Images from the landscape workshop at Port Campbell

[mudder]

G'day all,

Got back from the Landscape workshop down at Port Campbell late Monday night, just uploaded a few images and thought I'd post to see what you guys thought...

The workshop was great, had a ball. Highly recommended for anyone that's interested, great value with tutors that are very welcoming, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. A very encouraging, mentoring environment... Only had one sunset in a few days so it was a challenge making something out of the misty overcast weather but good to learn from...

Anyway, I'm always apprehensive making critique as the images I see posted here are so good, but any critique would be very helpful...

http://www.pixspot.com./thumbnails.php?album=338

Cheers,
Mudder

[stormygirl]

These are fantastic, Mudder. Pure post card material! I particularly like "looking Out"! Well Done!

[sirhc55]

Mudder - all great but in particular moonlight serenade and fire in the sky. I would try and straighten the horizon in fire in the sky

I think now that you will have to confess to using a 2Dx

[mudder]

...in particular moonlight serenade and fire in the sky. I would try and straighten the horizon in fire in the sky

I think now that you will have to confess to using a 2Dx

Thanks Sirc, I'll have to go back and straighten... I notice it now that you mention it... Doh!

2Dx??? Is that D2x? If yes, then hubba hubba..... But no! Must stop thinking about it, no no! Must resist!!! Must not weaken...

Cheers,
Mudder

[nodrog_reversed]

Hi Mudder,

Very impressed by these pictures. I really like "Looking out" and "Rocky trickle to the beach" - I think it's my desire to find those angles of view that people don't normally see. I've got to get back to that area again - it's been ages since my one flying visit along the Great Ocean Road.

Cheers,
Gordon.

[stubbsy]

Mudder, don't be worried. These are great, but very hard to critique.

If it weren't for the fact that all us aussies had seen a million shots of the twelve apostles these would all be magic. As has been mentioned elsewhere, it's hard to take a different shot of this spot.

But... That's why I like Looking Out. It grabs me because it is a fresh take - dare I say a different perspective - on the apostles.

For similar reasons I also like moonlight serenade.

Rocky Trickle really bugs me. The dark spot in the sky totally distracts me from the rest of the image.

For a quickie your pano is very good. I'd like to see a slowie done with Pano Factory.

Finally I just love Basking in sinking sun. The colours are superb and I really like the silkiness of the ocean.

You sure got fantastic value out of the workshop just with these shots, let alone what is yet to come from what you've learnt.

[SoCal Steve]

Wow, Mudder, that must be some great workshop. I think that alone would be worth the airfare down to Oz.

Those are very nice images. Most of us would be thrilled to come home with just one of them. You have learned well, grasshopper.

[the foto fanatic]

Excellent images.
I know the twelve apostles have been photographed since Adam wore short pants, but I don't tire of looking at quality images like these.

Congratulations mudder- you must have a real sense of satisfaction having completed the course and with producing such good work.

Do you feel that you got out of the course what you were looking for in terms of your photography?

[Wombat124]

Mudder

These are really great picks.

Especially like "Basking in the sinking sun". So real.

Also like "Fire in the Sky". Have you PP this in, say, Photshop, as I find the reds to be stunning. I can never get this effect - my reds are usually washed out or dull. If no PP, what was the Exif data.

The others are all great photos.

Steve

[mic]

Great stuff Mudder,

Chris nailed my faves, Moonlight Serenade is great.

Well done,

Mic.

[Hlop]

Yeah, Moonlight Serenade and Fire in the Sky are unbeatable! And rest of collection is very good too

[Spooky]

Very nice. "Looking out" was my favourite.

[robw25]

mudder what was the "one" thing you reckon you got from the workshop.... eg f/stops, type of metering .....

cheers rob

[mudder]

G'day,
Just surfaced on my last day off (sob, sob)... sipping coffee.... Ahhh...

...Do you feel that you got out of the course what you were looking for in terms of your photography?

mudder what was the "one" thing you reckon you got from the workshop.... eg f/stops, type of metering .....cheers rob

There were a few things I got from the workshop, understanding some of the "rules" (or rather the suggestions) of composition, having a photoshoot with several people in the same location so you could see the different views different people have of the same area which gives great ideas and really opens the mind to new ideas, converging lines drawing the viewers eye to a focal point or subject etc...

Starting to understand exposure and reading the light better, which is something I've always struggled with, and of course having a ball with others who share the passion for photography and that's what I think photography is all about, having fun.

Cheers,
Mudder

[dooda]

The most interesting is Looking out. It's one of those shots that don't get viewed much because it isn't great as thumbnailed. Look at the full size though and shazamm! So interesting, with the rocks sitting above the horizon and the sea life under the tide pool. It really works for me as an engaging indepth landscape. I'd love to grab a pic this good someday. Good work.

[yeocsa]

Hi Mudder,

My favourite is Looking Out. It is best shot of the bunch there. The picture moves the viewers' eyes from the rough terrain that are close to you and gradually brings you out to the horizon. Fantastic.

regards,

Arthur

[Deano]

Mudder,

Funtastic. Unbelieveable.

These look vaguely familiar. As Glen said, "Making familiar things new and new things familiar."

I'm loving Moonlight Serenade. I would consider cropping the rocks and dodging the reflection.

I've decided I'm signing up for the Advanced PS course. Would love to go to the Prom but the topics are not so interesting.

Cheers Mate
Dean