great challenge!! i'm still learning how to do this, but there is so much opportunity for really cool stuff. you haven't seen the last of the bonsai. darkroom includes dodging some, burning some, adjusting some levels, sharpen once and done.
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Composition
The overall choice of composition intrigues me because it's not really centered, it's not rule of thirds, but it's only slightly off center. I think I would prefer the horizon line just a touch lower, but that's just my initial impression.
Camera Technicals
Overall, the exposure is good, but the overexposed highlights create more contrast than I think is best for a "fog" picture. Fog would be best presented in a slightly "flatter" exposure, I think.
Post Processing
Seems well done, but the abundance of green destroys the "fog" mentality a little, so maybe desaturating or using selective color might allow the fog to be more dominant.
Challenge
I think it's clear you met the challenge, and the use of directional light enhandced that very well.
Overall Impression
My single biggest negative thought is that I don't "feel" the fog. Perhaps it was not dominant and wasn't intended to be, or it was difficult to bring it out. However, once you put that in the title, I really expected a more "foggy" image.
I hope you find these comments and thought to be helpful and constructive; they are simply expressions of my opinion and are not intended at all to be harsh or overly critical. Thank you!
I like this image, but feel it has a strong feel of studio lighting. The color and intensity of light does not make me think of early morning. I do like the angle of the light and the streeks in the fog. The reflection is wonderful, almost dreamy.
The challenge specifically states artificial light. DNMC. Otherwise a great image :(
Thank you for your PM. I've reconsidered my vote and am changing it to 8
Great pix, nice color, great atmospher, the light even though good I question if it meets the challenge rules, nice movement, a it blown out on the edge of the leaves and mid tree
I like bonsai trees. The lighting/sharpening is a bit harsh, like the right side of the tree trunk, but I really like the fog--although, the purply-orangeness on the right is a bit distracting.
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