A place I never thought I would stand because I was overseas for over 20 years. And to stand where the giants have stood is something that will always stay with me...Mormon row beauty
A place I never thought I would stand because I was overseas for over 20 years. And to stand where the giants have stood is something that will always stay with me...Mormon row beauty
Nicely processed, Mark.
Thanks Robert! I was a very moody May day when we arrived.
I hear you man. Sometimes I process based on how the scene looked and sometimes on how it made me feel. The shot definitely conveys how you remembered the day and this is one of those images that IMO, would be received more favorably as a large format print vs. posted on IG.
Aye!
Hey Mark, Great composition! Normally I'm not a fan of centered subjects by this works. However, the sky is too contrasted in my opinion. It is more drawing than the house or scene. In fact, i missed the mountains entirely until i opened this up for a closer look. Sorry Mark! This is a rare, probably only ever, post of yours that i think needs tweaking.
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It is striking to me Mark, how in the States you make images like a typical American photographer - bold, contrasty, dramatic - while your German images are more typically European in flavour and more restrained, even when they do have drama. Maybe your style has changed over time, perhaps the landscape inspires different reactions. In this case, I agree with Ruth; for me, you've over-Anselled it slightly up there.
Hi Mark. My immediate reaction follows that of Ruth & Chris. I find my eye being drawn immediately to the stark contrast in the clouds and have to pull away to see the barn, and eventually the mountains behind.
I think it is a question of balance between the barn and the sky. If the story you want to tell is that of the barn then the sky should support that (less contrast, tighter crop), and not overpower.
If, however the hero of the image is the sky I think I'd like to see less barn to highlight its insignificance against a large and angry sky.
I see the desire to highlight an interesting sky, but all elements must work together to create a cohesive result.
Here's a VERY rough edit (using very basic edit tool) just to add a bit of comparison. This is very subjective so as always the end result should match your own taste and goal for the image.
Nice edit, Alan! You put it well. You closet European.
We still love you, Mark. Truly. :-)
LOL! Good to hear, good to hear. To your point about the difference between my American and European pictures I think you are correct on both counts. I like to say "If the European landscape whispers to you than Utah and the west scream in your face!" And some of my European pictures date back to 2010 so you DEFINITELY see my style change (progress?)...I would hope so! Anyway I have found this one of the most difficult images I've ever had to process! You wouldn't believe how many variations of this I have. I love the moment I captured but I don't think I have ever processed this to my full satisfaction truth be told. Maybe I never will.Fun to see how this stimulated so much debate. Art is suppose to evoke an emotional response...mission accomplished!
Quite! I enjoy your input here - your images, and your frequently poetic words, Mark.
This is a pleasant shot though my first reaction was that the clouds are too busy. As others have said you can either flatten the sky quite a bit, or even mess around with a sky replacement. Those mountains are gorgeous and deserve more attention. I like the composition in general.