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Minimal - Trees

Postby !~DeViNe~DaRkNeSs~! on Mon Mar 14, 2011 8:09 pm

Hi Guys,
Haven't posted in AGES!
Recently I tried to re-visit an old technique I used for a pic I took a year back and am very unsure of it, same as when I originally took the first yet everyone else loved it....I just can't be happy lol
Anyway, your opinions greatly appreciated!

The first that I never really liked:
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And my more recent attempt ....
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Re: Minimal - Trees

Postby Remorhaz on Mon Mar 14, 2011 8:33 pm

I prefer the first to the second (although perhaps just a little too much negative space) - it's simple and elegant. The second is probably a bit too busy to be minimal.
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Postby aim54x on Mon Mar 14, 2011 8:42 pm

I like #1, but #2 does not work for me. Is it forum softening or is it just a bit soft?
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Re: Minimal - Trees

Postby Reschsmooth on Mon Mar 14, 2011 9:43 pm

I prefer the 1st as well but agree it needs a small amount chopped off the left.
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Re: Minimal - Trees

Postby surenj on Mon Mar 14, 2011 9:51 pm

I prefer the composition of #1 and the tones of #2. Go figure! BTW Welcome back! I'd encourage you to critique some other photos here if you want to shake off the cob webs.... :cheers:
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Re: Minimal - Trees

Postby dviv on Tue Mar 15, 2011 8:41 am

I like number 1 but feel it would be better if there was some gradation/detail in the clouds - not a lot, just enough so it's not a solid colour.
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Re: Minimal - Trees

Postby biggerry on Tue Mar 15, 2011 9:19 am

And my more recent attempt ....


needs some more 'punch', the image looks grey and muddy, imo, boost the contrast to make the blacks black and teh whites white.

surenj wrote:I prefer the composition of #1 and the tones of #2. Go figure! BTW Welcome back! I'd encourage you to critique some other photos here if you want to shake off the cob webs.... :cheers:

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