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I like this for the "atmosphere" - the light, the mist, the muted colours... abstract stuff. But does it make a good photo? This kind of single-subject composition, does it work for anyone else? Or maybe just my offbeat idea of aesthetics

And on the more tangible side... what about the position of the "horizon" - too much sky? or too much of the uninteresting foreground? Exposure - I tried to get enough flare to highlight the mist but not too much to dominate the shot (important to keep the colour gradient in the sky to offset the lights). Does it work for you?

In fact any comments, good or bad, about the composition please!

Bolehills ballpark in mist and snow

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Old 01-28-2010, 07:56 PM
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I really love the fog and the lights. Very simple but interesting. I think you could crop some of the space off the bottom and that would make it look better. It's just sort of empty space that doesn't do much for the image. I suppose you could crop some off the top after that as well. Very cool image!
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Old 01-28-2010, 08:11 PM
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Great shot - you have captured this well. Cheers, Bernz
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Old 01-28-2010, 11:02 PM
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This picture should enter Assignment: "Centered Composition"
There is nothing more to add in my opinion. I like the atmosphere.
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I must say you did a nice job on the lighting and composition for this photo. I also like the whole atmosphere.

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Love the atmosphere.
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hmm maybe crop the top part a bit so it has a panoramic look?
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Thanks for the feedback! Much appreciated
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I think it's awesome as is, but if you do anything, I would say also a little off either the top or bottom or both.
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