Crop, auto exposure and contrast, darken shadows and midtones, enhance highlights, clean image, sharpen, convert to b/w, dodge dark cloud areas, reduce size, re-sharpen
Original date/time: 2005:03:02 13:50:13
Exposure time: 1/125
Shutter speed: 1/125.00
F-stop: 22.0
ISO speed: 200
Focal length: 22.0000
Focal length (35mm): 33
Flash: Not fired
Orientation: Top-left
Aperture: 8.9189
Exposure bias: -2.3300
Metering mode: Pattern
Exposure program: Aperture priority
Camera make: NIKON CORPORATION
Camera model: NIKON D70
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A great photo, as evidenced by the top 10 finish. But I must admit that it isn't one of my favorites. I don't like the way the photo is split in half by the clouds in the middle, and think it would be a lot stronger if the top third or so was cropped off, leaving a 3:1 panorama. I also find the white line in the clouds just above the mountain to left of center somewhat distracting, although that's minor.
I do like this in black and white; it makes the viewer focus on the wonderful lines and textures rather than the expanse of yellow.
Thanks for all the great comments. I agree with the tree distraction and the need for a potent central focus. Wish I could have had the whole lower third with daffs but oh well, I'm more than happy with the finish. Thanks again.
A strong 'treated' sky (a bit too dramatic for me) but the rows of crops are just too super-sharp. The scene is nice enough but lacks that potent focal point which was so mucha trademark of AA.
Confusion sets in. Your title says the subject should be the dafodils, but your shot says that the subject should be the sky. Discarding the title, the sky alone is not enough to create a lasting impression.
TC
Just coming back to comment on this photo. To me, this is the best example of Ansel Adams like work. The contrast, the whole spectrum from black to white is there. My only minor nitpick to the picture is the tree intruding on the right side of the pciture. That is minor, but if it hadn't been there, this would be perfect. Still giving a 10, because this picture has drawn me back and seems like it should be in the ribbons or top 10.
Much drama in the clouds, don't know if the proportions could have been better on the ground i.e. if you had stood nearer to the vegetation? Like it though
Incredible image. Great sky, well detailed wide DOF shot and sharpened in the Adams style. Even the name fits the Adams style. Ribbon territory for this shot.
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