Before The Storm
Field of straw bales before a storm14 total reviews
Comment from bpellephoto
This shot is a text book example of the color saturation obtainable at the 'Golden Hour'. That time of day when the light rays from the sun are almost horizontal to the plain of the ground - A la what you have captured.
Color saturation is at its max, contrast is so short scale everything the suns rays fall on just glows.
Focus is enhanced so that the least detail stands out.
There is one more thing, the application of the rule of thirds. This take is a fine example of how color and contrast can also be expressed through the ROT. I look at this and I see a gradient of color and contrast evenly distributed across three bands - brilliant ... Bob
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2022
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This shot is a text book example of the color saturation obtainable at the 'Golden Hour'. That time of day when the light rays from the sun are almost horizontal to the plain of the ground - A la what you have captured.
Color saturation is at its max, contrast is so short scale everything the suns rays fall on just glows.
Focus is enhanced so that the least detail stands out.
There is one more thing, the application of the rule of thirds. This take is a fine example of how color and contrast can also be expressed through the ROT. I look at this and I see a gradient of color and contrast evenly distributed across three bands - brilliant ... Bob
Comment Written 04-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2022
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Wow Bob, I?m truly honoured by your amazing review and six stars! I know how good your work is, so it is a real compliment indeed. Thank you so much.
Charlotte
Comment from alaskapat
What a beautiful view of the hay field before the storm!
I love to drive through our farmland and see the hay fields with the bales ready to pick up .
You have photographed this well with good focus, this image is clear, exposure is well managed, colors snd tones appear natural.
Well composed and presented!
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2022
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What a beautiful view of the hay field before the storm!
I love to drive through our farmland and see the hay fields with the bales ready to pick up .
You have photographed this well with good focus, this image is clear, exposure is well managed, colors snd tones appear natural.
Well composed and presented!
Comment Written 04-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2022
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Thank you so much Pat. I nearly didn?t get the shot as I was stuck on a motorway and couldn?t stop, I was so relieved when a parking area suddenly appeared and I could pull off the road!
Comment from suffolkbrian
Nice view Charlotte and the heavy looking sky adds something to the sun laying across the field in this,i thought at first there were spots in the sky but realise they are birds,good one...Brian
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reply by the author on 05-Dec-2022
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Nice view Charlotte and the heavy looking sky adds something to the sun laying across the field in this,i thought at first there were spots in the sky but realise they are birds,good one...Brian
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Comment Written 04-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2022
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Thanks Brian, yes they?re seagulls, the darker blue at the bottom of the sky is the sea. I nearly didn?t get the shot as I was driving along the A1 at the time and was so frustrated to see the sky and that light and not be able to just stop! Thankfully I got to a lay-by before the storm finally broke.
Charlotte
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your welcome Charlotte that so reminds me of how i think,i sometimes look out at landscapes and have taken my eyes of the road[not good lol]
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Ha ha no, and particularly on the A1! But I think as photographers we just can?t help it! Lol
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too right
Comment from Ray Gordon
Charlotte, this is one beautiful picture and is an excellent choice for the contest. The light and dark contrast works so well along with the long shadows. To me this is a winner. I wish you luck int he contest. Ray
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reply by the author on 05-Dec-2022
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Charlotte, this is one beautiful picture and is an excellent choice for the contest. The light and dark contrast works so well along with the long shadows. To me this is a winner. I wish you luck int he contest. Ray
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Comment Written 04-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2022
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Thank you so much Ray, what a lovely review! Here?s hoping you?re right in your prediction!! :-)
Charlotte