River Etive - Waterfall

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Waterfall on the River Etive - Glen Etive - Argyll - Scotland

C&C appreciated

Chris

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[TONTONTINTIN.123]

Chris, very lovely landscape. I like the way you show it.

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Tontontintin many thanks for your comments,

Oh and many thanks to the other 43 that didn't bother to make a constructive criticism, how's a bloke supposed to learn if he is on the right track.

[Doc Henry]

Chris
Very beautiful landscape with in the first plan the tree and the fall and behind the snowy mountain.Nice capture

[ejd]

Originally Posted by ctb

Oh and many thanks to the other 43 that didn't bother to make a constructive criticism, how's a bloke supposed to learn if he is on the right track.

err -- well -- as one of the 43 (now looks like 80+) the thing is that I often look at images here in order learn myself and don't always feel able to make a useful comment! I know we rely on a smallish number of contributors to this forum who are very generous with their comments, and find something to say about lots of images.

My own view of your image is that it looks a very picturesque spot. It's nice that the sinuous curve of the tree mirrors the curve of the watercourse. You've gone for a short exposure that more less freezes the water rather than the long exposure/vaporous water kind of look that is, well, I would say, rather a cliche. Amateur Photographer magazine must have published hundreds of photos taken in and around Glen Etive, generally wide angles, a few boulders in the foreground, mountains strongly receding behind, a few trees, blurry water (slow shutter) -- that kind of thing. Hard to avoid the cliche with this kind of material. Would yours be better as a more open view looking up the valley rather than with the mountains so close? But it might bring you closer to the well-tried AP formula. ??

Rgds, John

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EJD/John many thanks for your comments, I to come here to learn and improve, and comments such as yours are greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[albert]

Chris,

One hundred and eleven hits and five comments. Sounds about normal. Two days ago I celebrated anniversary # 5 as a member of this forum....that's 1,825 days. I have seen people quit in anger because they were not properly stroked. I have seen people ruthlessly tear apart other peoples photographs. I have been "ripped" and usually deserved it. I have been given constructive criticism. I have been praised as a photographic genius. I have been ignored. I have been sent private e-mails by professionals that have helped me become a better photographer. I have been shown patience. It seems to me that a forum member will receive exactly what he or she needs, to improve as a photographer, if he or she hangs around long enough.

Nice shot of the stream.

Al

[elansprint72]

Chris,
I've been doing missionary work darn sarf, so I've only just come across this. Lovely colours, 90/100 for composition- maybe needs just a bit more on the left side, the tree is disappearing from shot. Keep 'em coming.

[wolfnowl]

Originally Posted by ctb

Oh and many thanks to the other 43 that didn't bother to make a constructive criticism, how's a bloke supposed to learn if he is on the right track.

Well... I had to go away and think about what to say. First of all, in visiting these galleries I've found that most people's comments are supportive, and since that symbolizes a good way of being to me, if I come across something I don't like, I simply don't say anything. After all, there are as many ways to make a photograph as there are people, and while we can entertain rules of composition, style, lighting, etc. it all comes down to what you're trying to say and whether or not the image works for you.

However, since you asked, this image doesn't work for me. It's too busy. I saw the relationship between the tree and the stream, but they become conflicting elements. In addition this relationship is blocked out by the small saplings below the main tree. They eye isn't sure where to focus and so it jumps back and forth. Then it wanders up to the background and the sky. The image is flat, without much contrast, and seems to have a huge depth of field. I think the mountain, the small rapids in the stream and the tree all have elements that would make good photographs, but if it was me I would have put them into three separate images, each with a single point of focus. But again, that's just me, and others obviously like what you've done! So again, the question becomes, do YOU like it? Because that's what ultimately matters.

Mike.

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Albert, Pete and Mike, many thanks for your constructive criticism, it has all been noted and appreciated

Many thanks