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Rotary Cloud Sunset
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Rotary Cloud Sunset

by Larry Fischer

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted January 6, 201257 views3 comments
The upper left linear-shaped cloud appears to be in a spinning vortex.
Taken Oct 2011 in Kansas--my backyard.
Nikon D700
28 mm f/2.8 manual Nikkor at f/5.6
ISO 500
1/125 sec.
Constructive criticisms sought and welcomed.
the fisch

Comments

3 comments
Comment posted by Wayne Jones on January 6, 2012 at 10:00 PM
Hi Fisch,
Looks like one of those images that recalls a special experience, and perhaps one made more more special because it's in our comfort zone, close to home. I think the comp is very effective in isolating the spectacular forms and colors in the sky, while also retaining just the right amount of detail to relate it to the setting. Having said that, I am one of those people who always wants to see more, so I wonder if what's just to the right of the clouds that are cut off. If the space on the right was less attractive or distracting, then this is perfect. I'll never know, so I guess wondering just makes it all the more interesting.
Registered on April 18, 2007, 953 Posts, 6435 Comments
Comment posted by Larry Fischer on January 7, 2012 at 10:53 AM
Thanks for comments, Wayne.
I do have a horizontal shot of this scene.
Then I lose the vertical cloud.
I should have had my Nikkon 14-24 but didn't. Nice lens but heavy.
But........ I did not have to carry it very far, right. So dumb is as dumb does.
The 14mm angle should would have quelled you appetite... I think.
the fisch
Registered on July 28, 2008, 155 Posts, 874 Comments
Comment posted by Varina Patel on January 10, 2012 at 9:53 AM
What a beautiful sky, Fisch! The colors look just right to me - and you exposure for the sky is just right. I like the tiny bit of detail in the foreground, too - it gives me a feeling for where we are, without taking too much attention from the beauty of the sky.
Registered on August 22, 2008, 45 Posts, 1578 Comments