Milking the cloud.

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 30, 20182,179 views6 comments

Last one with the cloud thing. At the National Arboretum.

Raw file processed in LRCC. TK resize/sharpening for web.
Canon 80D, 1/50 s, f/8, ISO 800, EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5 @ 16 mm, CPL, HH.

Seeking any and all advice and comments. Thanks in advance.

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Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by Anil Rao on January 31, 2018 at 9:19 PM

Very interesting image Ronald. I love how the cloud patterns lead away from the tree tops, like a natural extension. The light on the upper section of the main tree is wonderful too.

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Comment posted by John Williams on February 1, 2018 at 11:00 AM

The cloud texture and beautiful blue are winners. I love the idea of the tree against that sky; that central tree is just perfect. I have no idea if the option was available, but a single tree without the others in the corners would be worth chasing.

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on February 2, 2018 at 7:53 AM

Wispy clouds and the tree formation is very pleasing. Also like the gold glint of the sun on the branches against the sky. Isolating the tree would have been nice, but doesn't look like that was an option. Very nice one.

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Comment posted by Ry Birge on February 3, 2018 at 12:00 PM

Great shot Ronald!I like the contrast between the tree in the sky. Exposure looks good to me. Keep up the good work

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on February 3, 2018 at 12:53 PM

Ronald,

Love trees, love clouds... and this combines both. The wispy clouds are like feathery flames emanating from the tops of the main tree here. The late/early light in the top of the canopy is a nice and warm finishing touch.

Not sure if this improves, but a scroll crop off the bottom to eliminate the small, dark tree could work, emphasizing the motion of the clouds.

Lon

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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on February 3, 2018 at 2:46 PM

I like the sense of movement here, Ronald. I love the clouds and the hints of light in the top of the trees. I agree with Lon about cropping the dark tree at the bottom. Trees certainly have a lot of character after the leaves have fallen.
--P

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