12-02-2022, 09:15 AM
Thanks for starting the Dail, Pete.
Both versions of your first example are beautiful; the high-key almost pastel treatment captures the airy feel of either a Spring or Autumn day, and the leading lines are a perfect example of how to use them for a solid composition. I understand why you wanted to try a more "autumny" version and you certainly succeeded. But I find myself missing the yellow-greens especially along the left bank of the stream. The leading lines identify the COI, as does the slightly sharper bit of detail of the distant bridge. I'm wondering if strengthening the COI very subtly, maybe with a small bit of increased value contrast and/or a very slight increase in saturation is worth trying.
Your second photo is great as is, but it also has many possibilities for artistic treatments. The first one that came to my mind would be to try a pen & ink layer along with a lightened vignette as in your first example, but maybe a bit wider to allow the pen & ink look to be more visible.
Just my thoughts of what I'd consider if the photos were mine - you are better at these artistic creations than I am.
Here's a shot from yesterday morning after I fixed myself a big plate of scrambled eggs, diced potatoes, and hot breakfast sausage ( I think a third brown or speckled eggshell would have improved the photo, but I didn't have any)...
You folks have yourselves a good day or evening.
Both versions of your first example are beautiful; the high-key almost pastel treatment captures the airy feel of either a Spring or Autumn day, and the leading lines are a perfect example of how to use them for a solid composition. I understand why you wanted to try a more "autumny" version and you certainly succeeded. But I find myself missing the yellow-greens especially along the left bank of the stream. The leading lines identify the COI, as does the slightly sharper bit of detail of the distant bridge. I'm wondering if strengthening the COI very subtly, maybe with a small bit of increased value contrast and/or a very slight increase in saturation is worth trying.
Your second photo is great as is, but it also has many possibilities for artistic treatments. The first one that came to my mind would be to try a pen & ink layer along with a lightened vignette as in your first example, but maybe a bit wider to allow the pen & ink look to be more visible.
Just my thoughts of what I'd consider if the photos were mine - you are better at these artistic creations than I am.
Here's a shot from yesterday morning after I fixed myself a big plate of scrambled eggs, diced potatoes, and hot breakfast sausage ( I think a third brown or speckled eggshell would have improved the photo, but I didn't have any)...
You folks have yourselves a good day or evening.
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