Lone Tree Retake

nichpr · 30-08-2007, 14:52

I posted a retake of my Lone Tree shot at the end of that post and think it kind of got lost so I didn't get any response regarding preferences for the original or the retake (except for Charlotte - Thanks again).
So, with your indulgence, I'll post the two here and ask for your opinion on which one I should keep or if I should return and try again.

Armed with all of your suggestions, I returned to retake the shot. The conditions were, of course, different - the original morning was misty and overcast with traces of fog. The second try was with a partly cloudy sky and no wind. So, I was able to get a better reflection but had to use a contrast layer to recreate the background look.
Tried to put the tree more on the third which was tough with the presence of a boat on the far left (Markulous and Rob) and, include the full reflection (Fiona), include the willow for balance (Dogdots) and accomplish all this while still making the tree stand out from the bg (Charlotte).

The original:

The retake:

KenCo · 30-08-2007, 18:15

I like both shots but as per original thread I agree about the reflection and very much liked Markulous s pimp. I think your retake was worth the time with the much calmer water and the enhanced green of the tree and grass under the tree....whether that's down to different lighting on the day or not i'm not quite sure.....regardless I think it's a cracker!

dogdots · 31-08-2007, 02:33

Nichpr I really like the second shot you took. I am so glad that you went back and took another picture. Being a weeping willow lover I think you did the tree justice. The way you show the willow weeping into the water--Awesome from my view. I'd say this one is a keeper. The other one is to---it just depends on individual tastes. One thing I would do is give alittle more space for the willow to the right.

Did you take a picture with the boat in the shot? That would be nice to see.

Again---loved what you did.

***Dave*** · 31-08-2007, 18:13

Agree with points above . #2 for me

_MB_ · 31-08-2007, 18:48

Nah, #1 was and is the best.

Boofers · 31-08-2007, 19:21

I remember posting for the background on this shot, I like the original and still do even though I was one of the first to say so.

but then the Rams are going to beat the Lions,,

water · 02-09-2007, 12:31

No2 for me. I would love to have seen a lone angler right at the point of land, or a few sheep milling about or even a Coo

.In any case,I like it

**Markulous** · 03-09-2007, 10:22

So glad you went for a reshoot - they're both different and good in their own way.

Think the balance is a little off in the 2nd - too much space on LHS and needs a little more on RHS but the reflection works well

nichpr · 03-09-2007, 15:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boofers

I remember posting for the background on this shot, I like the original and still do even though I was one of the first to say so.

but then the Rams are going to beat the Lions,,

Not now that we have your secrete weapon - Mike Martz

- Paul

Rob Barron · 06-09-2007, 17:34

Paul, I say this in the nicest possible way.... who cares?!

I say that because both are lovely shots

Ok, if I hasve to choose I'll go the 2nd but to me they are entirely different shots and don't need to compare, both are nicely observed and taken shots

Cheers,
Rob

John F · 06-09-2007, 23:01

Odd how we see things differently isn't it? I prefer No 1 by far

John.

Charlotte · 07-09-2007, 00:18

On 2nd look at these Paul, I like them both. Love the creative lighting in the 1st one; love the reflections in the 2nd one.

To answer your questions ... keep them both and return for more - you might get other variations that you like just as much

nichpr · 07-09-2007, 00:50

A sincere thanks to all who responded.
I was surprised at first that there was not a clear preference of one over the other. But then, that is why I asked because - I couldn't decide either..

So, Charlotte - that's just what I will do. Keep them both in my portfolio and add more through the seasons - one in the fall with the color change and one in winter over the frozen ice.

Thanks again.

- Paul

Rob Barron · 07-09-2007, 15:07

Hey Paul, get those two shots in AUTUMN <g> and winter and you'll have a superb little triptych that would look great on any wall :o)

Cheers,
Rob

jdoermer · 13-09-2007, 18:15

I like the comp of #1 and the colour of #2. Just putting my hand on the screen to crop the LHS and some of the lower edge instantly improves #2.

30-08-2007, 14:52	#1 (permalink)
nichpr Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 849	Lone Tree Retake I posted a retake of my Lone Tree shot at the end of that post and think it kind of got lost so I didn't get any response regarding preferences for the original or the retake (except for Charlotte - Thanks again). So, with your indulgence, I'll post the two here and ask for your opinion on which one I should keep or if I should return and try again. Armed with all of your suggestions, I returned to retake the shot. The conditions were, of course, different - the original morning was misty and overcast with traces of fog. The second try was with a partly cloudy sky and no wind. So, I was able to get a better reflection but had to use a contrast layer to recreate the background look. Tried to put the tree more on the third which was tough with the presence of a boat on the far left (Markulous and Rob) and, include the full reflection (Fiona), include the willow for balance (Dogdots) and accomplish all this while still making the tree stand out from the bg (Charlotte). The original: The retake: __________________ - Paul

30-08-2007, 18:15	#2 (permalink)
KenCo Been here a while Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Co. Durham Posts: 303	Re: Lone Tree Retake I like both shots but as per original thread I agree about the reflection and very much liked Markulous s pimp. I think your retake was worth the time with the much calmer water and the enhanced green of the tree and grass under the tree....whether that's down to different lighting on the day or not i'm not quite sure.....regardless I think it's a cracker!

31-08-2007, 02:33	#3 (permalink)
dogdots Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 576	Re: Lone Tree Retake Nichpr I really like the second shot you took. I am so glad that you went back and took another picture. Being a weeping willow lover I think you did the tree justice. The way you show the willow weeping into the water--Awesome from my view. I'd say this one is a keeper. The other one is to---it just depends on individual tastes. One thing I would do is give alittle more space for the willow to the right. Did you take a picture with the boat in the shot? That would be nice to see. Again---loved what you did.

31-08-2007, 18:13	#4 (permalink)
*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14,909	Re: Lone Tree Retake Agree with points above . #2 for me

31-08-2007, 18:48	#5 (permalink)
_MB_ Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northumberland, UK Posts: 826	Re: Lone Tree Retake Nah, #1 was and is the best.

31-08-2007, 19:21	#6 (permalink)
Boofers Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: 40 miles south of St. Louis Posts: 2,318	Re: Lone Tree Retake I remember posting for the background on this shot, I like the original and still do even though I was one of the first to say so. but then the Rams are going to beat the Lions,,

02-09-2007, 12:31	#7 (permalink)
water Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 674	Re: Lone Tree Retake No2 for me. I would love to have seen a lone angler right at the point of land, or a few sheep milling about or even a Coo.In any case,I like it

03-09-2007, 10:22	#8 (permalink)
Markulous Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Peak District Posts: 9,691	Re: Lone Tree Retake So glad you went for a reshoot - they're both different and good in their own way. Think the balance is a little off in the 2nd - too much space on LHS and needs a little more on RHS but the reflection works well

06-09-2007, 17:34	#10 (permalink)
Rob Barron Loves the place Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Poole, Dorset Posts: 5,204	Re: Lone Tree Retake Paul, I say this in the nicest possible way.... who cares?! I say that because both are lovely shots Ok, if I hasve to choose I'll go the 2nd but to me they are entirely different shots and don't need to compare, both are nicely observed and taken shots Cheers, Rob

06-09-2007, 23:01	#11 (permalink)
John F Been here a while Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southwell, Nottinghamshire Posts: 390	Re: Lone Tree Retake Odd how we see things differently isn't it? I prefer No 1 by far John.

07-09-2007, 00:18	#12 (permalink)
Charlotte Loves the place Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Romsey, Hampshire Posts: 5,795	Re: Lone Tree Retake On 2nd look at these Paul, I like them both. Love the creative lighting in the 1st one; love the reflections in the 2nd one. To answer your questions ... keep them both and return for more - you might get other variations that you like just as much

07-09-2007, 00:50	#13 (permalink)
nichpr Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 849	Re: Lone Tree Retake A sincere thanks to all who responded. I was surprised at first that there was not a clear preference of one over the other. But then, that is why I asked because - I couldn't decide either.. So, Charlotte - that's just what I will do. Keep them both in my portfolio and add more through the seasons - one in the fall with the color change and one in winter over the frozen ice. Thanks again. - Paul

07-09-2007, 15:07	#14 (permalink)
Rob Barron Loves the place Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Poole, Dorset Posts: 5,204	Re: Lone Tree Retake Hey Paul, get those two shots in AUTUMN <g> and winter and you'll have a superb little triptych that would look great on any wall :o) Cheers, Rob

13-09-2007, 18:15	#15 (permalink)
jdoermer Quite Chatty Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 66	Re: Lone Tree Retake I like the comp of #1 and the colour of #2. Just putting my hand on the screen to crop the LHS and some of the lower edge instantly improves #2.