A Mammoth Lake

[GB1]

Just found and scanned this slide, left over from last year's trip to Mammoth Lakes, CA.

Too contrasty? I'm not sure.

Fuji Velvia 50

GB

[engineer]

i like it, except the white stone in the foreground, it attracts too much of my attention.
is the whole photo tilted?

[MarcusK]

Personally I do not find the contrast as annoying. Actually I like it!

I like the colors too.... but i also agree with engineer, the rock in front is a bit distracting, and the there seems to be a tilt in the photo.

All in all though, this is a very nice capture!

Always a pleasure seeing your work!

Cheers
Marc

[MB1]

Yes, it is too contrasty and seems tilted too.

[gahspidy]

I like the composition/framing of the scene, but also feel it is too contrasty. The light was too strong and direct especially for using Velvia.
The water reflecting the blue sky is amazing.

[GB1]

Thks for the comments and critiques. Dang, you are right! It is tilted! I didn't even notice it. The rock is distracting? Yes, suppose it is, and that it sort of 'blocks' ones approach into the scene, but I also wonder if it were not there would there seem to be a missing foreground subject?

Engineer, Marc - haven't heard from you fellows in awhile. Welcome back. You like the contrast, huh?

MB, Gary - I've wondered, seems strong contrast can ruin a shot, but lack of contrast in lenses, films, and photographs is considered a negative too, as people comment that the pix are too 'blah', etc. I guess there's an ideal middle ground. Gary, you're right, Velvia is such a contrasty film by formula, I guess it's dangerous to shot in mid day like this.

The biggest issue I see with the contrast seems to be lack of detail in certain areas, like the shadows under the rocks. It also has a floodlight look to the foreground. But personally I like the contrast in the background. Maybe I can do a little masking to make everything nice.....

GB

[Overbeyond]

The only problems here I feel are caused by the harsh light. It is a very pleasing composition. Oh and a bit tilted.

[MarcusK]

Nice to be back GB, thanks for the welcome.... hope this time for a long run!!

Yes I like the contrast.... but of course that is a very subjective opinion!

Marc