Evening Sky

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• johnnymag (2343)
• [2008-05-20 5:32]
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Hi Karen,

In my opinion, for what it's worth, I think that you need to concentrate on what you are photographing. The sky does look interesting and there is lots of colour in there, however for me, a sky has to be spectacular, exceptional to have the strength to stand alone. This sky doesn't have these qualities, so for me you need to concentrate on a different subject and use the interesting sky as a backdrop.

You seem to have a very interesting foreshore, and I think I would have concentrated on the interesting texture and colours in the rocks and the break of the waves over them. This would necessitate a very low POV, and closing the aperture. f.2.8 isn't going to get anywhere near the depth of field that you need. As you are closing the aperture, your shutter speed will need to decrease, and to shoot this type of shot at this time of day you will need to use a tripod.

You will no doubt have heard about the best time of day for photography is at dawn and dusk, and if you are serious about developing your skills, a tripod (and cable or remote release) is vital.

I always try to look for at least 3 elements in a shot to make the photograph. Also think about using the rule of 3rds, and practice, practice practice.

Hope you find this useful. (You did ask!)

Keep trying, regards

John.

(thanks for your comments on the aqueduct)

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• hopalong (28)
• [2008-05-20 6:24]
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Hi Twinkle
I love this shot, the sky is very dramatic and I like your composition. I know what you mean about it being a bit dark but having just escaped from the physio-terrorist again I thought I'd bore you to tears with a WS
Cheers
#1 fan

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• hairymunky (634)
• [2008-05-20 13:44]
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Howdy-doodle

Quite like this just the way it is. Good detail in the foreground, reaching out the the horizon, with plenty of colour in the sky. Pez'z workshop is good too, but I hate to choose, so I like both!

ta-ta
HM

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• trampas (2858)
• [2008-05-20 16:08]
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hi karen.
its not as bad as you think.
johnnymag is correct but i tend to do things slightly different.
i have done a ws.
it is nothing like the original but i saw it from a different point of view.
hope you like it.
Brian