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[SEBASTIAN DIAZ]

With the photograph presented I wanted to show a good composition of light and patterns.

I really wanted to capture that moment, of how mother nature can express itself in any way it so chooses.

I call this one.

“Expressions of Nature”

Enjoy! 🙂

© S.D. Weather & Landscape Fine Art Imaging

[Duncan Rawlinson]

Thanks for sending in this lovely image.

Here is the EXIF data:
[attachment=0:kt6bf07t]Expressions of Nature EXIF.png[/attachment:kt6bf07t]
Date Time Original: 2013:03:20 04:07:25
Exposure Time: 1/125
F Number: f / 11
Exposure Program: Manual
ISO Speed Ratings: 200
Metering Mode: Pattern
Flash: Flash did not fire
Focal Length: 35mm
White Balance: Manual white balance
Make: NIKON CORPORATION
Model: NIKON D3000
Exif Version:
Pixel X Dimension: 3868
Pixel Y Dimension: 1407
User Comment:
Date Time Digitized: 2013:03:20 04:07:25
Subsec Time: 50
Subsec Time Original: 50
Subsec Time Digitized: 50
Exposure Bias: -0.33
Max Aperture Value: 1.60
Light Source: Fine weather
Sensing Method: One-chip color area sensor
Custom Rendered: Normal process
Exposure Mode: 1
Digital Zoom Ration: 1
Focal Length In 35mm Film: 52mm
Scene Capture Type: Landscape
Contrast: Normal
Saturation: Normal
Sharpness: Hard
Subject Distance Range: Unknown
ExifIFDPointer: 256
Orientation: 1
YCbCr Positioning: 1
X Resolution: 72
Y Resolution: 72
Resolution Unit: 2
Date Time: 2013:03:26 17:48:00
Software: QuickTime 7.6.6

The first thing I noticed was that I really like the image. It feels right.

It looks like something you could hang on your wall but I was curious, how come you chose black and white for this image?

The main thing here is that the image is technically sound if just every so slightly underexposed. I like how sharp the image. Razor sharp images like this are just lovely.

From a compositional perspective everything is well laid out and perfectly positioned.

One concern would be the aspect ratio of the image. There are no rules for aspect ratios but using a ratio that is unusual may limit your ability to make prints and good sizes etc. Stick to the common aspect ratios like 16:9 3:2 or 1:1 etc.

I’m curious about your thoughts on the black and white choice.

Thanks!

[SEBASTIAN DIAZ]

I’m really glad you enjoyed the image! I chose black & white for this image because I really like the balance monochrome brings to the photograph. Like a Clyde Butcher photo for example, a really pleasing photo with a unique mood and character.

In this case not just with this shot but many other past shots, I will do a color version as well to showcase a more lively mood from the photo. It’s really neat how black & white can reveal a whole new character and feel to the photograph. 🙂

[SEBASTIAN DIAZ]

Now with the aspect ratio I know the dimensions might be a bit awkward. For what’s it worth that’s the way It needed to be. Given that I cropped the image to make it a panoramic style. 🙂

With this image as well as another photo that I”ll tag you in on my page. I am able to still able to print a big detailed 16×38 print outs!

Can’t wait to start the next assignment. 🙂

Thanks!

[Duncan Rawlinson]

Awesome stuff here. Keep em sharp and keep shooting!!!!

I love your photo and I hope to see more like it!

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