Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted November 22, 201711,115 views7 comments
This was taken in Alaska in the summer at close to midnight. Due to the high latitude total darkness comes for a very short time.
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Comment posted by Jim Erhardt on November 22, 2017 at 5:38 PM
The near-center comp of the two larger trees works for me. The not-quite-dark low light of Alaskan summer midnight does create a spooky - or perhaps even mystical - feeling.
As is usually the case, an excellent photo!
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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on November 22, 2017 at 7:17 PM
Nice effect from that low light.
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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 24, 2017 at 1:19 PM
Igor, the limited light does create a spooky effect. I also like how the trees fade into the forest. I think that cropping the dark area on the right adds to this view by giving some additional emphasis to the opening to the left of the two main trees and the sense of peering into the dark forest.
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Comment posted by Igor Doncov on November 24, 2017 at 2:16 PM
Thanks for the idea Mark. I made the change you suggested. I think the composition is superior but I don't think it's quite a spooky. Would be interested in people's opinion.
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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on November 25, 2017 at 12:17 AM
Superb capture, Igor. This is true photographic art. As for the comparison between the two compositions, that's a really tough choice because they both have wonderful qualities. After going back and forth numerous times between the two, I definitely prefer the original post because it is better balanced with the darkness on each side which makes it more artistic and painterly IMHO. Excellent photography.
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Comment posted by Craig Moreau on November 27, 2017 at 11:21 AM
Igor, I agree with you that the crop is a bit better of a composition, but doesn't feel as spooky. I don't feel like you can go wrong either way, though. Both are fantastic.
I could maybe see burning down that small piece of trunk back in the woods on the left to match the other trees.
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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on December 3, 2017 at 4:22 PM
Congrats on a fine (double) WP!
I like the original version, as it seems a little more mysterious to me.
Sandy
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7 commentsAs is usually the case, an excellent photo!
I could maybe see burning down that small piece of trunk back in the woods on the left to match the other trees.
I like the original version, as it seems a little more mysterious to me.
Sandy