First landscape attempt. Any critiques?
A 5 bracket photo from Edinburgh. Wondering if I over did something or if I should do something different?
More Posts in: Landscape and Nature Photography
Charles Mercier
Grain silo
A couple of old photos taken while the Amtrak was stopped - somewhere in Colorado, I think?
(And yes, I like that the vertical leans!)
2
Last: Oct 22, 2026
Alan Brown
New website post
Just a heads up for anyone that may be interested (and as things are slow in the group.....).
3
Last: Oct 22, 2026
Colin Andersson-Hamill
Black Leopard
This female has arrived at Hamerton. This place rescues animals from all over the world, mainly endangered species, and they breed when they can.
Hector Reyes
Leopard spots and high heels
I've photographed Ady a few times now. We get better each time as a team. This image was a fave from our latest session. I hope you like it to.
1
Last: Oct 16, 2026
2 Comments
totally agree with Jerry, perhaps you should have taken it with the sun below the horizon, think there is a good shot to be had there.
I actually really like what you've done with the HDR. Subjectively, I prefer HDR that is used to reproduce a more natural look, which I think you've done nicely. I really dislike HDR that has no deep shadows.
I think that if there are any (more) objective issues with this photo, it's with the composition. There are lots of lovely elements, which all work well in their own right. But they don't necessarily work great together in creating a clear subject with supporting elements. For me, the hill on the right side is a bit of a distraction. I think a tighter shot, with no hill and less field would give a more pleasing effect.
In my mind, the best shot would have been taken from where that bush on the right is, with no near foreground element. From there, you'd get the shot I just described, with the water being a nice counterbalance to the sun, with some cityscape spanning between the two. To each their own.