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written 6/17/08 8:41 AM, published 6/17/08 8:41 AM

Critiques please.
I feel like I didn't capture these the way I imagined and I think they could be better, but I'm not sure what I did wrong. So be brutal if you want. I need feedback on these.

A circular polarizing filter was used in all the shots.

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surferguy
•7
6/17/08 9:00 AM

I really like this set... great colors ... and the power structures give it perspective.. nicely done

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chrissy63
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6/17/08 9:12 AM

I like the first one especially. And the second one looks like a scene from twister without the twister! The only thing I might have done differently on the last one is get down on my bum to take it at a lower angle, but that's it! Beautiful shots~you should not be disappointed at all

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sundaykindolove
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6/17/08 9:23 AM

Your use of leading lines and keeping things slightly off center makes for good compostion.

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cratchet
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6/17/08 9:26 AM

I hope to benefit from your comments too . . . have tried to get wheatfields in eastern WA several times. It is difficult to capture how beautiful it is in person. BTW, love the thumb!

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enigmaticfaerie
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6/17/08 10:06 AM

Thanks chrissy... I was thinking the same thing about the lower angle after reviewing them. I may try and go back, this field is on the way to Michael's house so I can definitely get there again sometime.

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Ashton
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6/17/08 10:46 AM

I think the problem is not with the photographer or the camera comp or any of the technical factors that we can adjust the problem is that doesnt encompasses the whole 180 degree effect and the camera just can't do that in one shot. Go back and do the complete 180 pano and you'll see what you saw.
What you have captured is well composed, the color and lighting excellant, and you do get the sense of the size of the place and its beauty!!
job well done.

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smalltown05
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6/17/08 11:07 AM

I agree that a lower angle would have helped. And, if you're going back, shorten the DOF in some of them.

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enigmaticfaerie
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6/17/08 11:20 AM

Will do, smally.

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obvious troll
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6/17/08 12:01 PM

If you're looking for ideas: Maybe a panoramic image would capture the scene better?

Another idea would be to do something a little more "manipulative" - do a collage of sorts, overlaying the broader scene with your thumbnail close up of the wheat?

Again - just ideas to experiment with.

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enigmaticfaerie
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6/17/08 12:14 PM

Mmmmmm... don't have panorama on my camera and I don't have editing software right now in order to splice one togther. But they're good ideas. The field is nice, but is right on the edge of the road (about where i'm standing to take the pic). I have/used a 28mm lens and that's as wide as I have in my bag as of now. But the ideas give me something to mull over until I get the chance to go back.

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ShadesofBlueArt
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6/17/08 12:40 PM

I agree on the pano, but without the power lines to me they distract from the beauty of the wheat fields

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RobinG
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6/17/08 1:30 PM

Nice shots! Looking forward to your retakes. I have a hard time with these kind of shots too. :o)

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MRQUACKERS
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6/17/08 1:43 PM

The pictures are good, lighting, DOF, comp, all good. Instead of a shot DOF, I would suggest moving right up to the wheat, and get some close ups with the farm in the background. Something to show the plant off.
On of and dreams maybe recrop so the field or road goes right to the corner, not just near.

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Phantoms Wife
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6/17/08 1:45 PM

Well, you know that I struggle with trying to capture the wheatfields sufficiently. I agree with Ash that it has more to do with the expansiveness that is very hard to capture in one frame. I had not thought about doing a Pano and might try one myself. I think your images are lovely--but I totally understand what you are saying. Maybe this is just one area where we cannot catch the wonders God has put in front of our eyes.
Oh, BTW, I love the composition including the roadway.

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kitzi
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6/17/08 5:19 PM

these are well done for all the right reasons...its hard to capture the full expanse...wonder if you changed them to b/w and then brought the color back in at a more subdued level...just an idea...I think they're great just the way they are!

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VegasStan
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6/17/08 10:16 PM

Not much could be added to the above comments ... But I do have one small comment ... It is surprizing that your polarizing filter didn't make the sky a darker blue??
But I think all are well done ... I really like your perspective and composition!!

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enigmaticfaerie
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6/18/08 6:18 AM

I know, stan. That's why I put it on... I was hoping to make the sky darker. I dunno....

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pcwilson
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6/18/08 6:46 AM

I should just keep my comments to myself, for I know FAR less than any of the previous photographers - but I do know what I don't like about these. The farm structures are not interesting nor are the power line towers. The field, dirt road, trees and blue sky are lovely.
Unfortunately I don't know enough to offer a solution. Probably a different angle isn't feasible.
Just so you know, I've learned a lot from you - thanks!
--Pat

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enigmaticfaerie
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6/18/08 8:56 AM

Yeah, I know. Sometimes you just gotta work with what's in front of you. I might try and go on the otherside of the field when/if I get back over there. Maybe from that side the structures won't be apart of the shot. Thanks for your input pat.

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digitalphotodude
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6/18/08 2:37 PM

Shot from a ladder with a wide angle ... high f stop, longer exposure for greater field of focus... and... tripod? (gotta watch the wind though) lol Just throwing things out there for your experimental consideration... and then... double focal point with near and far wheat at eye level! Ha! Or... get in the wheat with a close up lens ... or ....
keep whatcha got, I likem.

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Fabulos
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6/19/08 3:14 PM

I would pick the second as the best. I do like the first one but is seems like there is too much wheat/grain in the picture taking up more than 2/3's. I thought about saying panning up a bit to get the farm to be 1/3 but then only the top of the plants would be shown. The last photo just didn't do it for me. Just not enough interesting objects in the photo. There is the green in the grass and browns of the wheat and a little of the sky. The second photo is similar to the third but adds in some interesting objects like the road, the fence, and the tree line. The exposure looks fine. I have to say the same thing about the polarizer in that the sky should be darker blue. The big thing with the polarizer is where the sun is positioned in relation to the front of the lens. If it was overhead then the blues do not pop out as much as compared when coming from the sides (at least I think this the way they work).

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enigmaticfaerie
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6/20/08 5:47 AM

Yeah, I believe you're right about the polarizer. And it was behind me, but I thought I'd pop it on anyway. I have it and I know what it's good for, but I never seem to think to put it on. So I thought I would... Thanks for the critique.

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