Milford Sound, New Zealand

[stuali62]

Do you think the foreground is too dark?

[MarcoDJ]

I think it's alright, I wouldnt like it to be bright and take the thunder out of the beautiful sight you caught out there.

[bradzo66]

Personally I can see where your concern is coming from , but was more interested to see what your solution would be if everyone said yes (fill light , HDR , single image tonemap ??) . I dont think its too dark , it is darkish but it certainly doesnt detract from your image , and while I'm here I'll just say what a great peice of landscape you have caught . The South Island has so much to offer and I really like this .

[simona.boglea]

I think you've done a great job stuali62 and I wouldn't worry to much about the dark foreground either. I like this a lot, well done!

PS. There's a tiny spot in the upper right corner, easy to fix in photoshop.

[Art]

Stuali62, First of all, please do not forget to include your EXIF info in your post, Secondly, IMO is a good shot, since the water is acting as mirror bringing up light to foreground, I would not do any change, only the tiny spot mentioned by simona.boglea
Thanks Art

[stuali62]

Camera: Canon EOS 300D Digital
Exposure: 0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperture: f/14.0
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 200

Thank you for such positive feedback

[Art]

Thanks stuali62
Art

[Jim Bryant]

Nice capture.........looks like a scenic from something out of the "Lord of the Rings".

[shellie20]

I have to agree with everyone else - I definately do not think it is too dark. I feel if it was lightened it wouldn't make for such a nice photo.

I also have to agree with Jim Bryant, it certainly does look like a scenic shot from the Lord of the Rings, and since the LOTR movies were shot here in great ol' NZ, it could very well possibly be...

M

[tvoelcker]

Very,very nice work. Two thumbs up from me.
I like the low vantage point !