Sunset lake

[Benny Pan]

I took this one in Queenstown NZ near sunshine. I should'v waited for a bit more because i don't think the sunset light is as golden as I expected what do you think?

ISO200, 1/60s, F6.3

I increased the temp a bit to make it a bit more golden but do you think it looks natural? Do you think the angle from which shooting the lake hut is good?

thank you all

[Krusty79]

I think it looks natural enough, but it's hard to overcome that blown-out sky which is also blowing out the reflection on the side of the building. I would have strongly recommended taking the shot about an hour or so later when the sky is not so bright and you have some sunset colors in the sky. A graduated neutral density filter would have helped reduce the brightness of the sky relative to the rest of the shot. As far as the composition goes, I would recommend moving to the left so that you can use the line of the pier to lead into the water and sunset.

[Benny Pan]

Originally Posted by Krusty79

blown-out sky which is also blowing out the reflection on the side of the building. I would have strongly recommended taking the shot about an hour or so later when the sky is not so bright and you have some sunset colors in the sky.

I should wait for the real sunset to come next time. The reason is that this pic is a complete accident. I took it coz of the still lake and the pier i didn't even pay attention to the sunset.

Originally Posted by Krusty79

A graduated neutral density filter would have helped reduce the brightness of the sky relative to the rest of the shot.

I do agree.

Originally Posted by Krusty79

As far as the composition goes, I would recommend moving to the left so that you can use the line of the pier to lead into the water and sunset.

Do you mean moving the camera to the left or moving the pier more to the left side of the image?

Thank you Krusty for your in-depth critique!! It helps a lot

[vikingforlife44]

Think this would be a wonderful picture if taken just after sunset. Just think it would have been stunning. Love the composition. Just needs the right light.

[Krusty79]

You're welcome. I know it is not always convenient to take shots at sunset when you are traveling. When I made the comment about moving the the left, I meant moving yourself and camera to the left a bit to try to use the pier to lead the viewer's eye into the shot. Kind of like this - Scripps Pier | Flickr - Photo Sharing!