Phrasikleia wrote:
I like these a lot, Jim. The lines and textures of the wash are terrific. I prefer #1 somewhat because it gives such a great sense of expansiveness, though it would be nice to see the point of the V-shape in the sand at the bottom edge. Either that or maybe just crop in a bit at the bottom so the lines start in a way that looks more intentional.
The second one is really nice too with its serpentine path. I'm seeing a few minor edits that could improve it. Again, maybe a crop to get the main sandstone formation to sit higher in the frame (it's very nearly centered). You could probably lose a bit on the sides and the top and end up 'gaining' with this one. Secondly, I detect some haloing around that central formation.
At any rate, when it gets down to nits like these, you know you have a couple of winners on your hands. ...Show more →
Hi Phrasikleia,
Thanks so much for the comments. I am glad you liked the shots, and I appreciate the suggestions. I do wish I had I had gone a bit lower in #1. With #2, it's always a case of not wanting to lose any clouds, but I might give your suggestion a whirl and lose a bit off the top.
schlotz wrote:
Jim, two very well planned and executed frames. Both are excellent and either will hit almost everyone's "fav" spot. Very, very good work
Mine is #1 for the mud plateau that leads the eye into the rest of the frame.
Matt
Thanks so much Matt. I am glad you liked these. It was really beautiful being out there!
Both are very special images Jim, wonderful vision for these beautiful images.
Love your compositions... excellent work, and HUGE congrats on a very well deserved FTOW.
I like both of these images, but my preference is for #1 as I'm not overly fond of verticle 35mm format images. I must say it was brave of you to drive out there after a storm with all that mud!
