Milford Sound, New Zealand
Uploaded: January 20, 2004
This was a real exposure challenge, with the bright sky, white snow-capped peaks, deep shadows on the mountainside and fairly dark water. I tried a number of different ways of dealing with it - this is essentially exposed for the peaks and the sky, but the water is a bit too dark.
Marja H. Konimäki January 20, 2004
Wonderful view, great atmosphere, colors and contrast. #341309Robin L. Wehrman January 20, 2004
Beautiful photo Jean!!! #341394Christopher D. Barry January 20, 2004
This Is Great, Love It!!! #341525Mark DiGirolamo January 20, 2004
This is a wonderful picture. I saw it said wow. Great job.Mark
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Patricia A. Cale January 20, 2004
Good shot, Jean. Exposure is excellent for this scene. #341857Jean Young January 21, 2004
Thanks for all the positive comments - it's nice to know the shot has made an impact. I think I did a fairly good job of exposure given the limitations, but I do think it is a bit dark in the lower part.Jean #342147
Patricia A. Cale January 21, 2004
Jean: I tend to disagree with you on the lower part of this photo. The part of the photo that has the most impact is the upper 2/3 of the composition. The clouds that are settled in against the mountain are the subject here and since it is the lightest part of the photo, it draws the eye -- which is exactly what you may have wanted. If the water had been lighter, the cloud's reflection would have been brighter, and would have competed for the viewer's attention. To me, this composition and EXPOSURE is the right one!One note: when you enter photos in the contest, do not point out the things you do not like (these comments are best talked about in the classes only). Sometimes you don't like it, but others will. You remember the scene as you saw it and the photo may not be exactly as you saw it. We were not there, so the photo looks great to all of us. #342195
Jean Young January 28, 2004
Thanks for the comments Pat. You're right - I shouldn't knock my own work if I'm entering it in a competition - I guess I was thinking of it more as a class submission with an added click. :) #352133Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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