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    More information about "Blue Door"

    Blue Door

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    It's certainly captivating. The door quickly becomes a point of focus because of the strong blue, and it makes you want to know what's on the other side. I like the fact that you also brought some additional color in (the post and chain), but it doesn't really fit the subject; Since there's already a known context for the post color in the rest of the railing, and we tend to know old chains are brownish or silver if new, this begins to look contrived to me. Also, there's blue bleeding through places in the rocks and that doesn't work for me either, it's distracting.

     

     

    Well, you indicated you were trying something new, so its a given that there's room to grow. The photo in itself is interesting and captivating, and I do like the blue door. Keep experimenting!

    More information about "Safe"

    Safe

    in Nature

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    A wonderful composition. Strong vertical lines with a couple of curves thrown in too. I like how there's also a vertical line reflected in the water, it carries on the theme. The colors of the reeds are also repeated in the reflections. The two leaves in the reeds provide a nice change and something the eye can land on. There's a little distraction at the bottom, but not so much as to be an annoyance.
    More information about "Serenity"

    Serenity

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    Wow! Great composition. The outstanding dof makes it work. Who hasn't had that experience of stealing away to the dock before anyone else is up and finding that you are immersed in a work of art! You captured that story with artistry.
    More information about "A Minnesota North Shore Creek (4)"

    A Minnesota North Shore Creek (4)

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    Thanks for your comments guys:-)

     

      I'll tell you, I almost missed this spot. It was my last day along the Minnesota North Shore, and it had been three, miserable, rainy days. I had just had breakfast and was ready to head home without any more photo ops. But knowing I wasn't on a time schedule, I decided to go across the road and see if I could get a few good shots of the Beaver River (Beaver Bay, MN) before leaving.

      I had to carefully hike down through a steeply forested river bank to get to the mighty river and falls. And along the way, I spotted this little creek that was winding its way through the woods and down to the river. Well, knowing thousands of people already had pictures of Beaver River Falls, I immediately gave my full attention to the creek instead and started looking for a good vantage point.

      I spent the next hour there taking shot after shot, first with my 17-40 wide angle lens and then with my 70-200 telephoto. This shot, and the other one, were taken around 80-85mm, and in retrospect I think I personally enjoy these shots the most; I had re-evaluated the scene several times by then and found what really fascinated me. My main concern was dof, and I was trying to also hang in there with low noise (low ISO). Well, with my ND and warming filters, that put my shutter speed in some very long numbers (about 5-8 seconds). I was concerned that might blur the water too much, so I also experimented with taking the ISO up through several steps. This shot was an ISO 1250, and the shutter speed was .3sec. To my eye the faster shutter speed gives the water a more textured flow.

     

    Anyway, thank you both for your insightful comments and discussion. Wishing you both a very Merry Christmas! -Dave

    More information about "Credit River Tributary"

    Credit River Tributary

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    Hi Dennis. I'm enjoying this image very much. I especially like the composition - you get a real feel for the water flowing from top to bottom.

     

    If I had a wish for anything more it would only be a bit more sharpness in the rocks and leaves in the foreground - perhaps a different f/stop (though it's always a tricky bit of juggling when you're using shutter speed for this kind of effect on water, and you therefore have a limited set of f/stops to choose from, which may not include the one that provides the best overall DOF).

     

    By the way, I like your equipment;-) Go Canon!

    More information about "Untitled"

    Untitled

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    I am really enjoying the effect of the fog or mist. It creates a very inviting depth - your eye just wants to move further and further into the image. Wonderful composition too, including a bit of the green foliage in the foreground was a nice touch. And then we have these wonderful contrasts in colors - the green foliage, orange fallen leaves, a few remaining yellow leaves, and here and there subtle patches of white from the birch trees. This is one I'd love to have on my wall in poster size :-) Congrats!
    More information about "Colori e ostacoli"

    Colori e ostacoli

    in Landscape

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    I'm thinking maybe I see another image here. A crop just at the edge of the lake in the background would focus on the stream and rocks in the foreground. There's a lot of fascination in just that part of the image for me. Congrats!
    More information about "Long Shadows"

    Long Shadows

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          4

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    I am very much enjoying the golden light of this scene. Also, the red and yellow foliage creating banding in the fields, along with the additional hay bundles, brings additional points of interest on the way to the foot hills.
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