From Shadow to Light IV

Gallery: LandscapePosted July 29, 2011203 views12 comments

Another abstract rock shape in darkness similar to my previous postings, I just keep 'stumbling' on these the further I get through my Cappadocia images. All those erdoded rocks and canyons just lend themselves so well for these types of images! I know this is not for everyone but I'm getting quite fond of these images. C&C appreciated!

Canon 7d, 200mm

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on July 29, 2011 at 10:28 AM

great light and form. could be sensual image of a horse's torso. comp is one of the keys to such images, IMO, and this leaves me a touch unsatisfied - feel that it is pulling off to the right.

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Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on July 29, 2011 at 12:30 PM

Very interesting image and I think it's relatively successful. The subtle light really accentuates the landscape features in a pleasant and slightly seductive way. I could see going with a slightly tighter crop from the top and LHS.

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Comment posted by Jorne de Bruin on July 29, 2011 at 5:38 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys, been staring at this so long that I really needed some outside input, how about this crop?

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on July 29, 2011 at 5:55 PM

I like the second image much better. The first one left me a little ambivalent. The second one makes the form and light jump out of the image.

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Comment posted by David Edwards on July 29, 2011 at 6:50 PM

Very engaging work, Jome. I'm not too sure about the complete blackness, but I do appreciate the form and texture you have accentuated. The grittiness of the details is a nice contrast to the smooth dark areas. A lovely abstract form. The cropped version seems better balanced to me.

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Comment posted by Jorne de Bruin on July 29, 2011 at 6:54 PM

Thanks! I have to say I ahd to thinki about the complete darkness, but the details on the other parts of the scene where not very engaging. Still, I see how it might be a little much

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Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on July 29, 2011 at 7:03 PM

I do prefer the crop . . . I think you got it just right. On the darkness, for me that's what makes this such a unique and interesting image. I think it's an issue where you'll get different opinions and you have to go with whatever works best for you. You know, all that personal artistic vision stuff.

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on July 29, 2011 at 9:06 PM

I like this a lot. My initial reaction was that I would like to see the lighter areas a little brighter but when I looked at the larger image it worked as presented. There is a lot of tension with this as I keep wanting to see further into the shadows but the mystery is what makes this strong. Great work!!

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on July 30, 2011 at 1:54 AM

crop certainly works better, IMO!

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Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on July 31, 2011 at 9:55 PM

This is cool Jorne

If you look at the thumb it appears to be a giant sperm whale feeding in the deep
Very neat

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Comment posted by Sarah Marino on August 1, 2011 at 7:26 PM

Jorne - I really like this study in shapes and light. I like your choice of composition and processing a lot.

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Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on August 1, 2011 at 10:36 PM

I like the evocative feeling of this image, which is emphasized by the black and white conversion. I do wonder if including more on the right would have helped create more interest?

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