Bradleys Head 4 August 2012

[aim54x]

Just thought I would get some feedback from this mornings work. Many thanks to Gerry for getting out shooting.

[Matt. K]

Four very fine images but #3 is the standout for me. beautiful composition and impeccable technique.

[biggerry]

The last one stands out for me Cameron - i told ya it was a sweet compo

The second image is quite nice too, the greenery did come up alright even tho it was in teh shadows.

The third has merit imo, however I think the eye gets drawn to the bright spot too quickly, thus detracting from the green goodness.

Thanks for the company, it was a good morning, will probably tee something up next weekend too if your interested.

[stubbsy]

Three people and three different takes on the images! For me #1 and #4 (in that order) appeal most. #1 makes great use of leading lines and I like the "neat and in the middle" lighthouse plus what great colours. #4 the composition on this one makes the shot for me as well although it's a tad too dark on the extreme right. #3 has the least appeal for me - I feel like I need to peek around the corner to see the rest of the view (too much right and bottom for my tastes). Of course YMMV (eg see Matt's comment).

A great set Cameron.

[aim54x]

Wow, thanks guys for all the comments, it is very interesting to read what your thoughts are (great to get some feedback).

Four very fine images but #3 is the standout for me. beautiful composition and impeccable technique.

Thanks Matt, I did lift the shadows a touch and brought back the highlights (as much as I could without killing the shadows) in post. It was an image that I thought I could get a bit more out of and I thankfully kept.

The last one stands out for me Cameron - i told ya it was a sweet compo

The second image is quite nice too, the greenery did come up alright even tho it was in teh shadows.

The third has merit imo, however I think the eye gets drawn to the bright spot too quickly, thus detracting from the green goodness.

Thanks for the company, it was a good morning, will probably tee something up next weekend too if your interested.

Thanks Gerry, the moment I saw yours I knew it was a winner of a composition. As for #2, the shadow recovery of the D700 makes it a lot easier to bring back those greens. #3 is as good as my abilities can bring back (it was one of the challenge frames I kept) and I do know exactly what you mean by the distracting bright patch. It was a good morning and I would def be interested in the coming weeks...not too sure if I can make next week though, but keep me informed.

Three people and three different takes on the images! For me #1 and #4 (in that order) appeal most. #1 makes great use of leading lines and I like the "neat and in the middle" lighthouse plus what great colours. #4 the composition on this one makes the shot for me as well although it's a tad too dark on the extreme right. #3 has the least appeal for me - I feel like I need to peek around the corner to see the rest of the view (too much right and bottom for my tastes). Of course YMMV (eg see Matt's comment).

A great set Cameron.

Thanks Peter. I have my issues with the centered lighthouse with #1, it is off putting but if I trim off the LHS I lose those slivers of pink cloud that act as another set of leading lines.... #4 is probably my favourite, I can try to lift the shadows on the RHS, at the moment it is essentially SOOC.

[Remorhaz]

I think I like the last the best Cam - followed by the first (sucker for those colours maybe). I reckon in the first you could straighten the lighthouse so it isn't falling over to the right - I think it's an optical illusion but I think that lean makes it look like the left end of the horizon is lifting up too.

[aim54x]

I think I like the last the best Cam - followed by the first (sucker for those colours maybe). I reckon in the first you could straighten the lighthouse so it isn't falling over to the right - I think it's an optical illusion but I think that lean makes it look like the left end of the horizon is lifting up too.

Thanks Rodney, sadly it is either a leaning lighthouse (in real life) or an optical illusion.

[zafra52]

Being different, I prefer 1 & 2

[ozimax]

I think I like the last the best Cam - followed by the first (sucker for those colours maybe). I reckon in the first you could straighten the lighthouse so it isn't falling over to the right - I think it's an optical illusion but I think that lean makes it look like the left end of the horizon is lifting up too.

Thanks Rodney, sadly it is either a leaning lighthouse (in real life) or an optical illusion.

Here's another suggestion for #1. Next time Cameron, take some pliers and cut those pesky power lines down...

[aim54x]

Here's another suggestion for #1. Next time Cameron, take some pliers and cut those pesky power lines down...

I will certainly take that onboard

[biggerry]

Here's another suggestion for #1. Next time Cameron, take some pliers and cut those pesky power lines down...

I will certainly take that onboard

i find the clone/content aware tool is ahemm...well, how do i say, would at the very least keep ya outta goal

[Glen]

Cameron love the colours and leading lines in the first. Have been to that spot many times and have never seen it look so good.

[aim54x]

Cameron love the colours and leading lines in the first. Have been to that spot many times and have never seen it look so good.

Thanks Glen

[surenj]

Overall, I think I want to see more of the vista. I reckon wider angles would be more effective. Of course they will need to be viewed bigger and you will need to get a little closer to emphasise the light house.

Beautiful hues that morning. You guys got lucky.