That's a strange interpretation... I don't see any requirement that the "horizon line" be straight, or smooth, or anything like that. In fact, it seems to me an effort has been made to *encourage* the use of other-than-level horizons in the wording of the challenge description. So, I'd not think twice about using one of your mountainous-backdrop scenes. Just be sure that the "horizon", as expressed, is a dominant element, compositionally, and you'll be fine. In my book, anyway :-)
I wonder if skylines will be DNMC'd much. They are after all creating horizon lines and fits the description of the challenge "the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet". Although... buildings aren't too 'Earthy' so they will probably be on shaky ground. lol
That's a strange interpretation... I don't see any requirement that the "horizon line" be straight, or smooth, or anything like that. In fact, it seems to me an effort has been made to *encourage* the use of other-than-level horizons in the wording of the challenge description. So, I'd not think twice about using one of your mountainous-backdrop scenes. Just be sure that the "horizon", as expressed, is a dominant element, compositionally, and you'll be fine. In my book, anyway :-)
R.
Still I think most will be at least partially a strait line. None of that here, and there may not even be a mountain shot if this storm persists the rest of this week.
sjhuls, even a dark horizon is a horizon, and if the clouds are swallowing the mountains that may even be more dramatic.
What he said. Don't fuss over what you can't control. You live amidst some of the best landscapes in America. For heaven's sake, USE them :-) Drive up into the hills and shoot long and out, maybe, into the storm?
sjhuls, even a dark horizon is a horizon, and if the clouds are swallowing the mountains that may even be more dramatic.
What he said. Don't fuss over what you can't control. You live amidst some of the best landscapes in America. For heaven's sake, USE them :-) Drive up into the hills and shoot long and out, maybe, into the storm?
R.
Your right, hopefully I can find a mountain that is at least visible. The problem is when it storms around here the moutains completely disapear. The weather seem to be clearing, so mabey there is hope.
Excellent link! Thanks! Hope everyone reads this one.
"...Keep in mind that unbroken horizons can often lead to a photograph feeling somewhat static or dull and a good strategy is to use other shapes in the landscape you’re photograph to break things up and give a point of interest (mountains, trees, buildings etc).
Horizons should generally not be placed in the middle of your frame. This leaves an image feeling unsettled compositionally. A much more effective technique is to place them in the upper or lower third of your frame.
Layers of horizontal lines can create rhythm or patterns in an image that can become the focus of an image in and of itself..."
Clearly there is an implied horizon line and an actual horizon line formed by the city. Not sure the DNMC police would ding this one but you never know with them.
