Mt Victoria in Manual focus Primes

[aim54x]

Although I frequently visit the Blue Mountains I have never been up to Mt Victoria, but over the weekend I finally managed to have a brief roam in that direction. I have to admit that I have not done the area any justice. I feel a bit off my game at the moment so please give me any tips and comments you have. All shot in MF with one of the combination (Voigtlander Color Skopar 20mm f/3.5 SL II, Micro Nikkor AF-D 60mm f/2.8, Nikkor AI 135mm f/2., and someone stupid forgot to pack the Grad NDs.

[surenj]

I feel a bit off my game at the moment

Dude, hope you are ok. Maybe you need to do a sunrise one of these days. The fesh air might do you some good?

In general for the landscapes, the composition isn't as strong as it could be. + The it's the wrong time of day for the light etc.

#2 is the visually most appealing out of this lot. I like the warm backlit tones etc and it's got nice contrast. You could still try to crop for stronger compo.

#3 needs a bit more contrast + exposure.

#4 can be improved with a pano crop. (top%35 and bottom 10%)

hth.

[aim54x]

Thanks Surenj, I have been off my game photographically....there seems to be less that I am happy with, and I know it is not just me. It seems that I have lost the edge.

I really appreciate that you are spending the time to comment on these mate. Yes the time of day is less than perfect...and i stupidly didnt bring my Grad ND's which would have helped with those landscapes. This was the first real outing with my new Voigtlander 20mm (loving this lens though), I am just amazed how much I can fit in. Now that i look at #3 again I can see exactly what you mean...maybe i will have a tweak later on.