Spring Runoff

[EOBeav]

I took this a while ago and sort of forgot about it. Just wanted your general thoughts about composition, editing, and whatever else you can think of to add to the discussion. Thanks in advance for your comments. You can see a bigger version here.



EXIF:
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Camera: Canon Rebel XSi (450D)
Lens: Canon EF 17-40mm f/4 L
Shutter speed: 1
Aperture: f/11
ISO: 100
Focal length: 17mm

[milosh]

Well, the only thing I can see regarding processing is that there is a slight blue tint all over the image. It can easily be removed, I tried it with Levels (hope you don't mind!).
Regarding composition, I'm not really sure. I tried to find some obvious flaws but I couldn't. It just doesn't have a big impact on me, I'm not sure why. I have a feeling that the right side is weakening the composition. I then tried cropping it to square (putting the upper rock on the right third) and it does have more impact. I can upload it if you want.

[EOBeav]

Feel free to upload any edits you've made. I appreciate the feedback.

You're right; there is a slight blue-ish tint. I'm still learning how to take care of the white balance in Lightroom.

[milosh]

Heh, I got corrected once (by SK or LeeR, I'm not sure) for leaving a colour cast like that, and since then, I seem to be very good at spotting them.

Here it is, this one is colour corrected and cropped:

[EOBeav]

Originally Posted by milosh

Heh, I got corrected once (by SK or LeeR, I'm not sure) for leaving a colour cast like that, and since then, I seem to be very good at spotting them.

Here it is, this one is colour corrected and cropped:

For my eyes, that looks a little too warm. Something in between?

[NgaiHill]

My two cents - I mostly like the composition but woner how it would be if it were portrait rather than landscape? While the rocks in the foreground anchor my eye in the scene I find that there is not much going on over on the left. The main thing that bothers me though is the trees in the background that all have their tops cut off. I'd like to see a portrait orientation, leaving the rocks in the same position in the frame and giving a bit more room for the trees.

[Krusty79]

Originally Posted by NgaiHill

My two cents - I mostly like the composition but woner how it would be if it were portrait rather than landscape? While the rocks in the foreground anchor my eye in the scene I find that there is not much going on over on the left. The main thing that bothers me though is the trees in the background that all have their tops cut off. I'd like to see a portrait orientation, leaving the rocks in the same position in the frame and giving a bit more room for the trees.

I can see this one! I first looked at your image w/o looking at any of the comments. For some reason, I wanted to see more of the trees at the top. Now I see I wasn't the only one feeling that way. I'm not necessarily suggesting a portrait orientation, though. I'm going to go against milosh and suggest cropping out some on the left. This will show all of the rocks and I think that is your strongest subject. Nice shot, though.

[UlpilotSC]

I agree with the trees. I like it otherwise, but I keep following the creek up and bam, my eyes get stuck at the trees.

[EOBeav]

I do have this as a vertical. Here's a quick edit:

[navcom]

Vertical orientations in landscape shots usually don't work but I like this one. It puts more focus on the foreground and makes it more interesting. Definitely adds to the flowing effect. Maybe even crop out a bit more sky? It's almost pure white so it doesn't add too much. Maybe crop out the sky completely? Right where the trees meet the left hill? Just thinking out loud.

Cool shot.