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sjphoto [2013-11-19 19:57:10 +0000 UTC]
From a critical standpoint I must say over all this photo is nearly perfect. You have a solid handle on how to take landscape photos. But no photo is truly perfect. I would make two suggestions to help you improve the photo. One, is minor, the horizon on the right hand side of the photo is slightly higher than on the left. That could easily be fixed at the time of the shot, or in post. Sometimes you just don't notice stuff like that. I find in landscapes, a perfectly level horizon helps.
My second comment is trying something new. Not necessarily in relation to this photo, by try using an aperture number around f/22 when shooting landscapes. This one looks excellent, but I wonder what this would have looked like if you shot it with f/22 instead of f/4.5. Just give that a shot next time you're shooting something like this. You will need a tripod to shoot with a aperture that small though, so keep that in mind. Shooting longer exposures also tends to bump the contrast up, which this photo might benefit from. In this photos case maybe only +3-4 which is super minor, but it's a thought that keeps bouncing in my head.
I give you this feedback hoping you understand that this is an exceptional photo, worthy of a spot on a gallery wall. It is excellent. I only give you my nit picks because everyone can improve, and if they never hear how, they don't know where to start. Great use of rule of thirds, balance, leading lines, colors, and I can tell by the results you're very comfortable using your camera.
I noticed another commenter asked you to crop from the top. I would not recommend that. Doing so may erode the perfect balance you have. If you felt it was necessary I would only suggest maybe 3-5% off the top, no more. But I personally like it as is in regards to size.
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framafoto In reply to sjphoto [2013-11-20 14:02:35 +0000 UTC]
First of all thank you very much for your constructive feedback.
I am very happy with it.
Second, I am writing this on a phone..... Happy that there aren't too many mistakes/autocorrect failures. I am coming back on your comment shortly when I can access normal keyboard....
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framafoto In reply to AniqeAnuk [2013-10-26 17:36:44 +0000 UTC]
First of all thank you so much for the extensive review.
I tried to answer sooner but I had my telephone with me and that was no success.
I will try to crop the photo a bit on the top. I tried it allready a bit by scrolling down the page and I saw what you mean.
The photo gets stronger by getting some of the "dead space" out of it.
Again thank you and glad you like the photo.
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Kattaphotography [2013-10-09 18:39:36 +0000 UTC]
Very nice! I love the reflection of the trees on the water :3
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peterjdejesus [2013-10-07 06:08:17 +0000 UTC]
Very pretty! Sunsets are the best!!
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framafoto In reply to peterjdejesus [2013-10-08 12:22:06 +0000 UTC]
Thank you. Indeed sunsets are very nice!!
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