I live in Antalya, southern part of Turkey and famous for its beautiful sea and beaches.Besides, it is also convenient for winter sports. Here is a photo of first snow on the mountains near the skii center. I tried to shoot both the first snow with the dead grass and reflection lights of sunset on the mountain. I also uploaded pre-photoshopped version.
I used xt3 and 35mm 1.4 lens which is probably not the right lens but it is my only lens for now.
Let me know how i could improve it during the shooting or editing process.
First snow in Antalya
I like this image, Halil! I don't see any problem with your focal length, as you capture the two peaks. There is a particularly pleasing glow to the sunlit areas and sky in the second image, which I guess is the edited one. I can't think of any improvements I'd have liked at the capture. Obviously, different focal lengths and crops could yield different "takes" on the scene, but not necessarily better ones.
You were there, and know how it looked. As I look at this unfamiliar scene, the foreground looks a little dark & somehow slightly unnatural in the second image, compared with the otherwise duller first one. This is being VERY picky, as both look OK to me, especially the second.
I've taken the liberty of editing each to my tastes, shown in the same order. In the first edit I've added a slight "S" shape in curves to increase the midtone contrast. In the second, I've simply lightened the shadows, and thus the foreground.
Thank you Chris! Recently i am trying to do my best especially on landscape photography.Your comment made me feel happy.
As you mentioned, I actually focused on the peak of mountain, thats why i didnt care too much for foreground. Thats my mistake :(
I corrected it on my psd files after you mentioned.
I see that foreground grass differently than Robert - I think it complements the glowing sky by its contrast in tone, and the pattern it contains. So I'm pleased you've included it. Without it, I think the sky would not have the delicate, light glow.
Thats great opinion, ı didnt realize the grass and sky could support each other that way. I always focus on the contrast on lighting. I will definitely look for the texture and patterns.
The enduring lanscape photographs for me, Halil, are those where I can see the image again and again, and each time enjoy letting my eyes wander over it, drinking in whatever there is that caught my eye, which can include patterns, textures, colours, tonal contrasts and more, within a composition displaying overall harmony and balance.
To an extent, this parallels what happens when we see a vista, and find it appealing. Conveying that to others is where the art comes in.
Some images can be very simple and appeal, but typically there is much to please the eye in an attractive natural scene, as in this case.
Beautiful scene Halil. For me, it's all about the alpenglow, so with one lens, next time you could try a horizontal pano with the intention of cropping to focus more on the peaks while preserving resolution (sometimes I'll shoot to crop if I don't have the glass I need). Since there's really no foreground to background progression, the grass doesn't add much for me unless you cropped some of the blue sky out to balance the tones - cheers man and happy shooting.
Thank you Robert! Actually This was my fist time on this location with snow. So İ think I couldnt find the best composition. Of course i will try again on same location with different compositions. For my next compositions, i will keep it in my mind. But here is a small problem that my ball head didnt let me do pan movement accurately. I should change it.