Dangerous walk

[Ptax]

I am still new enough to this forum that I might be breaking a couple of rules.

1. Too many pics on one post?
2. Pics not recent enough?

If so, sorry. I will not repeat mistake(s) in the future.



These were taken late summer. I am especially interested in your thoughts on the sepia pic, but would also appreciate feedback on the two color photos.

[rylan]

my favorite is the last one. I cant seem to find a focal point at all really, and they are a little too light. but over all good work! i like the idea good work

[Frog]

I like the composition but as was mentioned you didn't have very good light. Then again a different time might have made too many shadows.
I actually prefer the first or then the second as I like the feel of the person walking away as though they have already crossed that bridge.
Reminds me a little of the movie Stand By Me even thought their bridge was a lot longer.

[Don Schaeffer]

I agree. I think the last one has the right crop.

[engineer]

I also prefer the last one, I like it!

[Eric D]

Last shot does it for me...nice job!!

[Greg McCary]

I like the composition best with the second one but wish the tracks in the foreground was more in focus. I think you should have tried to hyperfocal focus the shot and made it sharp from front to back. I think there was enough avaliable light to work with. I would focused just in front of the bridge, one third way into the shot.

[gahspidy]

Your thread is fine. These images are variations of the same scene and quite appropriate to show them all in the context of comparison.
I also like the last composition the best. Having more of the trees surrounding and framing the scene seems to add alot . Could have been a little stronger if the person and dog were a bit closer. The blank sky in the vertical compositions hurt this for me. i think Greg has a good suggestion for you about getting more dof next time in a situation like this.
The sepia tone is fine, but does nothing to add. Either way for me would work, although I think I do prefer the original color as the green trees are pleasing here.

[Ptax]

I really appreciate each critique. Your input is invaluable in helping me to become a better photographer.