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rjs14 Offline Upload & Sell: On p.1 #1 · Red Rock Canyon Hello there. I am new to this area of the site. I like these images, but I do not know if they are good or bad. I could sure use some honest feedback. Thanks in advance, Ryan Mar 11, 2010 at 03:39 AM

AuntiPode Online Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #2 · Red Rock Canyon They look a little soft, although that's difficult to evaluate on such small images. The lighting and contrast on the first give it snap, although the foreground is perhaps a bit dull. You can try cropping a little from the bottom and see whether you prefer it. Sharpening and perhaps bumping the contrast might help the second and third. The flora in the foreground adds interest, but it might add more if you can tweak the green in it to separate it better from the brown earth tones. Mar 11, 2010 at 04:16 AM

rjs14 Offline Upload & Sell: On p.1 #3 · Red Rock Canyon Thanks AuntiPode. I agree they look too soft. I think it is an in camera issue that I cannot seem to correct in my post processing. I will give all of your suggestions a try. Thanks again. Mar 11, 2010 at 02:37 PM

simdoc1 Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #4 · Red Rock Canyon I agree with AuntiPode. On the other hand, it's worth noting would nice compositions you've created. #1 is certainly the best of the bunch! Jeff Mar 11, 2010 at 10:00 PM

Kaden K. Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #5 · Red Rock Canyon LOve the composition and light on #1 & 2. Mar 12, 2010 at 03:13 AM

sbeme Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #6 · Red Rock Canyon Notwithstanding the suggested improvements, I think these are very good images. I especially like the soft, pastel light in the sky and the play of shadow and light across the landscape. Seems like you have a good eye for composition and a beautiful location to shoot. Keep them coming! Scott Mar 12, 2010 at 03:23 AM

rjs14 Offline Upload & Sell: On p.1 #7 · Red Rock Canyon Thank you all for the kind words of encouragement and advice. I really appreciate you all taking the time to share your comments. Happy shooting out there! Mar 12, 2010 at 05:54 AM

legalhack Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #8 · Red Rock Canyon AZ? Mar 12, 2010 at 06:44 AM

rjs14 Offline Upload & Sell: On p.1 #9 · Red Rock Canyon legalhack wrote: AZ? Las Vegas Nevada Mar 12, 2010 at 04:31 PM

adam_j Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #10 · Red Rock Canyon #1 is great, the colors really pop and give a imposing effect. Great work Mar 12, 2010 at 09:18 PM

rjs14 Offline Upload & Sell: On p.1 #11 · Red Rock Canyon adam_j wrote: #1 is great, the colors really pop and give a imposing effect. Great work Thanks Adam! I see you are new to the site. Welcome! I look forward to seeing some of your work! Mar 13, 2010 at 02:23 AM

Xplo Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #12 · Red Rock Canyon Softness can be corrected (to some extent) with proper sharpening. I recommend you read up on sharpening technique (there are resources all over the internet) and practice until you get a feel for it. If you say your camera consistently takes soft photos and there's not some other issue (bad focus, something on the lens or sensor, etc) then you should have plenty of material for practice. The problem with #2 and #3 IMO is that the subjects are busy looking and a bit monochromatic; you have strong texture but not strong shapes (#1 has the strongest shape with that big bright triangle, and it seems to be everyone's favorite). Adjusting the color and contrast can help somewhat, but I find that dodging and burning the outlines of the natural shapes and divisions helps them stand out more. I played with #2 for a while and came up with this (which admittedly looks a bit painted): Mar 13, 2010 at 08:07 PM

rjs14 Offline Upload & Sell: On p.1 #13 · Red Rock Canyon Xplo wrote: Softness can be corrected (to some extent) with proper sharpening. I recommend you read up on sharpening technique (there are resources all over the internet) and practice until you get a feel for it. If you say your camera consistently takes soft photos and there's not some other issue (bad focus, something on the lens or sensor, etc) then you should have plenty of material for practice. The problem with #2 and #3 IMO is that the subjects are busy looking and a bit monochromatic; you have strong texture but not strong shapes (#1 has the strongest shape with that big bright triangle, and it seems to be everyone's favorite). Adjusting the color and contrast can help somewhat, but I find that dodging and burning the outlines of the natural shapes and divisions helps them stand out more. I played with #2 for a while and came up with this (which admittedly looks a bit painted): Xplo, this is extremely helpful. I love what you did with #2. I do not have Photoshop, only Lightroom 2. Thanks for the advice. It gives me a lot to work on. Ryan Mar 14, 2010 at 05:14 PM

Grenache Offline Upload & Sell: On p.1 #14 · Red Rock Canyon Love the first one and the rich, subtle tones. Second one's fog/clouds are great, but foreground takes away from its simplicity. I would lop off a good chunk of the foreground and give more of an edge of the cliff feel. Jim Mar 16, 2010 at 07:01 PM

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