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F/16 Roots / Lake
« on: January 17, 2016, 16:14:57 »
20mm f/16
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Re: F/16 Roots / Lake
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2016, 18:53:44 »
Intriguing patterns from the basal parts of these trunks indeed. I hope you have tried to compose alternatives for example focusing more on the roots than the upper part of the trees. In other words, "move in closer" in the Capa manner.

There are small signs of human impact in the background. Perhaps these either should be more visible, or eliminated entirely by a different framing?

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Re: F/16 Roots / Lake
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2016, 19:07:59 »
3 textures, 3 colors, very interesting...
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Re: F/16 Roots / Lake
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2016, 19:23:15 »
Lovely patterns and textures.
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Re: F/16 Roots / Lake
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2016, 19:56:51 »
I'm wondering if the scene could use a bit of judiciously applied contrast. Some areas seem a bit flat.

Very intriguing trees and I like the composition.

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Re: F/16 Roots / Lake
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2016, 20:15:51 »
Armando, I would prefer the B&W version posted on Facebook.
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Re: F/16 Roots / Lake
« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2016, 20:45:46 »
Sometimes I wish we had a "like" button to press. But OTOH, I suppose it would trivialize our recognition of an image which deserves a few good words.
I enjoyed this image and thank you for posting it.

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Re: F/16 Roots / Lake
« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2016, 20:48:02 »
It is the design of NG never to provide a "Like" Button. There are a multitude of [a]social media to cater for such things.

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Re: F/16 Roots / Lake
« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2016, 21:48:55 »
It is the design of NG never to provide a "Like" Button. There are a multitude of [a]social media to cater for such things.

(I Like ;) )
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Re: F/16 Roots / Lake
« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2016, 21:52:39 »
Nothing wrong in liking something if you can communicate why ...

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« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2016, 22:01:06 »
That's precisely the point.
Although it may be harmful, at times, to investigate the "why" after sb says "I love you" ;)
so goood to keep up illusions....
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Re: F/16 Roots / Lake
« Reply #11 on: January 17, 2016, 22:07:01 »
Images and people are different subjects.

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Re: F/16 Roots / Lake
« Reply #12 on: January 17, 2016, 23:03:57 »
Armando:

As others have mentioned, a great sense of texture in the roots, with vista behind.  One could spend a long time at this site working different POVs and settings.

Speaking of which, I am curious what your shutter speed was.   The water is really smooth.

Cheers

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Re: F/16 Roots / Lake
« Reply #13 on: January 17, 2016, 23:30:47 »
Randy: Obvously tripod work I feel.
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Re: F/16 Roots / Lake
« Reply #14 on: January 17, 2016, 23:33:25 »
I don't know where it is, but I would love to go for a swim with the AW1 :)
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