[DougL]

September 21, 2010 at 9:07 pm

Thanks for the comments guys. It’s great to get such good feedback and I appreciate the time you took to give it.

Ger, I agree about the wall. Ideally, I would have liked to get higher and shoot over it, but I couldn’t. The problem with shooting at the gate is that I was already as wide as I could go on my 24-70. I think height is the solution, but I’m not sure how to do it, other than strapping a tripod to a ladder. You should definitely head over to Trim at night. It’s a great spot!

Brian, I made a conscious decision to limit the exposure to avoid star trails, but now I wish I had taken at least one with trails. I guess it’s something to try another time! What’s the advantage of using time-lapse and layering? Does it avoid the noise that comes with long exposures and heating up the sensor?

Alan, I had a look at taking it from the other side of the church, but it was fully lit front and side from that angle, and I decided I liked the side of the church in shadow. The truth is, it just isn’t interesting as the front as it’s plastered vs. the bare stone of the front. This angle also gives a view of the crosses in the graveyard just over the fence, but they would have looked better if I could have gotten more height :?

-Doug

[DougL]

September 20, 2010 at 7:46 pm

Bump?

Is this forum always this quiet? I thought this one was interesting…

[DougL]

September 20, 2010 at 1:12 pm

Klarens wrote:

Your fantastic black and white picture! Well done!

Thanks! Not as good as you B&W version of the pier though ;)

[DougL]

September 19, 2010 at 9:22 pm

Hey Brendan,

I may be in the minority here, but I’m not entirely convinced by the composition. I’m just not sure about the rock in the centre of the frame. I think it might work with a bit of negative space to balance it out.

-Doug

[DougL]

September 19, 2010 at 11:56 am

I’m afraid I don’t know too much about lighting, but it looks good to me anyway! I would echo the comments about the orange skin tones. It almost looks like they’re wearing fake tan. I’m not sure what could have caused that…white balance maybe?

-Doug

[DougL]

September 19, 2010 at 11:44 am

Like most disgusting things in life, you get used to it eventually! Don’t tell my wife though! There is a certain amount of truth to what Jenny said ;)

My personal favorite is when my 18 month old takes a crap in the bath. That’s a hell of a lot of fun to clean up!

-Doug

[DougL]

September 19, 2010 at 11:39 am

Thanks for the comments guys…appreciate it.

RAS, re: the halo, I agree that it really sets off the mountain. I think it gives a sense of depth because it separates the mountain from the ridge of trees. I didn’t add it in in post-processing, but the contrast mask I applied certainly enhanced it. Despite the showers that were around all day, the air was actually quite hazy. The mountain, Shannavara, is about 10km away, so I think the haze and direct sunlight from just off the left side of the frame combined to create the effect. I also selectively burned in both the ridge and the top of the mountain to better define them. Good point about the cloud…I think I will clone it out. I never know where to draw the line on cloning things out.

-Doug

[DougL]

September 18, 2010 at 9:45 pm

For some reason, this looks really soft to me. I had a look at the exif data, and it looks like you shot it at f11, so you should have had good depth of field, but I can’t find any part of the image that’s really sharp. Maybe a processing issue?

-Doug

[DougL]

September 15, 2010 at 8:42 pm

Very subtle for a muti-exposure Photomatix job! Really well done!

I’m not an expert in this sort of photography, but looking at this has me wishing I could trade it for my kitchen!

-Doug

[DougL]

September 2, 2010 at 12:13 pm

hey Austin…offer accepted. Same meeting place?

-Doug

[DougL]

August 31, 2010 at 4:09 pm

Firstly let me say that this is truly an excellent image, which you should be proud of. I wish I’d taken it. I think the sky is perfect and not too dark.

I do have one little niggle, and that is the reflection of the sky in the water. I think it needs to be darker than the sky to look natural. Just one man’s opinion though :)

-Doug

[DougL]

August 31, 2010 at 4:02 pm

Just wanted to add my congratulations! Well done Gary, and well done to everyone who participated. My personal goal is to enter all the rounds next year…can’t wait!

-Doug

[DougL]

August 31, 2010 at 3:56 pm

I’m not really comfortable with how often I’m close to the edge of cliffs, but as a landscape photographer with wide angle lenses, it’s sometimes a necessity. This is yet another reminder that the shot isn’t worth your life, and you should always keep your wits about you.

-Doug

[DougL]

August 27, 2010 at 10:04 pm

*bump*

This lens is still available.

[DougL]

August 25, 2010 at 2:58 pm

phillip wrote:

cheers lads,

was it
on a slope?

ya it was, up and down everywhere

Given there is no reference to the slope in the image, I’d probably straighten it. I’d echo the comments about the DOF…I like how it’s sharp from the grain in the foreground all the way to the combine. I’m liking the results people are getting from the 10-20…I might pick up a 16-35 or 14mm prime and try my hand at it (when I win the lottery that is).

Do you know the farmer, or did you just show up? I’ve contemplated heading down to a local barley field when they harvest it and asking if I can take pictures.

-Doug