Tell me what you think about this image.

On the first image - there's a lot of things I like and one thing I really don't. I really like the unending vertical lines of the trees in the top right. I like how the hill and the fallen tree intersects with those and takes over the foreground. The one thing I really don't like is some object in the right center with a very dark patch right next to a very light patch. I think the juxtaposition of those two strong tones makes that the focal point of the photograph, an unidentifiable blob in an otherwise pretty and dynamic forest scene.

On first image, if you wanted to show diversity in the forest, you might accentuate some, so your intent is clearer. For example, I see two interest in the image: the fallen log at very front and uprooted and leaning tree in background. If you were to dodge these a bit, they will stand out some creating interest. It may also grab my attention and lead farther into the image. Someone mentioned "jumbled mess" earlier. I tend to agree with him. This is one way I'd try to avoid that impression.

Obviously, that's my opinion. Your intent may be totally different.

On the second image, I'd like to see the view point a little higher. So the bridge is closer to the center. Then burn it in a little. Bump up the contrast a bit. I say this because looking at it straight on, I had to search for the main character which I think is the bridge.

Did anyone see the man peeping out of the tree trunk?

Tinykin said:

Did anyone see the man peeping out of the tree trunk?

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It would be a 32 min pee. Haha...






I am doing more shots in the florest in few days, and this time it seems it will have snow. Any sugestion, maybe a filter?

digital&film said:

My mind rejected it because it was a very muddled, out of focus image with no real "anchor" or central theme.

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I go with this as well. Good subject matter and, again, fantastic range of luminance. However, no firm SUBJECT to anchor the viewer to the photograph.

A very good go with pinhole, I must say.

Ok my honest view is not good. I don't really get the purpose for taking the shot. It is kind of a mess as far as composition and clutter etc. What is it supposed to be about ? Now I do want to add that I sure appreciate your attitude and wanting honest critiques. I think that has went a long ways to helping me in the past and it will you. Please if you ever see anything I post tell me exactly what you see in it or don't as well ok.

I see no problem with the basic image (composition, subject, etc).

Real-world images seldom fit into nice clean theoretical categories.

I do think the print is significantly too dark, thus losing shadow detail.

- Leigh

I quite like the first image. While I agree that it's a bit hard to find what the focal point, it touches me. There's something very unsettling about it. As a viewer, I feel as though I'm sliding down with that tree in the foreground.