Sunset in the Field

[thecynicroute]

I have not contributed in a very long time so I figured I'd share some recent photos... three variations of a similar idea using only my camera and tripod. And Photoshop, of course. Critiques are welcomed.

[Copy_Kot]

I like the pictures.:thumbsup:

The first picture, I think the woman should have been a little closer to you, when I look at the picture, it's kind of a battle to either look at her or the sun . IMO, she should be the main focus of the picture and the everything else should be secondary. I also think the picture would look better if you could edit out the dirt/gravel road on the right.

I like the second picture a lot. My only problem is that it is too bright, maybe it should have a little contrast added.

The third picture is probably my favorite. The only thing I might try do is darken the sky and sun just a little, starting from the top of the hill behind the woman.

[euphoria]

The third one is definately my favorite!
In the first one the woman seems a little out of place and just there.
The second one is good but agree that its a little bright.

[BlackMtnMan]

The third one is definately my favorite!
In the first one the woman seems a little out of place and just there.
The second one is good but agree that its a little bright.

I echo your opinion on the first.....I absolutely LOVE the third one....only complaint is it looks out of focus on my monitor.......

[J-Dogg Productions]

great shots i liek the first one the best i love how blue the sky is then hos the picture just chanes to a beautiful gold colro

great shots

[jdugger]

I like all three.

The first image really shows the range of colors in the scene from the dark valley areas to the blue sky. The girl and the sunset are fighting for domination, however tension in a piece of art is sometimes important and who am I to tell the artist his/her purpose.

The second image is actually my favorite. There is no question that the girl is the subject of this image and exposure for the subject should always take precedence. The most important elements of this picture are first the girl’s eyes and her skin tone. I think that you have done a wonderful job capturing the correct exposure in these areas. The rest of the image is more abstract and in my opinion meant to be. The expression on your model’s face is also key to complete the scene. If a model gets this wrong the image will fail to portray the desired result. Her ‘Mona Lisa’ smile really sells the image.

The third image is more introspective. The contrasts of light and dark make for an entirely different mood. When you look at the subject you wonder what she is thinking about.

Great job!