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Critique By:
Senthil Kumar (K:1648)
6/10/2005 4:44:54 AM
Gaja,
Thanks very much for your comment.
Yes, I too have had that problem many times, especially in reflection pictures and sunrise and sunset pictures.
So I recently bought and used a 2 stop graduated neutral density filter (from http://2filter.com) in this picture to even the exposure. It is basically a half ND and half clear filter that reduces the light reaching the lens in one half side and allowing full light in the other part. I find this filter indispensible especially for landscape photography.
You may be able to emulate the graduated neutral density filter effect by combining two pictures - one exposed for the reflection and the other exposed for the upper part - using a good photo editing software. But that is a lot of work, and I am not so much versed in photo editing. So to me, the filter works out better.
If you want to buy this filter, I suggest not to buy a round filter as it allows very less flexibility in the composition. Instead, buy a square filter that could be attached to a cokin filter holder and adapter, as the square filter allows you to move the ND part of the filter up and down to align it with the horizon. The cokin filter itself is a not a true neutral filter; it is a gray neutral density filter. So you may want to buy more expensive brands like hitech GND filter (or much more expensive ones like Singh-Ray or Lee filters). I also suggest P type (as opposed to the A type) as it allows the filter to be fit with various sized lens by just changing the adapter ring.
Hope this helps :-)
Senthil Kumar
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Critique By:
sherif hussein (K:13815)
6/9/2005 11:22:50 PM
Very beautiful landscape & nice capture
Sherif
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Gaja Snover (K:4462)
6/8/2005 12:17:57 AM
wow, what colors and clarity. It's amazing that the reflection isn't any darker than the mountains. I never know what to do in these situations because I want to include both the view and the reflection, but that usually means splitting the image in half, which is supposed to be a no-no. I don't think it bothers me here. great work.
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Critique By:
saeed khatib (K:14)
6/3/2005 11:48:11 PM
butiful reflection and impresive
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Critique By:
Senthil Kumar (K:1648)
6/1/2005 11:54:37 PM
Roland,
Thanks very much for your comments! I appreciate them!! Will try some PS work to implement your suggestions.
Thanks,
Senthil
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Critique By:
Roland Lacson (K:12214)
6/1/2005 10:47:09 PM
Hello Senthil, nice composition & the reflection of the falls. My only comment for this is the top portion grass which I find distracting, I believe the composition will be much more effective without it, secondly this would look equally good converted to grayscale. Other than that great shot, best wishes & cheers.
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Critique By:
Paolo Corradini (K:59552)
6/1/2005 10:41:09 PM
wonderful nature! really great shot!
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Critique By:
Toshi (K:11924)
5/30/2005 10:46:48 PM
Great reflection and landscape. It may just be me but the horizon seems a bit tilted to the right. Still a great capture - nice work!
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Critique By:
Phillip Swanson (K:7013)
5/30/2005 10:14:43 PM
nice landscape and great reflection
phil swanson
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Critique By:
José Vasconcelos Dias (K:9341)
5/30/2005 5:47:46 PM
Excellent reflection and colors! Congrats
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Elangovan S (K:10675)
5/28/2005 7:41:50 AM
Awesome composition and love the use lighting and textures around the flowers and stems. Like the perspective too. Of course, no need to say about the colors, poppies are so lovely.
Great job. You have a nice collection of pictures.
Elangs.
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Critique By:
Rob Graziano (K:6678)
5/28/2005 6:16:17 AM
Excellent picture through and through!!!!
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Critique By:
Senthil Kumar (K:1648)
5/26/2005 11:26:29 PM
Thank you so much for the kind comments, Gary. That's about the best comment I have received on my picture so far :-)
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Critique By:
Gary Marx (K:716)
5/26/2005 9:53:33 PM
Can I just say, wow! What a beautiful view in Yosemite--I could see that on the front cover of National Geographic.
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Zeev Scharf (K:25603)
5/26/2005 7:01:21 AM
Wow !!! What a nice cactus captured here,beautiful scenery,colours and composition are superb
Much appreciate you kind comment "Pleasant view 2"
My best regards
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Critique By:
Gaja Snover (K:4462)
5/25/2005 6:57:22 PM
wonderful shot; great perspective and wonderful job exposing both land and sky. The details and colors in the sky are incredible!
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Critique By:
Chris Hunter (K:25634)
5/15/2005 11:03:52 PM
Excellent landscape photo Senthil, great colors and exposure time has added to the atmosphere.
You have a great portfolio, and thanks for your recent comment.
Chris
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Zeev Scharf (K:25603)
5/15/2005 7:54:48 PM
How nice to see those nice flowers in the desert
delightful sight
Many thanks for nice comment "Friendship"
Best regards
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Critique By:
Zeev Scharf (K:25603)
5/15/2005 7:51:48 PM
My friend Senthil,one word Beautifullllllllll
7++++++++++++
Best regards
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Critique By:
Zeev Scharf (K:25603)
5/15/2005 7:49:49 PM
Beautiful field of poppies captured here,great colors
Lovely sight
Many thanks for commenting "Pleasant view"
Best regards
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Critique By:
Jose Ignacio (Nacho) Garcia Barcia (K:96391)
5/15/2005 1:04:02 PM
simply gorgeous.
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Critique By:
Jose Ignacio (Nacho) Garcia Barcia (K:96391)
5/15/2005 1:03:39 PM
beautiful postcard
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Critique By:
Adolfo Valente (K:538)
5/15/2005 10:00:25 AM
Excellent shot.
Yor landscape are very beautiful!
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Critique By:
Adolfo Valente (K:538)
5/15/2005 9:59:11 AM
Wonderful landscape! Lovely colors and excellent perspective
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Critique By:
Adolfo Valente (K:538)
5/15/2005 9:58:11 AM
Beautiful, and very well composed!
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Critique By:
Rolf Rock (K:2964)
5/15/2005 8:38:25 AM
Senthil, a super landscape picture with atmosphere
Best greetings
Rolf
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Critique By:
Bill Voizin (K:78)
5/15/2005 1:32:33 AM
Beautiful graduation of color and focus leading to the hills beyond. Nice one Senthil. Thank you for your recent comments...really appreciate them. Regards--Bill Voizin
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Critique By:
mario balzan (K:579)
5/14/2005 5:28:30 PM
Lovely shot, very sharp colours.
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Critique By:
Senthil Kumar (K:1648)
5/14/2005 3:04:06 PM
Thanks for your nice comments, Girish!
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Critique By:
Paul Lara (K:88111)
5/14/2005 2:10:10 PM
That's a lovely spot for this shot!
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