Jason Kravitz
January 2019 - Winding into Oblivion
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EXIF: Panasonic DC-G9, 12mm f/4 1/100", ISO 200
I went out on the solstice to take some photos in the Wichita Mountain wildlife refuge (Oklahoma). Not only was there a beautiful dramatic sunset, but also a huge nearly full moon rise coming up over the mountains in the opposite direction of this image. I liked the winding road and sky in this scene.
I took another image of just the road which is also quite dramatic. You can see it on my daily photo website : https://jason.aminus3.com/image/2018-12-22.html
I played with the exposure (using graduated filter to lighten the road). Also played with shadow / highlights, and cropped off some of the uniform sky at the top.
Open for any suggestions on how to crop or edit this photo.
This round’s discussion is now closed!
18 comments posted
Jason, I loved looking at your other road pic. Would you be so kind as to provide the address where we can follow your blog? When I used your address given, your portfolio has you pix out of order. I know you've told us before, sorry to ask again.
It's a wonderful sunset. The road looks a tad light on my screen. And I might be tempted to crop more of the uniform sky out to get even more drama, similar to what you have on your daily photo website road photo.
And I love that you haven't oversaturated the color, that seems to be a big trend, even in the top pro photographers.
Lovely, and kudos for going out shooting on the solstice!
Posted: 01/03/2019 12:27:34
It's a wonderful sunset. The road looks a tad light on my screen. And I might be tempted to crop more of the uniform sky out to get even more drama, similar to what you have on your daily photo website road photo.
And I love that you haven't oversaturated the color, that seems to be a big trend, even in the top pro photographers.
Lovely, and kudos for going out shooting on the solstice!
Posted: 01/03/2019 12:27:34
Thanks Brenda. The main page of my blog is https://jason.aminus3.com. There is not any index or list of posts other than clicking on the left side of the image to go back in time day by day. Let me know if that format still seems odd (as the creator of the greater website / layout as well, I'm always interested in user experience).
Good suggestion on cropping more of the top sky. Will try that along with any other suggestions from the others.
I've also noticed this trend of super high saturation images. I think this is in part due to HDR processing which gives that surreal painted saturated look which sometimes works and sometimes doesn't.
There is a fantastic landscape photographer in the Aminus3 community named Don Smith who uses a lot of those saturated colors but his compositions and scenes lend themselves perfectly to the effect. For some inspiration, check out his blog here : https://donsmithphotography.aminus3.com
Personally speaking, I like to experiment with different styles but tend to keep things more natural or understated in most cases. Posted: 01/04/2019 05:07:58
Good suggestion on cropping more of the top sky. Will try that along with any other suggestions from the others.
I've also noticed this trend of super high saturation images. I think this is in part due to HDR processing which gives that surreal painted saturated look which sometimes works and sometimes doesn't.
There is a fantastic landscape photographer in the Aminus3 community named Don Smith who uses a lot of those saturated colors but his compositions and scenes lend themselves perfectly to the effect. For some inspiration, check out his blog here : https://donsmithphotography.aminus3.com
Personally speaking, I like to experiment with different styles but tend to keep things more natural or understated in most cases. Posted: 01/04/2019 05:07:58
Hi Jason,
Just visited your photo blog, some great images there, thanks for sharing web link.
About this image, nice picture, but I see multiple interesting subjects in one image and that is disturbing to me and also lots of sky space is covered in dark cloud.
1. Crop this image in 16:9 ratio and try.
2. Just the road in 1x1 ratio
3. Only lake area.
Posted: 01/05/2019 11:40:36
Just visited your photo blog, some great images there, thanks for sharing web link.
About this image, nice picture, but I see multiple interesting subjects in one image and that is disturbing to me and also lots of sky space is covered in dark cloud.
1. Crop this image in 16:9 ratio and try.
2. Just the road in 1x1 ratio
3. Only lake area.
Posted: 01/05/2019 11:40:36
Thanks Sunil for checking out my blog.
I also appreciate the different cropping ideas. I agree with Brenda that I think my favorite is the road on it's own. Though each one is a good composition on it's own. Posted: 01/06/2019 11:36:27
I also appreciate the different cropping ideas. I agree with Brenda that I think my favorite is the road on it's own. Though each one is a good composition on it's own. Posted: 01/06/2019 11:36:27
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Posted: 01/05/2019 11:41:53
Oh wow! This one is particularly incredible! Great ideas, Sunil! Thanks for this contribution! I think I that I try to put too much into my photos and you gave us a great idea for cropping to identify the subject!
Posted: 01/05/2019 18:38:56
Posted: 01/05/2019 18:38:56
I agree this one is an excellent crop. Posted: 01/06/2019 11:34:53
Posted: 01/05/2019 11:42:04
Jason,
Great idea, great post. I like the tighter crops myself. Especially if shown together. If you use the road at all, I would suggest a little cleanup. Posted: 01/07/2019 06:06:29
Great idea, great post. I like the tighter crops myself. Especially if shown together. If you use the road at all, I would suggest a little cleanup. Posted: 01/07/2019 06:06:29
thanks Dave
I like your crop which is also similar to the photo I posted on my website (link at top) - though the sky was a bit different in that one. Posted: 01/07/2019 09:50:44
I like your crop which is also similar to the photo I posted on my website (link at top) - though the sky was a bit different in that one. Posted: 01/07/2019 09:50:44
I looked at the photo on your website and absolutely loved it. I think it was the tighter crop. This is beautiful. I can learn so much from my fellow group members. Posted: 01/07/2019 18:09:46
Thanks Alan for your comment and for checking out my website.
I agree that this group has been very helpful in providing new perspectives, suggestions and techniques for improving our photography. Posted: 01/09/2019 05:17:53
I agree that this group has been very helpful in providing new perspectives, suggestions and techniques for improving our photography. Posted: 01/09/2019 05:17:53
I agree we have an amazing group! I have four different new things I'm going to try just from this month! Posted: 01/09/2019 12:21:08
(Group 51)
I enjoy visiting other group sites. Jason, a very strong image with warm hues. Highway leads directly into the scene. Definitely a head turner. I agree with a slight cropping at the top. Posted: 01/08/2019 20:54:48
Thanks Dave for stopping by and for your comment.
You also reminded me to have a look at some of the other groups and discussions out there. Posted: 01/09/2019 05:18:31
You also reminded me to have a look at some of the other groups and discussions out there. Posted: 01/09/2019 05:18:31
Hi Jason,
Jason always has sunshine with his picture... :-) Nice work.
I was hoping to try my version of post-processing, but end-up I don't have time. Given the other folks have provided great suggestions, so I just gave up that idea.
The crop of Dave and the later crop of Sunil are great. I like them. But they become another nice pictures. How to maintain a signature of Jason? That is still a question... In that sense I do like to include the lake, but I also agree that the lake is a bit distracting.
I saw some discussion of the AI filter this month, even I am not that favor of visible filters, I think that it might be interesting to try the filters on this picture? i.e. making it a bit more abstract, on the line of the road, and the shape of the cloud?
Thanks for sharing your sunshine, Jason. Cheers. Posted: 01/14/2019 10:30:33
Jason always has sunshine with his picture... :-) Nice work.
I was hoping to try my version of post-processing, but end-up I don't have time. Given the other folks have provided great suggestions, so I just gave up that idea.
The crop of Dave and the later crop of Sunil are great. I like them. But they become another nice pictures. How to maintain a signature of Jason? That is still a question... In that sense I do like to include the lake, but I also agree that the lake is a bit distracting.
I saw some discussion of the AI filter this month, even I am not that favor of visible filters, I think that it might be interesting to try the filters on this picture? i.e. making it a bit more abstract, on the line of the road, and the shape of the cloud?
Thanks for sharing your sunshine, Jason. Cheers. Posted: 01/14/2019 10:30:33
Thanks Richard for the encouraging comments and added suggestions.
Glad to hear the "sunshine" has been well received!
Although, I had not considered the sunshine theme in my PSA submissions, or thought much about a "signature Jason" image. It's a good reminder to consider our own styles and approach even when gleaning helpful feedback from our peers!
I have not played much with AI filters (is that from Luminar?) but will check it out. Posted: 01/15/2019 04:59:52
Glad to hear the "sunshine" has been well received!
Although, I had not considered the sunshine theme in my PSA submissions, or thought much about a "signature Jason" image. It's a good reminder to consider our own styles and approach even when gleaning helpful feedback from our peers!
I have not played much with AI filters (is that from Luminar?) but will check it out. Posted: 01/15/2019 04:59:52