Afternoon light
Posted: Thu May 04, 2006 7:49 pmOn the way home I could not help notice this...
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Posted: Thu May 04, 2006 7:49 pmPosted: Thu May 04, 2006 7:51 pmWow, colours are incredible! Much PP? Love the first one in particular; the contrast between the dark sky and the golden field is just fantastic.
Posted: Thu May 04, 2006 7:58 pmMacka, nope just a touch on the levels..
Posted: Thu May 04, 2006 8:01 pmtwo great shots.
well done.
I also am interested in what was done PP wise to these shots, or is this just a case of how it was.
Steve
well done.
I also am interested in what was done PP wise to these shots, or is this just a case of how it was.
Steve
Posted: Thu May 04, 2006 8:07 pmBrilliant colours Big V 
#1 The contrast created between sky and field really is eyecatching. For me the colour of the sky is a little too dark and unrealistic, and I know that may have been the effect you were after (a little too oversaturated..hmm... can't make up my mind). The golden glow on the fields really make this shot though I would be tempted to clone out the lower left tractor wheel(?) as it is a little distracting.
#2 Colours still vibrant and more realistic though I would have been tempted to lighten the foreground fields and hills a little, they seem a tad too dark. I would also suggest a tighter crop on the bottom of the frame and make the bottom of the frame the yellow stubble and remove the nothingness of the green patchy field in the immediate foreground, I don't think it adds to the overall image. I'm also not sure if the middle ground isn't a little too cluttered.
I'd like to add that I'm being very picky here Big V commensurate with your ability as a photog. I still think the images are terrific but that probably wouldn't tell you too much on it's own
Hope this makes sense
cheers
marco
#1 The contrast created between sky and field really is eyecatching. For me the colour of the sky is a little too dark and unrealistic, and I know that may have been the effect you were after (a little too oversaturated..hmm... can't make up my mind). The golden glow on the fields really make this shot though I would be tempted to clone out the lower left tractor wheel(?) as it is a little distracting.
#2 Colours still vibrant and more realistic though I would have been tempted to lighten the foreground fields and hills a little, they seem a tad too dark. I would also suggest a tighter crop on the bottom of the frame and make the bottom of the frame the yellow stubble and remove the nothingness of the green patchy field in the immediate foreground, I don't think it adds to the overall image. I'm also not sure if the middle ground isn't a little too cluttered.
I'd like to add that I'm being very picky here Big V commensurate with your ability as a photog. I still think the images are terrific but that probably wouldn't tell you too much on it's own
Hope this makes sense
cheers
marco
Posted: Thu May 04, 2006 8:09 pmThis is how the light was.. Truly spectacular. All I have done is nudged the levels slightly to compensate for the slight over exposure when metering..
Posted: Thu May 04, 2006 8:36 pmThese images are right up there. I really like number 1. Excellent light.
Posted: Thu May 04, 2006 8:59 pmNice one! That's my favourite time for taking landscapes.. late arvo, when clouds are rolling in.
Posted: Thu May 04, 2006 9:03 pmIncredible light, and well captured #1 is the pick of the two, although I'm tempted to suggest a slightly tighter crop top and bottom, and a bit off the left, to avoid the foreground fence (?).
The second one I like, but it is not quite as effective. What I especially like about this style of shot is the way it shows the size of the clouds relative to common features on the ground (power poles, etc.).
#1 is the pick of the two, although I'm tempted to suggest a slightly tighter crop top and bottom, and a bit off the left, to avoid the foreground fence (?).
The second one I like, but it is not quite as effective. What I especially like about this style of shot is the way it shows the size of the clouds relative to common features on the ground (power poles, etc.).
Posted: Thu May 04, 2006 9:12 pm#1 is a winner!!! Well done BigV!!
Posted: Thu May 04, 2006 9:14 pmI like the first shot as well.
Posted: Thu May 04, 2006 9:17 pmNumber one may be next weeks POTW good luck LOZ
Posted: Thu May 04, 2006 9:20 pmAnd it was taken with a canon!?! What's the world coming to? I keep coming back to this shot, the lighting, composition and (limited) PP is excellent. BigV out of curiosity, what lens did u use with for this shot?
I keep coming back to this shot, the lighting, composition and (limited) PP is excellent. BigV out of curiosity, what lens did u use with for this shot?Posted: Thu May 04, 2006 9:54 pm#1 is definitely a great capture. I love the tones in the sky in #2, but the classic simplicity in #1 keeps drawing me back.
Posted: Thu May 04, 2006 9:58 pmNo.1 is fantastic.
Alex
Alex
Posted: Thu May 04, 2006 10:05 pmThe lens was the 17-85 IS...
Posted: Thu May 04, 2006 10:11 pmLove your work Big V, they are both great, but #1 just sings!
The light has been great this past week in the afternoon's really magical.
The light has been great this past week in the afternoon's really magical.
Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 7:38 amNice shots Virgs, i thik if it was daylight here it would be like that here and is pissing down so i am hoping work will cancel. Yes these are good pics and looks good while the sun is shining,but for how long. Well done.
Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 8:59 amthese are abosolutly wonderful! the contrast between ground and sky is great! Well Done
~William
~William
Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 2:30 pmThe second one is great. The first one is spectacular. I've never seen a scene like that. Where did you get that huge black back-drop for the hill? 
Cheers
Steffen.
Cheers
Steffen.
Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 9:22 pmBig V,
stunning.
Frank
stunning.
Frank
Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 9:44 pmThank you all for the kind words and constructive advice. I am lucky that at this time of the year the area I live in has many dramatic stormy scenes. When the sun is setting and there are breaks in the cloud, the hills come alive and sometimes you get that deep dark sky in the east as a result!!