Hoshedar Cooper
January 2025 - Magnificent Kodi
About the Image(s)
I recently visited a hill station Kodaikanal in South India in the state of Tamil Nadu. Kodi is at a height of 7,000 feet and is very scenic. I am not a great fan of landscapes as I believe there is not much one can bring to the beauty of nature. One is merely reproducing what nature created. However, I wanted the opinion of the members of the group if landscape is an interesting genre and if there is anything that I was able to do well and more importantly could have done better in my image. Given the height of Kodi, one observes some clouds which are below the vantage point and some which are higher. This gives an interesting perspective from a landscape point of view.
This was taken with my Z9, F10, ISO 400, 28 mm focal length and white balance as Kelvin at 9,000.
2 comments posted
You added a lot by taking the image at sunrise or sunset and using a good Kelvin temperature. Your artistry showed up in the exposure that you used, and the composition to include the tree leaning into the image on the far right. I like the image very much, and would not change a thing. It could be used on a calendar.
Posted: 01/18/2025 22:34:42
You have captured the vastness before you with a beautiful image. I agree that the clouds above add to the interpretation of sunlight in the image. I recently shot many sunrises and sunsets in South Africa and struggle myself with how much light and detail to bring out in the foreground. Your composition with foliage and peaks in the foreground add to the perception of distance overall. Nicely done. Posted: 01/20/2025 18:34:44