A few weeks ago I read an expression here that photography was about hunting light. Don't remember who said it, but this day... I was hunting light. Passing storm clouds provided this play of light and shadow and my software programs enhanced it a bit. Shot in raw, used DPP, Elements w/virtual photog and Neat image to deliver final product. Some burning and dodging for highlights.
File Name
108_0842.CRW
Camera Model Name
Canon EOS 10D
Shooting Date/Time
2/28/2005 2:32:44 PM
Shooting Mode
Manual
Tv( Shutter Speed )
1/180
Av( Aperture Value )
22
Metering Mode
Center-weighted averaging
ISO Speed
200
Lens
28.0 - 135.0mm
Focal Length
28.0mm
Image Size
3072x2048
Image Quality
RAW
Flash
Off
White Balance
Auto
AF Mode
Manual Focus
Parameters
Contrast Normal
Sharpness Normal
Color saturation Normal
Color tone Normal
Color Space
sRGB
File Size
5312KB
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A pleasant pastoral scene, with plenty of different elements to make it interesting, but not so many that they become overwhelming. Composition is fine, although the large tree on the right is on the verge of being overbearing. Overall a great subject that evokes a peaceful feeling, but with a nice undercurrent of excitement from the clouds. I'd call your "light hunt" successful!
There are some technical problems that prevent the photo from being really successful. It is underexposed. The shadow areas are pure black, with no detail, and the white areas are gray, making the photo seem a bit dingy. The focus isn't precise, prevent details from being resolved. And the photo lacks sharpness, an important part of Ansel Adams' style. There is unwanted texture in the foreground clouds and sky, which I'm guessing is caused by a dirty sensor (although I'm not positive of the source). Last (and least) there is some lens glare at the lower left although it is only mildly distracting.
there are no pure whites in this picture. I think that if there were, it would be a lot closer to an Ansel picture. The thing that he's most known for outside of his landscapes is the use of the entire scale from pure white to pure black. Pump up the contrast and you'll have a spectacular photo.
Much drama here. It's a great shot, but I wonder if the tree on the right is just a little too big and black? Or does it need to be exactly like that to anchor the photo?
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