Summit Sunrise

[ranchermom]

Camera Nikon D300S
Exposure 0.025 sec (1/40)
Aperture f/9.0
Focal Length 18 mm
ISO Speed 250
Exposure Bias 0 EV
Flash No Flash

It's been awhile since I've been on, so I wanted to get some feedback on some shots. I know the lens flare may be a bit distracting (I have to find my hood!), but what is you thoughts otherwise? I seem to have such a hard time finding interest in such a broad landscape scene. Thanks y'all.

[Krusty79]

A focal point really helps a lot. Otherwise, the eye doesn't have anything to settle on. A graduated neutral density filter will help reduce the brightness of the sky relative to the ground when you have a large dynamic range in a shot like this one. Or you can bracket your shots and blend the exposures or try HDR.

[vainqueur]

The scene is fantastic I must say but I think the bright sky on the right spoil everything. The scene is already warm, so no issue with the WB here. Might not be possible I assume? The row of rocks in the foreground is kinda blocking the greenery in the background, maybe move a bit to the left, take in a bit less of the row of rocks or cliff? and more of the greenery in the back?

I think HDR is perfect in this kind of situation.

[ranchermom]

I was trying to use the rock face to use as a leading line back into the the next mountain. I think this just might be an example of not knowing what im doing. I did like the rays of sunshine coming into the right side of the picture, but I do see the over-expousre. Maybe I will get back and try again some day! Thanks for the input!