on the road in New Zealand

Got a thin skin? Then look elsewhere. Post a link to an image that you've made, and invite others to offer their critiques. Honesty is encouraged, but please be positive in your constructive criticism. Flaming and just plain nastiness will not be tolerated. Please note that this is not an area for you to showcase your images, nor is this a place for you to show-off where you have been. This is an area for you to post images so that you may share with us a technique that you have mastered, or are trying to master. Typically, no more than about four images should be posted in any one post or thread, and the maximum size of any side of any image should not exceed 950 px.

Moderators: Greg B, Nnnnsic, Geoff, Glen, gstark, Moderators

Forum rules
Please note that image critiquing is a matter of give and take: if you post images for critique, and you then expect to receive criticism, then it is also reasonable, fair and appropriate that, in return, you post your critique of the images of other members here as a matter of courtesy. So please do offer your critique of the images of others; your opinion is important, and will help everyone here enjoy their visit to far greater extent.

Also please note that, unless you state something to the contrary, other members might attempt to repost your image with their own post processing applied. We see this as an acceptable form of critique, but should you prefer that others not modify your work, this is perfectly ok, and you should state this, either within your post, or within your signature.

Images posted here should conform with the general forum guidelines. Image sizes should not exceed 950 pixels along the largest side (height or width) and typically no more than four images per post or thread.

Please also ensure that you have a meaningful location included in your profile. Please refer to the FAQ for details of what "meaningful" is.

on the road in New Zealand

Postby firsty on Sat Apr 11, 2009 2:07 am

I had to make a quick trip over to NZ... so I took my camera as you do when hopping over the Tasman

on the spur of the moment I decided to turn off the main road to see what could be seen...

Image


while standing in the middle of the road taking the above I turned to my right...

Image


Back on the main road entering another small town...

Image


Again on the spur of the moment I turned left up a side road...

Image

NZ... a magic place

comments and suggestions most welcome
User avatar
firsty
Senior Member
 
Posts: 581
Joined: Tue Jan 10, 2006 12:34 am
Location: Baulkham Hills Sydney - D200

Re: on the road in New Zealand

Postby the foto fanatic on Sat Apr 11, 2009 7:48 am

Hi Keith

I like them all, although there is a suggestion of heavy processing about them. The old engineering shop could do with a little less darkness and more detail in the stuff around the front.
The first is really good.
TFF (Trevor)
My History Blog: Your Brisbane: Past & Present
My Photo Blog: The Foto Fanatic
Nikon stuff!
User avatar
the foto fanatic
Moderator
 
Posts: 4212
Joined: Tue Aug 24, 2004 7:53 pm
Location: Teneriffe, Brisbane

Re: on the road in New Zealand

Postby NeoTiger on Sat Apr 11, 2009 7:32 pm

Very nice photos, definitely magical...

Maybe a little less vignetting would be better, as the photos do come off a bit dark..
NeoTiger
Member
 
Posts: 125
Joined: Mon Feb 23, 2009 6:40 pm
Location: Melbourne CBD

Re: on the road in New Zealand

Postby biggerry on Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:17 pm

I do like the first one! as with doors, roads leading off into the distance never seem to lose their appeal, the really contrasty lines of the road and the mood work well - something I expect to see on the cover of a DVD for a horror movie :D
gerry's photography journey
No amount of processing will fix bad composition - trust me i have tried.
User avatar
biggerry
Senior Member
 
Posts: 5930
Joined: Tue May 13, 2008 12:40 am
Location: Under the flight path, Newtown, Sydney

Re: on the road in New Zealand

Postby Killakoala on Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:09 pm

I reckon it's nigh on impossible to take a bad shot of anything in NZ, it's such a photogenic place. But still, your images are gorgeous. Makes me want to go back over there again.
Steve.
|D700| D2H | F5 | 70-200VR | 85 1.4 | 50 1.4 | 28-70 | 10.5 | 12-24 | SB800 |
Website-> http://www.stevekilburn.com
Leeds United for promotion in 2014 - Hurrah!!!
User avatar
Killakoala
Senior Member
 
Posts: 5398
Joined: Fri Aug 13, 2004 3:31 pm
Location: Southland NZ

Re: on the road in New Zealand

Postby colin_12 on Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:02 pm

These are pretty cool Keith.
#1 is very moody.
#2 is great timing
Regards Colin
Cameras, lenses and a lust for life
User avatar
colin_12
Senior Member
 
Posts: 1853
Joined: Thu Jan 04, 2007 7:10 pm
Location: Hazelbrook


Return to Image Reviews and Critiques