry, but although I think they are nice photos there is nothing there that really grabs my eye. Now I am only a novice so take what I say with a pinch of salt, but I would have looked to include something in the foreground as a bit of "visual interest".

I am now prepared to be flamed!

Regards

John

Liquid101 · 23-07-2007, 9:55 PM

Landscape images don't always have to have foreground detail - but it helps. These are indeed nice photographs. The second works better IMO as you have a nice layered effect.

I think johnaalex makes a fair point though - some foreground interest would improve them no end, even if it's just a gate, or hedge leading the eye into the distance.

Keep it up!

GaryK26 · 23-07-2007, 10:15 PM

Sorry, but I have to agree - nice enough photos, but nothing that grabs me.

Maybe a dramatically coloured sunset sky would really make them complete or a focal point of interest.

Second photo is my pick of the 2.

SweetGirl · 23-07-2007, 10:28 PM

Thanks for all your feedback and advise guys..

I was taken back by beauty and forgot the basic rules of photography - FOCAL POINT

Will have to work on landscape photo's a little more

SweetGirl · 24-07-2007, 8:44 AM

few more from me

1.The Lion

2. Fish/Pengiun/

3.The crow

4. The Hippo

5. Crows fighting

6. The Kids

Liquid101 · 24-07-2007, 9:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SweetGirl

I was taken back by beauty

You're living in the wrong place - I get this kind of view every morning on my way to work.

Great Lion shot in the new set!

stevegreen · 24-07-2007, 9:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SweetGirl

Will have to work on landscape photo's a little more

You have most of the elements correct in my view. They are both well exposed and well composed considering what you had to work with. The second landscape shots is the better of the two as you have some nice lines prior to the focal point of the shot which is the hill.

I think landscapes can be quite difficult to get right as you have to work with what the area you are in presents you with, you can't move stuff about etc so the only variables you have is your position and the light available. Of course the second is as important as the first. Early morning or late evening light (the 'Golden Hour') is obviously the best chance of getting a more varied image but it's not always 'convenient to be there at those times, but, if you do manage to get there then it is generally worth the effort

SweetGirl · 24-07-2007, 9:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liquid101

You're living in the wrong place - I get this kind of view every morning on my way to work.

I'm a Langley girl...can't see myself moving in a hurry

SweetGirl · 24-07-2007, 9:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevegreen

You have most of the elements correct in my view. They are both well exposed and well composed considering what you had to work with. The second landscape shots is the better of the two as you have some nice lines prior to the focal point of the shot which is the hill.

Thanks for that Steve....needed the confidence boost

I will take note of your valuable advise when taking my next landscape shot.