Quang Phan
November 2024 - Red leaf season at the martyrs cemetery
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In the fall and around Thanksgiving, I often volunteer at the Arlington Cemetery, VA to place wreaths on graves. Today when I visited, I saw the colors of the autumn leaves standing out on the background with a white pattern, giving me an unusual feeling. I took the photo with my own feelings. In post-production I only use Auto and Crop in ACR. Meta Data: f/8, 1/200, ISO 200
3 comments posted
I can understand your feelings in this very special place. You have captured the Autumn colors and the solemnity of the place beautifully.
I find the roadway a bit distracting, as it doesn't lead my eyes anywhere; perhaps you might have shot with the camera lower to the ground to minimize the road.
Mark Posted: 11/09/2024 15:59:06
I find the roadway a bit distracting, as it doesn't lead my eyes anywhere; perhaps you might have shot with the camera lower to the ground to minimize the road.
Mark Posted: 11/09/2024 15:59:06
Brian Howard
I really like the tree with changing leaves contrasting with the rest of the trees with green leaves. There are so many options here it is hard to wrap my mind around what to recommend without experimenting. I would also find that difficult in a hallowed place like this.
One advantage of Mark's advice is you could have a little more of the headstones shown with the regular geometry of the grave placement (several classic photos come to mind).
I do like the photo and the colors... adds to the feeling of the location. Posted: 11/21/2024 01:16:49
One advantage of Mark's advice is you could have a little more of the headstones shown with the regular geometry of the grave placement (several classic photos come to mind).
I do like the photo and the colors... adds to the feeling of the location. Posted: 11/21/2024 01:16:49
Hi Quang.
Your angle of view has given the photo depth as the headstones shrink into the distance. The Autumn leaves add to the sombre and mournful feel.The first row brings an intimacy to the composition before it expands into the many.Cheers Brian Posted: 11/21/2024 03:29:36
Your angle of view has given the photo depth as the headstones shrink into the distance. The Autumn leaves add to the sombre and mournful feel.The first row brings an intimacy to the composition before it expands into the many.Cheers Brian Posted: 11/21/2024 03:29:36