alfbailey 3 Posted February 16, 2013 Another one of the D800 test shots. Again the processing was minimal to retain the foggy aspect, but I did alter the white balance to allow a slighly cooler shade to the sky. Your thoughts and Comments are always appreciated. Thank You. Link to comment
victorwei 0 Posted February 16, 2013 Love the cool feel of this shot. Good choice of white balance.I particularly like how crisp the tree appears in contrast of the misty and dreamy background. Link to comment
mike_palermiti 3 Posted February 17, 2013 Hi Alf,A beautiful scene well captured.The use of F/4 with the Nikkor zoom is optimal for both the lens and the Nikon D800 camera.Using good lens below F/5.6 (like F/8 , F/11/F/16) is not something that Ido not recommend unless there are requirements like extending exposure times (to record motion blur from water or clouds, etc) or for some lightning shots taken during the day.Nice work my friend, Mike Link to comment
Not Here 93 Posted February 17, 2013 Ahhh, simple and so serene. What do you think about cloning out that little spit of land at the left margin? That would simplify the image even more, but excellent as is. Of course I'm seeing a strong green cast from my immediate case of envy over your new camera ;-).... Mike Link to comment
gunnar1664882369 1 Posted February 17, 2013 A beautiful image with a tasteful composition. The tree is stunning as well the montains with reflections on the background. Link to comment
benhuybrechts 0 Posted February 17, 2013 Very nice reflections, the leading lines and the tree make an excellent composition. Link to comment
wolfgangarnold 142 Posted February 17, 2013 congratulations to your new camera - right choice, if you ask me :-)I like this one most of your recent photos - the clouds covering the mountains convey a sense of distance and depth while the tree in foreground can literally stand out without any disturbing background. The yellowish grass in foreground ("warmth", near the tree) is a well worked out contrast vs. the steel blue distant sky.Great photo! Link to comment
JeffBryce 0 Posted February 17, 2013 I have read a lot about optimal f-stop. The consensus is that a lens tends to be sharpest at 2.5-3 stops from the maximum aperture. For the 24-70, most tests show that it is sharpest at f/8. By the way, nice shot! Link to comment
Donna Stavis 0 Posted February 17, 2013 Beautifully composed and interesting too with bits and pieces that personalize it from just a serene nature shot. The cool blue vs the yellow works nicely with the green as a binder. Different looking tree -- seems to have experienced surgery surgery man-made or natural? but ultimately looks happy up top, garnering attention in its liveliness. I can almost hear the crackling of the vegetation in the forefront. Lyrical Link to comment
malmer 0 Posted February 17, 2013 Hello Alf,Great picture with relatively shallow DOF. With an aperture of f4 only the foreground and the left hand tree would be in focus, and this works well for the present scenery where you want the background to disappear in the mist. Well composed and a good color balance. To me the picture tells a story about SOLITUDE. best regards Per. Link to comment
JimCowan 0 Posted February 17, 2013 Alf,The downward angle of the trees mimics the visible slope of the hills, drawing the viewer into the depth of the image, there is plenty to see as ones eye moves about the frame taking it all in. Nicely done!Jim Link to comment
marc_dilley1 0 Posted February 17, 2013 If a single element were removed, the composition would fall apart. I think the original quote was about Mozart, but it could apply here. Link to comment
bela_dick 1 Posted February 17, 2013 WOWWhat a mood. Captured by Nikon 800. But the eye that sees did the work. Greta Alf.Kind regardsBela Dick Link to comment
photo by patsy dunn 1 Posted February 17, 2013 Alf, Beautiful scene with wonderful composition, colors & details. Take care, Patsy Link to comment
bobby_ho 0 Posted February 17, 2013 I really appreciate the composition of this image: simple and effective. I also like the soft contrast which enhance the soothing and tranquil feeling. Thank you for sharing this image. Link to comment
Christal1664882414 0 Posted February 18, 2013 As beautiful and dreamy as this is, that lone tree creates a bit of tension because of it's sharp and stark shape. I think that's what makes this work so well. The scene without the tree would be lovely, but just ordinary. Not being a Nikon person, I don't know about your new camera, but I'll check it out to see what it is. Hope you're doing well. I'm working on retirement myself.....stay tuned! :-) Link to comment
gsaphoto 2 Posted February 18, 2013 Simple view, outstanding post processing. Overall successful presentation! Link to comment
Art X Photography 1 Posted February 18, 2013 great capture my friend. I like the cool tones of the background against the warm natural tones of the foreground. good balance Link to comment
elportebonheur 0 Posted February 18, 2013 Yes,yes,this area could keep you busy for a lifetime. I like the visually striking features in the fg and the way they contrast with the cooler bg. Compliments Alf, fantastic result. Link to comment
morophaenixmau 22 Posted February 18, 2013 Compliments my dear friend for this wonderful image, great taste, great art, great elegance! Link to comment
JamieK 1 Posted February 18, 2013 i find coffee alleviates the foggy aspect. thus one is mega-stunning. i think the sharpening may be apparent in the grass. looks a bit cartoonish. best, j p.s.: favorites folder. Link to comment
gangulysaptak 0 Posted February 18, 2013 Awesome....love the foreground and the vanishing distant hills also the calm water added to the peace of the scene.....7/7. Link to comment
stp 6 Posted February 18, 2013 Great composition. The form of the tree is superb, and your decision to cool the light was a good choice in this foggy atmosphere and with gold/yellow vegetation in the foreground (nice color combination). There's a lot of beauty in this silently slumbering scene. Link to comment
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