Milky Way Over Broken Top
I recently captured these two images while backpacking up near Broken Top Mountain in Oregon. Would love to hear which composition people prefer, and also any critiques regarding the images.
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I like the 2nd one with more sky. I would like to see the snow whiter and a little brighter, it looks yellow on the mountain, but its a very nice location.
Nice job
Thanks for the feedback! I appreciate it!
Yup, definitely the second one. If the Milky Way is your subject it should command the image. I like how the galactic center serms to merge with Broken Top.
I vote for #2, too. The Milky Way is the real star of the show here, not some ordinary, every-day, dirty snow...
Heyyyy... careful. That's Oregon snow yer talkin' about. LOL 🙃
What??? You didn't see the yellow spots on the snow??? BA-HAHAHAHA!!!!
I was probably already desensitized by all the yellow snow in my backyard... dog pee, if you must know. LOL