Took this yesterday morning. Used a 3 & a 4 stop ND grad filters to shoot. Unfortunately, due to the filters the top of the closer tree is darker than I would like. I made some adjustments in post to try and lighten it up, but not sure it works.
Went back today to try again with the intent of hitting the tree with a little flash, but the sunrise was quite gloomy and the camera didn't even come out of the bag.
I welcome any and all comments, positive or critical.
Hi AJ, I like your basic comp. In the future please post your shooting specs so we can better analyze what you did.
The stump on the left is a strong foreground and also acts as a leading line out to the other brush pile. The slow SS has caused a softening of the water which is pleasing.
Finally the sky has a nice pinkish color along with some interest in the clouds. Nice one!
Hey AJ,
Very cool ! Dave is right on with his assesment on the FG tree acting as a leading line. I think your flash idea is a good one......but this works as presented also. Nice to have a location you can re-visit to see what you can come up with on other days.
Aj , very nice indeed, you could use nik software and lightEN your frontal stump a bit, however this is a keeper and framer to me!!! Hey, if you do not want it, send me a print... man i'd frame it in a heart beAT, AND EVEN PUT YOUR NAME ON IT!!
DON