More work on getting the early morning side-lighting correct

[Donald]

In this thread, I discussed the idea of early morning side lighting to make trees stand out in a scene.

In this one, the same thoughts were at play. I wanted the trees on the island to 'pop' and it seemed that getting the early morning sun coming in from the left would help achieve that.

Did it?


40D, 24-70mm f/2.8L @ 24mm. ISO100. 15s@f22. Singh-Ray Vari ND

[dje]

I wanted the trees on the island to 'pop' and it seemed that getting the early morning sun coming in from the left would help achieve that.

Did it?

It most certainly did, Donald. Nicely done.

Dave

[Brownbear]

Yes, the trees on the island certainly pop! Gorgeous image, one of my favourites of yours.

[batmura]

Terrific photo! I love it. The negative space on the right is what makes this shot and the B&W conversion in perfect.

[John 2]

That's nice Donald. Works from every viewpoint. Lovely.

[GeorgeM]

Here I was thinking that the image did nothing for me. Then I clicked on it...
Very nice work, Donald.

[ShaneS]

Lovely Donald - a very peaceful scene to be sure and you captured it well.

I am in awe of you black & white sensibilities but wonder if there would be an improvement if you were to dodge the upper left triangle of sky? It is a bit darker than the rest of the sky and it drew my eye away from the trees ever so slightly.

[Wavelength]

Nice work

[Donald]

Thank you for the comments above.

The negative space on the right is what makes this shot and the B&W conversion in perfect.

I am glad that this is view you have Murat. That was my intention. I thought it helped set the scene if we could see the island and the water set within the vast and wild landscape.

... wonder if there would be an improvement if you were to dodge the upper left triangle of sky? It is a bit darker than the rest of the sky and it drew my eye away from the trees ever so slightly.

I've spent a lot of time looking at that patch of sky as well Shane. I waited as long as I could to see if some cloud would come over it so that I'd get a better tone. But the wind was starting to pick up. Indeed, less than a minute after this shot the wind really got up and the water got very choppy and the shot was gone.