stephan dietrich

Nice work Tyler ... I, personally, like the tone and lighting in this image over the other similar (same) image you have posted ... just a preference. As for composition and rules of thirds ... as you stated, sometimes you have to work with what you have and include the scene as it speaks to you when you look through the lens. There is always post work and/or the ability to take additional images while at the scene to compare after-the-fact. Or, as you stated, return and capture again ... if you have that option. Without being there, I do not feel that you can crop or change much for this image if your intention is to include the sunset and such. As a bonus: I do like the left side and believe you have an image-within-an-image if you crop a tight horizontal crop just underneath boat reflection carry across just past the mid-tree, include the small boat and then crop just above the red-lit cloud. All in all, this image is balanced and has great tone and reflections. All in all, excellent work, detail, composition, d.o.f., etc., etc.!

An interesting and unexpected find while walking at Moat Creek Beach

during a minus low tide. Though not a key archeological find, this

aging boulder captured my attention enough to ponder and capture via

pixel. Keep your eyes open ... you never know what you will find.

Seth: Excellent image ... great detail, low angle, composition, D.O.F., contrast ... etc. ... looks great in B&W ... and indeed what a day, experience and moment you had. Excellent work ... very impressive.

Marco: Nice balance, detail and depth.

An unexpected image from a recent trip to the coast. Taken on a minus

tide day and awaiting sunset. In print, this image has a metallic

sense to it. This is full-frame ... and I may opt to crop and work

with the RAW file. Critiques and comments welcome.

An enjoyable trip to the California Coast. I have always admired and

marveled those that surf ... catching a wave ... Unfortunately, I

cannot surf, but can watch from afar and capture the moment through

the lens. Critiques and comments appreciated.

Creative and unique ... great concept.

Henri: Excellent reflection and composition. All the best for the holidays and new year!

Henri: Excellent capture, exposure, balance, composition, perspective and detail. Happy holidays!

Excellent work Tyler ... Serenity ... you definitely found it on October 11th ... not only with this image, but the other images as well. Your vision, perspective, presentation and ability to capture the moments are powerful. Keep up the great work. Happy holidays!

Lake Tahoe is an amazing place ... At 6,229 feet above sea level,

over 193 square miles of surface water, with an average depth of 989

feet, 71 miles of shoreline, surrounded by a vast mountain range ...

and with intense color and water clarity, Lake Tahoe is simply a

Precious Gem in the Sky ... diamond, sapphire and emerald quality -

all in one. We just returned from a relaxing week in Tahoe. After

living in Tahoe for nearly five years, I seldom had the opportunity

to capture a calm water sunset ... until now. Wishing everyone all

the best during this time of year and always. Comments appreciated.

When you can see the unseen, push the limits of photography, keep it simple yet powerful and create art ... you have created magic. Excellent work and vision. 7:7

Yosemite Valley is a very spiritual valley ... day or night ... and

especially upon a full moon. Critiques and comments welcome.

Ruud - you always seem to have the eye for detail, pattern and design. Great composition, angle use and pleasing to the eye.

Wolf: Your vision to detail, framing and flow of the image all come together in great fashion. The intense and vivid colors are amazing. Great eye and presentation!

Hope Valley in the fall is simply amazing. An early snow has dusted

the surrounding mountains with subtle hints that winter is slowly

creeping upon us. As I adventured up the Carson River I came across

this location upon the last rays of the day touching the California

Sierras. Critiques and comments welcome.

Hope Valley in the fall is simply amazing. As I adventured up Carson

River I came across this location upon the last rays of light in the

valley. Critiques and comments welcome.

Lalit: Excellent angle, detail and perspective!

Fall is here and the Aspens are illuminating their golden color �

Winter is near and snow has fallen. With the blankets of snow, winds

and elements, it simply is amazing that these trees can survive in

such harsh conditions. As a result of these harsh conditions, we are

blessed to see unique twists, bends and alterations from a standard

straight growth. This tree caught my attention and appears to be in

celebration of the season. Critiques and comments appreciated.

Now that is intense! The red is absolutely amazing. Great photo!

Absolutely stunning and amazing! Well done and very impressive work!

With the wildfires burning in various regions of California, the

skies and sunsets have been quite interesting. Critiques and comments

are welcome.

Fall is upon us, the end of the season, time to harvest the grapes

and produce the "Nectar of the Gods." It is not peak fall color

season yet, but I was pleasantly surprised to capture this cluster

and color. Comments and critiques are welcome.

Thank you Ruud, Juan, Tyler and LaVida FotoArt for your comments and ratings. Glad you enjoyed this unique image.

In a recent trip to the California Sierras in early August, a natural

snow cave was discovered which was created by natural seasonal run-

off. Debating the risk of a collapse, a final decision was made to

venture in. This cave was approximately 200 feet long, approximately

20-30 feet wide and about 6-8 feet tall. The colors in the ceiling of

this snow cave are natural; I am assuming the red color is from the

seeds and/or sediment; and, the blue areas are thin areas with sky

illumination. This experience was simply an enjoyable and unexpected

delight.

 

Critiques and comments welcome.