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Today I am again stepping out of my normal mode and presenting the sun setting on a partly frozen burn in Scotland. I would really appreciate your input on helping me improve all aspects.

I have allowed modifications so feel free to rework.

Thanks in advance for your support on this new domain, of course all C&C welcome.

David

Brand:Canon
Camera:Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Lens:10-20mm
Recording media:JPEG (digital)
Date Taken:6 Feb 2012 - 4:55 PM
Focal Length:16mm
Lens Max Aperture:f/5.2
Aperture:f/22.0
Shutter Speed:30sec
Exposure Comp:0.0
ISO:100
Exposure Mode:Manual
Metering Mode:Multi-segment
Flash:No Flash
Title:Sunset on a frozen burn
Username:johnjo58 johnjo58
Uploaded:20 Feb 2012 - 5:26 PM
Tags:Frozen burn, Landscape / travel, Scotland, Sun set
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Maiwand
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20 Feb 2012 - 6:17 PM
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Dont know A from a Bulls Foot about landscape Dave so I cant help there but I do know that it pleases my eye and I like it.
Ron

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banehawi
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20 Feb 2012 - 7:01 PM
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Its a very attractive shot David. Looks like youe applied some toning, - not certain.


I think the foreground ice is a focal poibt, and its a litttle dull; and the tree and sky in at the top could be a distraction with that bright area.


Ive loaded 2 mods for comparison, - both have the foreground ice brighter, both are sharper, and mod2 removes the trees completely.


have a look and see what you think. Unfortunately we can only upload 600 pixel mods.



regards



Willie

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johnjo58
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20 Feb 2012 - 7:13 PM
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Willie, you are a star great feedback and really helpful, thank you
David

WhiteRose1
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20 Feb 2012 - 7:15 PM
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Removing the tree and sky was my initial thought. Willie has nailed it for me.

Dave

RonnieAG
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20 Feb 2012 - 7:45 PM
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Compositionally I feel it is fine although tue exclusion of the sky in one of the mods does improve it overall. I too was wondering if you had toned the image in some way......if so it has taken the whiteness out of the ice.
Ronnie.

tomcat
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20 Feb 2012 - 8:04 PM
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I have to echo Ron's sentiments on this one

Adrian

johnjo58
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20 Feb 2012 - 8:55 PM
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Thanks guys, I will find the origonal and load it up
David

paulbroad
20 Feb 2012 - 9:05 PM
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Frozen milky water. The basis here is pretty good as is the technique, but that very bright sky area just has to go - mod 2 has it, but I would brighten the foreground ice with the dodge tool a bit too. Presentation possibly a bit ornate for a crit section.

Paul

Peter23
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20 Feb 2012 - 9:18 PM
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I like Willies first mod with the ice definitely an improvement but I don't like the second I think the sky is a little bright but looks odd cropped out! So for me just needs darkening a little.

Pete

OAKEY
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20 Feb 2012 - 9:41 PM
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Great work David, the composition is perfect to lead up the stream, ilove it!!
Great use of the slow shutter speed.
Thanks too David for your advise, i'll go back and give it a go, interesting to see
the results.
Regards ShaunSmile

Richsr
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20 Feb 2012 - 10:17 PM
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Good input from Willi David, version 2 nails this well I think.
Regards Richard

MossyOak
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20 Feb 2012 - 10:23 PM
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Its always good and inspiring to try new areas David. This is a fine image for composition and exposure generally. I would say though which I hear alot from top judges that is to avoid bright areas at the edges as in the sky. If this is toned down a little I feel it would work better and also a shorter exposure as the water flow looks too milky to me.
Hats off for trying and I like it a lot with the warm tones and lead line of the burn and contrast of the ice
Richard

Daisymaye
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21 Feb 2012 - 4:01 PM
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I think perhaps 25% could be cropped off the bottom also.............Sandy

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