Morning Walk

Ali · 11-03-2008, 20:24

Landscapes and scenes drive me nuts because I seem unable to produce in an image that resembles what I see... but every so often I decide to have another bash!

Early morning - obviously not very recently given the howling gales and the driving rain, but a shot from a couple of weeks ago.

It was taken early morning while walking the dogs, there was a slight frost on the ground, very low mist in places and the sun was rising. It was taken with the S5 IS - easier than the 20D when you've 3 hounds to keep your eye on as well! I was quite pleased with it and wondered what you thought?

The ground is sloping, it's a sloping field. Having read lots about straightening things, I did wonder if I should level things out but then my trees were all wonky and it just looked odd so I put it back again.

All comments of all shapes and sizes very welcome

P-E · 11-03-2008, 21:31

I think that is a very nice shot indeed Ali

**Angela** · 11-03-2008, 21:46

You and me both Ali, I just don't "see" landscapes! I think this is lovely

ray · 11-03-2008, 21:47

It looks ok to me ali

water · 11-03-2008, 22:17

Looking good

***Steve*** · 12-03-2008, 08:05

This is a nice shot and as you say the ground is wonky because that's just the way it is. I agree that sometimes we change these things to please the viewer who usually will be unfamiliar with the real scene but sometimes it best not to attempt to over-correct. Instead of going for totally horizontal, why not try some where in between that and what you have now? The 'leaning to the right' tree on the left would then become vertical while the trees on the right wouldn't look to bad.

Other comments are that you have a lot of empty space on the left, while on the right you have two trees that dominate and also touch the outside of the frame. A little more free space here (if its a crop) or if not clone out the sole branch that is touching the side, would help balance the shot much more.

Hope that helps

M1ke · 12-03-2008, 10:25

Nice shot Ali!

Ali · 12-03-2008, 11:18

Thanks all

I'll make the changes suggested by Steve (thank you!) and post updated version later on this evening.

Ali · 12-03-2008, 20:28

Better?

**Markulous** · 12-03-2008, 21:23

Must say, think that looks much better - I had exactly the same 'perceived skew' on s couple of my shots of the snow. Love that graduated colour of the sky

Boofers · 12-03-2008, 23:54

Beautiful,,

Boofers

***Steve*** · 13-03-2008, 06:38

Yes, that's better and balances the shot more.

nichpr · 13-03-2008, 15:30

Very nice effect in your second shot there. Quite pleasing.

simpbow · 13-03-2008, 17:15

Looking good Ali.

Charlotte · 13-03-2008, 18:47

Nice one Ali, lovely colours

11-03-2008, 20:24	#1 (permalink)
Ali Forum Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mid Sussex Posts: 953	Morning Walk Landscapes and scenes drive me nuts because I seem unable to produce in an image that resembles what I see... but every so often I decide to have another bash! Early morning - obviously not very recently given the howling gales and the driving rain, but a shot from a couple of weeks ago. It was taken early morning while walking the dogs, there was a slight frost on the ground, very low mist in places and the sun was rising. It was taken with the S5 IS - easier than the 20D when you've 3 hounds to keep your eye on as well! I was quite pleased with it and wondered what you thought? The ground is sloping, it's a sloping field. Having read lots about straightening things, I did wonder if I should level things out but then my trees were all wonky and it just looked odd so I put it back again. All comments of all shapes and sizes very welcome

11-03-2008, 21:31	#2 (permalink)
P-E Loves the place Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sheffield, S.Yorkshire UK Posts: 7,414	Re: Morning Walk I think that is a very nice shot indeed Ali

11-03-2008, 21:46	#3 (permalink)
Angela Pixalo Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wimbledon Posts: 5,751	Re: Morning Walk You and me both Ali, I just don't "see" landscapes! I think this is lovely

11-03-2008, 21:47	#4 (permalink)
ray Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Paradise with the wife Posts: 1,008	Re: Morning Walk It looks ok to me ali

11-03-2008, 22:17	#5 (permalink)
water Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 662	Re: Morning Walk Looking good

12-03-2008, 08:05	#6 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 15,969	Re: Morning Walk This is a nice shot and as you say the ground is wonky because that's just the way it is. I agree that sometimes we change these things to please the viewer who usually will be unfamiliar with the real scene but sometimes it best not to attempt to over-correct. Instead of going for totally horizontal, why not try some where in between that and what you have now? The 'leaning to the right' tree on the left would then become vertical while the trees on the right wouldn't look to bad. Other comments are that you have a lot of empty space on the left, while on the right you have two trees that dominate and also touch the outside of the frame. A little more free space here (if its a crop) or if not clone out the sole branch that is touching the side, would help balance the shot much more. Hope that helps __________________ .......__o .......\<, ....( )/ ( )

12-03-2008, 10:25	#7 (permalink)
M1ke Quite Chatty Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 66	Re: Morning Walk Nice shot Ali!

12-03-2008, 11:18	#8 (permalink)
Ali Forum Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mid Sussex Posts: 953	Re: Morning Walk Thanks all I'll make the changes suggested by Steve (thank you!) and post updated version later on this evening.

12-03-2008, 20:28	#9 (permalink)
Ali Forum Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mid Sussex Posts: 953	Re: Morning Walk Better?

12-03-2008, 21:23	#10 (permalink)
Markulous Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Peak District Posts: 9,598	Re: Morning Walk Must say, think that looks much better - I had exactly the same 'perceived skew' on s couple of my shots of the snow. Love that graduated colour of the sky

12-03-2008, 23:54	#11 (permalink)
Boofers Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: 40 miles south of St. Louis Posts: 2,278	Re: Morning Walk Beautiful,, Boofers

13-03-2008, 06:38	#12 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 15,969	Re: Morning Walk Yes, that's better and balances the shot more.

13-03-2008, 15:30	#13 (permalink)
nichpr Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 828	Re: Morning Walk Very nice effect in your second shot there. Quite pleasing.

13-03-2008, 17:15	#14 (permalink)
simpbow Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 2,395	Re: Morning Walk Looking good Ali.

13-03-2008, 18:47	#15 (permalink)
Charlotte Loves the place Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Romsey, Hampshire Posts: 5,682	Re: Morning Walk Nice one Ali, lovely colours

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