Fashion Shoot + repost
by Ed Lowe
Nikon D800
Nikon 35-70 @ 52 mm
f 18 @ 1/25 sec.
ISO 800
cable release & tripod
Acadia NP, ME
I know, where did I come up with the title for this image. Well there is a story that goes with it. Mike and I were scouting for images while driving along the park loop road one rainy morning when he spotted some sumac that he thought was interesting. He parked the vehicle and we got out. I walked down the road just a little bit to check out this nice little birch grove and decided to go back and get my equipment.
As always seems the case when people see a vehicle parked they have to do the same as though they are going to miss out on something. Well before I could get back several vehicles had parked in front of us. Out of one van an ensemble of people piled out and headed for this exact spot. A couple of men had their cameras and started taking pictures of a woman as she moved about the trees. I had to stand around with my gear and endure this for what seemed like an eternity as she changed outfits a couple of times.
I really had to bite my tongue; which I don't always do as Mike can attest to. I just keep telling myself that it was their NP too; but I doubt that they were there to enjoy the great outdoors. Anyway they finally wrapped it up and I was able to get this image before it started raining to hard.
As always thanks for taking a look and leaving a comment or suggestion.
Ed
Comments
13 commentsI like the softness (good soft) and the almost pastel colors. Very quiet and pleasant scene. I can see (imagine?) a barely perceptible pathway that winds through the trees beginning mid bottom.
Now I can see why you wanted to wait... it's a wonderful scene. I really like the open and inviting woods and the starkness of the trees. This is nicely composed as well.
Processing looks like this could use some contrast and to me, the color balance looks a little on the yellow side (duh, given the autumn foliage...) Maybe drop a 1/2 stop in exposure and boost the contrast a small bit. This one has great potential.
Lon
The only thing I might do is clean up the FG a bit if you wanted, I might clone out a couple of small branches.
A lovely woods scene, alive with color and texture. Bear in mind, this next comment is based on me viewing this on a crappy 14" uncalibrated work laptop, but it appears kinda flat and in need of added contrast. Other than that, no other nits at all. Well done.
Jim: Good one; I had to chuckle with the model suggestion.
Ed & Lon: I am pretty sure it was personal and not commercial as they appeared to be family. Either way it was annoying.
Ed
A few years ago I was shooting at Sabbaday Falls, NH in autumn when a professional photographer for a Chinese Brides magazine appeared with 3 models.The models kept changing in and out of various traditional Chinese wedding dresses (behind sheets held by assistants) and they would pose with the falls in the background. It was kind of interesting to watch how the photographer went about his business.
Thanks for taking the time and reposting. Small changes, but to my eye certainly an improved image. For me, just the spacing and/or grouping of the trunks make this an inviting forest scene.
Can't put my finger on it, but there's something about the whiteness/brightness and starkness of the trunks. Maybe it's just inherit in the species, lighting, etc. Don't know how to describe it... maybe like the trunks are superimposed in the scene? Not sure if that makes any sense. Anyway, it's not a bad thing, just my weird observation.
Lon
Igor: The original actually has a little more room on the left; I cropped it a bit as a couple of trees were even closer to the edge. Here is the original for comparison.
Lon: I know what you mean about the birch trees looking somewhat like they were superimposed as I had the same exact thought when I was working on the image. Just must be the even lighting on the white trunks of the birches.
Ed