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Ramesh Adkoli
07-14-2009, 07:35 AM
This tree looked as if standing in prayer for rain gods to arrive. It was taken at lake front near Bangalore. Kept it low key to reflect a somber mood.


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2611/3720447340_bb5380e491_o.jpg


EXIF: Nikon D700, 24-70mm f/2.8 at 50mm, 1/2000s, f/16, ISO 1600, handheld, cloned out some leaves at RHS bottom, reverse S-curve to highlight clouds in BG

Appreciate your critics and comments.

regards,
ramesh

JB Ellis
07-14-2009, 11:16 AM
I can see this as a poster or greeting card with something cool written in the blank space above it, but as a stand alone shot, I'm missing the message. I think this is a shot that represents something you feel, but I'm unable to find it in the image alone.

Roman Kurywczak
07-14-2009, 07:21 PM
Hi Ramesh,
it does look like the tree is giving prayer....but like JB....not sure it is strong enough on it's own to carry the image. Perhaps a bit more trunk and more depth in the clouds......but as presented it is not working for me either. Let's see what others have to say.

Ramesh Adkoli
07-15-2009, 01:29 AM
Thanks, JB and Roman for your thoughts on this image. I see your veiw point that in itself it does not have the strength. Probably a parched land with a wider view would have had a little more impact. Now that i think through this, i concur with your views.

regards,
ramesh

Judd Patterson
07-19-2009, 05:35 PM
Ramesh, the idea is really good, but I agree that the image doesn't quite have the strength needed. I think the main reason is the very plain white/gray sky. With some more interest in the sky I think it could work. Keep it up!

Ramesh Adkoli
07-19-2009, 07:07 PM
I agree Judd. Thanks for your kind words of encouragement.

regards,
ramesh

Robert Amoruso
07-20-2009, 09:55 AM
I agree with my comrades above Ramesh.