Critique Welcomed Fallen leaves by a stream

[David Jones]

I decided to combine a bike ride with some picture taking towards the end of this afternoon. I was reminded that fallen leaves can hide a lot, and got 2 wet feet taking this one. Sony A35 with 35mm prime, ISO 400, f/1.8, 1/40s. PP in Aperture.


DSC05899 by berriff, on Flickr

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Worth getting damp for - lovely fall scene David.

 

[Davie Hudson]

Nice, and don't worry about the wet feet, I see it as a badge of honour

 

[David Jones]

Nothing that a vigorous bit of cycling couldn't shake off! There is another stream about a mile down the road with rocks and water; both run into our local reservoir. I love the name of the area above the lake: Injebrek. The road also has one of the steepest climbs on the Island which was the challenge for the evening on my Cube MTB.


DSC05873 by berriff, on Flickr

ISO 200, f/4 at 1/50s for this one.

 

[Beth Carter]

yea, wet feet are par for the course. in fact if they're not wet within the first half hour you're not doing it right. love the first one, great comp. and exposure. perfect amount of detail and movement in the water.

the second comp. looks a little busy to me, wouldn't mind seeing some of the top and bottom cut off for a square crop.

 

[David Jones]

Thanks Beth. The second shot is as it came from the camera. I have revisited it and tried a square crop as you suggested. What do you think?


Autumn Colours at West Baldwin by berriff, on Flickr

 

[Dan Cattermole]

Ooohh that's a nice crop, and shot of course

 

[David Jones]

Thanks Dan. Since buying a 35mm prime for my Sony SLT earlier this year, that has been the lens I usually leave on the camera. Not having to think about zooming but adjusting where I stand gives me wet feet but, in my opinion, better results. I also remember to focus properly most of the time now; clearly one less thing (the zoom setting) for my ageing brain to think about actually helps.

 

[Beth Carter]

i like the cropped version, my eye focuses on the waterfall much easier now. that moss covered tree would make some nice photos too.

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Ooo yes, square crop is excellent - good idea Beth!

The water goes from top right to bottom left, and the trees and bank frame the shot nicely

Well spotted on the mossy tree Beth - might be worth a re-visit with some wellies David

 

[David Jones]

Thanks Chris and Beth. I am now positive I did the right thing joining this forum. Thank you for your help and comments.

 

[Chris Dodkin]

 

[Brian Moore]

Square crop or not, these are some bonnie foties!

 

[David Jones]

Revisited on a dull Sunday afternoon. Not very inspiring I am afraid.


Moss 1 by berriff, on Flickr


Moss 2 by berriff, on Flickr

 

[Pete Askew]

Certainly very green! You know, a mono conversion might very well work. How about something like this (hope you don't mind)?

 

[David Jones]

No, I don't mind at all. I'm a bit caught up with some other things at the moment but I will come back to these images. I do like the green but perhaps a vintage filter might do it for me.

 

[Beth Carter]

lovely! i like the sepia, but i like the green better. really nice colors and dof, it almost looks like some retro film.