DSLRUsers.com

A discussion forum - and more - for users of Digital Single Lens Reflex cameras.

Skip to content

Hot Sky

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.
Write comments

Hot Sky

Postby Greg B on Mon Sep 05, 2005 12:00 am

I know that sunrises and sunsets are the photographic cheap thrill, but when you see one that is spectacular, and you have a camera, chances are you will end up taking a few shots of them.

This sunrise was on fire. The only PP done here was the crop and frame - no manipulation of the image. What a sky!!

Image

Feel free to comment if you wish, but for me, this is all about the sky. Anybody could have taken it that morning with the same result.
Greg - - - - D200 etc

Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
- Arthur Schopenhauer
User avatar
Greg B
Moderator
 
Posts: 5938
Joined: Fri Sep 03, 2004 7:14 pm
Location: Surrey Hills, Melbourne
Top

Postby krpolak on Mon Sep 05, 2005 12:03 am

Greg,

I am preparing small sky shot series by myself. I dont know it this cheap thrill or not, but sometime you can see amazing paintings up there, like your one.

Regards,

K.Polak
User avatar
krpolak
Member
 
Posts: 396
Joined: Thu Jul 28, 2005 5:07 pm
Location: North Sydney
Top

Postby waspo on Mon Sep 05, 2005 12:03 am

That's Awesome, Greg! Kinda freaks me out. :shock: :lol:
User avatar
waspo
Member
 
Posts: 399
Joined: Sat Jun 18, 2005 8:46 pm
Location: Bentleigh East, Melbourne - SuPeR NikoN D7o aBuSeR!
Top

Postby sirhc55 on Mon Sep 05, 2005 12:05 am

Spot on Greg - love the shot but would never be up that early myself :wink: :roll:
Chris
--------------------------------
I started my life with nothing and I’ve still got most of it left
User avatar
sirhc55
Key Member
 
Posts: 12930
Joined: Fri Sep 17, 2004 6:57 pm
Location: Port Macquarie - Olympus EM-10
Top

Postby BBJ on Mon Sep 05, 2005 12:08 am

Looks good greg good to see them dont get many good ones down here.
D3,D2x,D70,18-70 kit lens,Sigma 70-200mm F2.8EX HSM,Nikon AF-I 300m F2.8, TC20E 2X
80-400VR,SB800,Vosonic X Drive,VP6210 40
http://www.oz-images.com
User avatar
BBJ
Senior Member
 
Posts: 3651
Joined: Mon Nov 15, 2004 8:49 pm
Location: Mt Gambier South Australia-D70-D2X
Top

Postby Aussie Dave on Mon Sep 05, 2005 8:37 am

Nice shot & crop Greg. I often see skies like this when I'm driving to & from work during the week & I always wish I had my camera with me.

I guess that's telling me something, isn't it :roll:

Thanks for sharing !
Dave
Nikon D7000 | 18-105 VR Lens | Nikon 50 1.8G | Sigma 70-300 APO II Super Macro | Tokina 11-16 AT-X | Nikon SB-800 | Lowepro Mini Trekker AWII
Photography = Compromise
User avatar
Aussie Dave
Senior Member
 
Posts: 1427
Joined: Sun Nov 21, 2004 1:40 pm
Location: West. Suburbs, Melbourne [Nikon D7000]
Top

Postby Glen on Mon Sep 05, 2005 9:20 am

Greg, nice image and an amazing sky :D
http://wolfeyes.com.au Tactical Torches - Tactical Flashlights Police torch rechargeable torch military torch police military HID surefire flashlight LED torch tactical torch rechargeable wolf eyes flashlight surefire torch wolf eyes tactical torchpolice torch
Thank You
User avatar
Glen
Moderator
 
Posts: 11819
Joined: Sat Aug 07, 2004 3:14 pm
Location: Sydney - Neutral Bay - Nikon
Top

Postby MHD on Mon Sep 05, 2005 9:57 am

Well spotted and captured... not everyone can capture a sky well.. Poorly metered sunrises/sets will blow out the lovely detail and texture you have captured here... Mainly when people blindly use matrix/evaluative metering
New page
http://www.potofgrass.com
Portfolio...
http://images.potofgrass.com
Comments and money always welcome
User avatar
MHD
Moderator
 
Posts: 5829
Joined: Sat Sep 11, 2004 8:51 pm
Location: Chicago Burbs
Top

Postby kipper on Mon Sep 05, 2005 9:58 am

Chris, sunrise and sunset are my favorite times of the day :)
Darryl (aka Kipper)
Nikon D200
kipper
Senior Member
 
Posts: 3738
Joined: Thu Nov 04, 2004 9:23 pm
Location: Hampshire, UK
Top

Postby stubbsy on Mon Sep 05, 2005 10:16 am

Greg

Great shot. I've never seen a sunrise like that. I'd clone or crop the pipe though.

I occasionally see a sunrise on my way to the mini meets, but I've never managed to take a pic (can't stop on the freeway!) so I'm jealous (and DON'T suggest getting out of bed to take a shot :evil: )
Peter
Disclaimer: I know nothing about anything.
*** smugmug galleries: http://www.stubbsy.smugmug.com ***
User avatar
stubbsy
Moderator
 
Posts: 10748
Joined: Wed Dec 08, 2004 7:44 pm
Location: Newcastle NSW - D700
Top

Postby MHD on Mon Sep 05, 2005 10:17 am

I like the pipe... looks like a minarett, make it look like some Arabic city, very exotic!
New page
http://www.potofgrass.com
Portfolio...
http://images.potofgrass.com
Comments and money always welcome
User avatar
MHD
Moderator
 
Posts: 5829
Joined: Sat Sep 11, 2004 8:51 pm
Location: Chicago Burbs
Top

Postby Greg B on Mon Sep 05, 2005 2:35 pm

Thanks guys. This is a view from the backyard, I am always up at sunrise, and opportunities arise!

I actually like the pipe and antenna as a nod to the suburban landscape, and they - with the OOF trees - kinda frame the sky to some extent.
Greg - - - - D200 etc

Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
- Arthur Schopenhauer
User avatar
Greg B
Moderator
 
Posts: 5938
Joined: Fri Sep 03, 2004 7:14 pm
Location: Surrey Hills, Melbourne
Top
Write comments

Return to Image Reviews and Critiques
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group
Copyright © 2005 - 2022 Gary Stark


Portal XL 5.0 ~ Plain 0.2