Trees, fields and a rainbow - today in Scotland

[Mike Bell]

After some dismal weather the sum broke through the clouds today and I dodged the showers to get a few shots around a local Perthshire farm.

I am trying to improve my compositional skills and would value all comments and criticism but especially on that aspect. :)


1. 100-400L at 100mm
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/124/338803968_f4dfadeddf_o.jpg


2. (2-5 all taken with 10-22mm, CPL and ND grad, tripod)
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/131/338803971_3fc8162f5d_o.jpg


3.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/144/338803975_bedaff9f5f_o.jpg


4.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/164/338803978_7b5d088337_o.jpg


5.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/127/338803981_3bd27b3642_o.jpg

[Alan B]

Thats crazy.You can see the end of the rainbow in the field :cool: .

[gt510]

I love the composition of number 5.

[Canonada]

Beautiful country side and shots. I prefer the last two because of the superior composition. #4 is really great. Thanks for sharing.

Joe

[Miner]

Nice shots. 4 and 5 for me.

[gsewell]

excellent it has to be #4 for me

[dsc_1972]

I love the geometry. #1 would be better for me if the trees were re-aligned to be vertical though - it makes me tilt my head - and therefore dribble! ;)
#3 & #4 my faves.

[Dimitri_V]

1 & 2 here Mike,no CC from me.

[glacebay]

Thats crazy.You can see the end of the rainbow in the field :cool: .

But where is the pot of gold!! =)

[adam*]

Great captures, now where's that pot of gold?

[Dorman]

#1 and #2 are excellent in all regards Mike. #3 almost improved upon #2, I like the addition of the sheep but the foreground and the bottom of the frame is too centered and too cluttered then.

#4 would've been better if that distant tree from the others was included.

[asolie]

Wow! Beautiful shots!! :D

[Sharpy]

Nice series Mike No.1 is excellent, you have walked and worked well to get the comp. spot on in my opinion and nicely exposed considering the range.
Regards Alan.

[Mike Bell]

Thats crazy.You can see the end of the rainbow in the field :cool: .

But where is the pot of gold!! =)

Great captures, now where's that pot of gold?

Wow! Beautiful shots!! :D

Thank you all. :) The pot of gold is now safely tucked away in my L glass fund! ;)

[Mike Bell]

I love the composition of number 5.
Thank you. Very minimalist for me, that one!

Beautiful country side and shots. I prefer the last two because of the superior composition. #4 is really great. Thanks for sharing.

Joe

Nice shots. 4 and 5 for me.

excellent it has to be #4 for me
Thank you all. #4 seems to be a success, then? :)

I love the geometry. #1 would be better for me if the trees were re-aligned to be vertical though - it makes me tilt my head - and therefore dribble! ;)
#3 & #4 my faves.
There was no reference horizon in #1 and it was handheld. I think you are right though - looking again, most of the trees seem to lean to the right. :(

1 & 2 here Mike,no CC from me.
Thanks, Dimitri. :)

#1 and #2 are excellent in all regards Mike. #3 almost improved upon #2, I like the addition of the sheep but the foreground and the bottom of the frame is too centered and too cluttered then.

#4 would've been better if that distant tree from the others was included.
Thank you. The sheep moved in as I was shooting. They included themselves! #3 was a compromise .......... :( .......... and they rarely work!

Nice series Mike No.1 is excellent, you have walked and worked well to get the comp. spot on in my opinion and nicely exposed considering the range.
Regards Alan.
Thank you. #1 was an impulse shot taken with the long lens from the road where I had first spotted the potential of the area.

[iplayazi]

Holy crappo! Love the shots! I visited areas of Scotland and Shetland last spring and still in awe of the area and people!

Todd

[Bill Roberts]

Nice shots Mike. Looks like that lens is working just fine!

cheers
Bill