All nice images. I do wish that there was more to the "top" of #1, #2 a like the most, #3 I'm not sure how I feel other then there is too much going on, #4 was nicley processed and I think the shadow is cool, but like #1 it leaves me wanting more to the top of the photo. All and all I would probably be pleased having some nice photos if ever get to go there.
Thanks for sharing!
Jan 30, 2012 at 12:00 PM
Charlie Shugart Offline • • • • • • • Upload & Sell: Off
IMO-
It's a good, varied set, Alatoo.
#1- I'm not sure the vertical format works here.
#2- Love the last bit of sunset on the top layer of rock. I'd like the image to be sharper and perhaps a bit of contrast worked in.
#3- A good and different approach, but I agree with Denovo that it's a mite too busy for me.
#4- Zooming in from Desert View was a good idea, and you have an excellent and different composition here. Again, I'd like it sharper and contrastier.
Just $.02 worth, of course .
Charlie
Thank you, MS, Denovo and Charlie.
In #3, I wanted to show a contrast between golden trees down below at Phantom Ranch and a lacy pattern of bare winter trees on a rim.
#4 was taken somewhere along Hermit Road, at 60mm, so it is not much of a zoom.
I think the 2nd is the strongest shot of the set. I like #1 the most, but I too, wish I could see more The crop also feels a bit tight on the right side.
Jan 30, 2012 at 02:44 PM
David Leask Offline • • • • • • • Upload & Sell: Off
Interesting views from the top - definitely not the usual postcard snapshots. The second one is the one that really keeps my interest - very nice warm sky colors and the lighting on the canyon walls has a nice cast to it as well.
Aleksandra,
I really like the light in #2. The shadow and reflected light in the river in #4 is nice. The repeating shadows on the left side adds a nice touch too.
Alan and Aaron, thank you!
I checked - there is only one version of #1, and it is posted uncropped. As I recall now, it was quite dangerous to approach this tree because of the ice on a rim.
#4 was taken somewhere near Abyss, I think I had to stand on a fence to take this shot, and #3 - near Colb studio, so it's Indian Gardens
Regarding the focal distance Charlie asked me about - I use Zuiko 12-60mm, but Olympus has a crop factor of 2, so it is an equivalent of 24-120mm.
Very nice, varied series Aleksandra. #2 is my favorite as well for the lovely light on the canyon. I like the different look of #3 and I'm thinking maybe a 4x5 crop, trimming off the right side, would help make it less busy.
The crop also feels a bit tight on the right side.