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Old 02-10-2012, 11:46 AM
 
Location: Dallas, TX
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Old 02-10-2012, 01:18 PM
 
Location: Greater Greenville, SC
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Love the glimpse of the snow-capped mountain and the peacefulness of this scene, Lamplight. It just looks a bit unbalanced to me, with most of the "weight" over on the left side of the photo. I'd like to see a different composition, if possible, and possibly better use of the reflections in the water.

In spite of my constructive criticism, you continue to inspire me every day.
 
Old 02-10-2012, 01:42 PM
 
Location: Bellingham, WA
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Love the glimpse of the snow-capped mountain and the peacefulness of this scene, Lamplight. It just looks a bit unbalanced to me, with most of the "weight" over on the left side of the photo. I'd like to see a different composition, if possible, and possibly better use of the reflections in the water.

In spite of my constructive criticism, you continue to inspire me every day.
To be honest, I wasn't entirely pleased with that shot, either. I saw the boat passing by and just quickly took the picture while it was still in view of the mountain. I think I'd like it better if I had caught the boat when it was to the right of the mountain.
 
Old 02-10-2012, 07:26 PM
 
Location: Moon Over Palmettos
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Love the glimpse of the snow-capped mountain and the peacefulness of this scene, Lamplight. It just looks a bit unbalanced to me, with most of the "weight" over on the left side of the photo. I'd like to see a different composition, if possible, and possibly better use of the reflections in the water.

In spite of my constructive criticism, you continue to inspire me every day.
One can only learn from constructive critique like these.
 
Old 02-11-2012, 05:09 AM
 
Location: Charlotte. Or Detroit.
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Swamp, Poinsett State Park, SC

 
Old 02-11-2012, 05:31 AM
 
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Halibut Cove Alaska
a little piece of heaven .... in the summer
 
Old 02-11-2012, 07:03 AM
 
Location: Charlotte. Or Detroit.
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^I think I would love that place.
 
Old 02-11-2012, 10:30 AM
 
Location: Bellingham, WA
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Old 02-11-2012, 03:30 PM
 
Location: Greater Greenville, SC
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I picked up some developed film earlier, and I had forgotten that when I took that picture I also had a film camera with me, and got a similar shot with it. However, it's a wider shot and the sailboat's not in it. I can't remember which one I took first.

Canon AE1 Program
Fuji Velvia 100



It's also a bit underexposed, but I didn't want to change it because I was afraid I'd lose the mountain.
This was a much better composition, even if it was a litltle underexposed. Thanks for posting it. I also LOVE the recent one with the colorful umbrellas. Your colors are so much fun!
 
Old 02-11-2012, 04:01 PM
 
Location: Bellingham, WA
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Thanks Pam! That kite and umbrella display almost hurts my eyes just walking past it.

I prefer not edit my film photos too much (straightening and cropping mostly), but out of curiosity I just attempted making the underexposed one brighter by adjusting curves in Photoshop. However, I couldn't get it to look the way I wanted so I just threw in the towel.
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