After sunset

[Enrique]

Hi,

I take this picture after sunset,

I am looking for general opinions about composition and colors.

Thank you
Enrique Vizcarra

NOTE: Before sunset sorry, wrong title



Exif:
Nikon D300
ISO 100
f/5.6
1/25s
Tokina 12-24 at 17mm

[Sistereinstein]

I like what's happening in the sky, so what I'm wondering is what is meant to be the focus on the ground? The tree in the front screams "look at me!", but the tree itself holds no interest to me.

The ground brush in back may have offered an interesting contrasts, but at this point my only critique is to decide what the focus is and retake the image.

[Enrique]

Originally Posted by Sistereinstein

I like what's happening in the sky, so what I'm wondering is what is meant to be the focus on the ground? The tree in the front screams "look at me!", but the tree itself holds no interest to me.

The ground brush in back may have offered an interesting contrasts, but at this point my only critique is to decide what the focus is and retake the image.

Thank you very much for your comments Sistereinstein,

[Chewys Dad]

Hello Enrique! 1st off I'm a big fan of your work!
However this one seems to leave me wondering why?
The tree which is your focal point is really not very interesting. Also the Sky seems very blue, which isn't all that bad, just a little over done perhaps.
The clouds are not in focus, which (to me) seems distracting to me. Normally with Landscapes the DOF is more constant.
TFS
Michael.

[Enrique]

Originally Posted by Chewys Dad

Hello Enrique! 1st off I'm a big fan of your work!
However this one seems to leave me wondering why?
The tree which is your focal point is really not very interesting. Also the Sky seems very blue, which isn't all that bad, just a little over done perhaps.
The clouds are not in focus, which (to me) seems distracting to me. Normally with Landscapes the DOF is more constant.
TFS
Michael.

Thank you very much for your comments Chewys Dad

I am not really convinced to myself about this picture and your criticism help me to find out the problem and I will improve my next shot, thanks your help

Enrique Vizcarra

[coldfire22x]

(and this is just my opinion, of course ;p)

i think the sky looks wonderful, but the tree, which seems to be the subject, is a little under exposed. the green on the landscape doesn't pop as much, and as such, makes the bottom half of the photograph look a bit drab.

i really do like the clouds though

[Enrique]

Originally Posted by coldfire22x

(and this is just my opinion, of course ;p)

i think the sky looks wonderful, but the tree, which seems to be the subject, is a little under exposed. the green on the landscape doesn't pop as much, and as such, makes the bottom half of the photograph look a bit drab.

i really do like the clouds though

Thank you very much for your comments coldfire22x