Rainforest beckons

[summerbreezing]

F8 18.0mm 1.13s ISO 1600

This was first outing with my D80. The rainforest is a challenging environment for both light and perspective. I am really interested in how I can improve my composition. I was on auto ISO and handheld and, next time, I would take my tripod and lower the ISO but wonder what else I could do to improve these shots. I visit this wonderful place regularly and find different shots every time but still think there is heaps of room for improvement.

[the_camera_poser]

Lamington? Man do I miss that place!

I'd try dropping the tripod as low to the ground as it'll go, and try shooting up a bit more, to get some more height in the picture.

Nonethless, a great picture. You got the colour right on.

[summerbreezing]

Thank you for the comment Camera-Poser. Its not Lamington - its Mary Cairncross in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Small but amazing variety for the size. I plan to return again soon with tripod so will try different perspectives.

[Booter]

i'm a sucker for 'nature' shots anyway. but look at those roots. you could spend some time and 30 or 40 close ups on those, if you haven't already. Good composition though.

[Pshorten]

Love the way the path pulls your eye through the image. I think it's a good shoot and will be great at a lower perspective.