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Discussion on: Image 1073 - "A log in the river"

Discussion, revisions and constructive criticisms of Image 1073 - "A log in the river"

Original - Justin Watson (Justin)
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CameraPentax Corporation » Pentax Ist Dl2
Original Date2006-08-27 12:36:30
Focal Length55 mm
Aperturef 38
ISO200
Exposure Time3/10 sec
FlashNo Flash
TripodYes
[Full Exif]
Photographers Note:
I was trying to capture the flowing water with the still water behind the log.... maybe not quite what i was after.
Adrian Warren (AdrianW)
Msg: #1


August 27th 2006
10:54:43
Nice shot! You've managed the exposure very nicely here, no blown highlights. The long exposure exaggerates the water flow nicely too. Remember that sharpness falls off at the smaller apertures due to diffraction - so f/38 is probably not going to be anywhere near as sharp as f/13 for example - which means you're better off shooting shots like this when the light levels outside are relatively poor IMO. I think the composition might be improved - not sure about the debris on top of the logs, also wonder whether you could have taken it slightly more mid-river and looked along the river more perhaps, so that the water formed the entire image? I feel the bank distracts from the water. Do you agree?
Justin Watson (Justin)
Msg: #2


August 28th 2006
07:56:57
Yes thanks for the advice. I think i needed a ND4 filter..... it was way too bright even though it was very cloudy.
Now if only i thought of your ideas at the time. I think i need to try a lot more angles and compositions.
Adrian Warren (AdrianW)
Msg: #3


August 28th 2006
08:20:59
Yes an ND filter would help. I sometimes use a polarizing filter for just that reason ;)
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