A Window on New England

[ABStephens]

I am looking for comments on composition. I was thinking about using PS to darken the ledge, but thinking that leaving it like it is might add depth to the shot. As I am new to this all comments are welcomed as it will help to improve my eye. Thanks
I am using a Cannon EOS 50D with a Cannon EF 24-205mm 1:4 L IS lens,
Camera: Canon EOS 50D
Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/11.0
Focal Length: 32 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire

File Size: 2.2 MB

[Eduard]

Great concept! Can you post the exposure info? The reason I ask is that the trees near the ridge line look a little soft. Spot sharpening might help that.

Regarding composition the subject is appealing. The "lines" in the image are a bit distracting to me. First thing I would have tried is to find an anchoring horizontal. My eyes are drawn to the top of the trees/ridge and the window frame which are in opposite directions. That made me focus on the farm scene and notice the top of the tree is missing and not straight.

I would love to try it again and maybe play around with perspective and angles a bit more. Looking at the Weather Channel, I'd be curious to see a snow scene from this window!!

Thanks for sharing!

[johnwj]

Nicely done. Personally, I like the way the path disappears to the left, reappears and then meanders off behind the pine tree. Maybe a touch more contrast between the clouds and the sky...? Colors beautifully.

[ABStephens]

Thanks for the input it was most helpful

[KansaiGreenie]

Hi AB,

This is a great image. I would leave the ledge as it is. I don't think it needs darkening at all.

If I had been there. I would have tried to get the image sensor in the camera (basically the back of the camera) paralell to the window so it would be more of a straight on shot. That way the horizontal and vertical lines would be straight. However, this would, of course, change what the window is framing and I assume that it the barn, the house and the path would no longer be there. So I would have taken two shots, one of the frame (straight) and one of the scene. Then I would combine the two in post. Of course that is easier said than done!

Does that help? or just confuse?

KG

[ABStephens]

KG

Yes that does help. I understand what you are saying. Thank you


Al