My first attempt at landscapes -

[PhotographyNewb]

http://www.doggiediscounts.net/colorado/garden1.jpg

http://www.doggiediscounts.net/colorado/garden2.jpg

http://www.doggiediscounts.net/colorado/garden3.jpg

[kenyc]

Nice, #1 is my favorite. Is that Garden of the Gods?

KAC

[PhotographyNewb]

Thanks Kenny - it sure is! I just returned this morning from a visit out there.

[kenyc]

Cool, I've not seen rocks quite like those except there and at Roxborough. I was thinking maybe there were some I didn't know about. :)

KAC

[jrader]

My only complaint is on #3. I know it's middle of the day, so I'll leave the harsh light lecture out of it. Your horizon is off by close to 10 degrees counter-clockwise. I can tell by the vertical spire left-of-center of the image. Rotate please.

The other two look great. The color transitions are excellent. Great job.

[kenyc]

My only complaint is on #3. I know it's middle of the day, so I'll leave the harsh light lecture out of it. Your horizon is off by close to 10 degrees counter-clockwise. I can tell by the vertical spire left-of-center of the image. Rotate please.

The other two look great. The color transitions are excellent. Great job.


I don't think so. These are not vertical outcroppings for the most part. If you look at the trees you may get a better indication (though they are shadowed) of what is vertical. I'm a bit unsure exactly how level it is, but I do know these formations lean to the left as is indicated and as can be seen in my images from Roxborough in my gallery.

KAC

[PhotographyNewb]

I don't think so. These are not vertical outcroppings for the most part. If you look at the trees you may get a better indication (though they are shadowed) of what is vertical. I'm a bit unsure exactly how level it is, but I do know these formations lean to the left as is indicated and as can be seen in my images from Roxborough in my gallery.

KAC

KAC - You are most correct, the rock formations do, definitely, lean to the left. If I turn the photo10* CW, as suggested, sure, the rocks will be straight but the trees and the clouds will be off. ;)

Turning the photo 10*CW, makes the trees slant towards the right and the clouds look like they're climbing up the hill.

[kenyc]

KAC - You are most correct, the rock formations do, definitely, lean to the left. If I turn the photo10* CW, as suggested, sure, the rocks will be straight but the trees and the clouds will be off. ;)

Turning the photo 10*CW, makes the trees slant towards the right and the clouds look like they're climbing up the hill.

:) I totally missed the clouds, that's always a good indicator of horizontal. :)

KAC

[theague]

Having read the discussion about 3 makes me like it more for the optical illusion than it's original merit. upon initial inspection, I think I would also make the same assumption that it's WAY off horizon. However, knowing now what I do from Kenny and Kerrie I find the shot much more intriguing. I do wish I could see more detail in the second, deeper set of rock formations though.

Thanks for sharing.

[canonpink]

Pretty good. check that the horizons are straight.

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Been there several times... That photo doesnt need rotated at all. Those rocks are not perfectly vertical and its at the base of a foothill, which is what you can see beginning at the right side of the photograph.

I think these are nice, but are also the exact same shots that are in my collection and everyone else's. Try to push the creativity a bit ;) Maybe it is just because I am what you can call a "local" and that's just the same ol' composition ya see.

[Michael Bottoms]

Great colours and spectacular scenery! I think the second shot could be more effective though. I find the horizon is nearly in the centre of the pic, and there is just too much plain and uninspired foreground. Others obviously disagree, but that's what makes photography great--what one person loves another may not, and vice-versa

[PhotographyNewb]

Here are a few more -- not so sure anyone will like them any more or any less than the others but.. what the hey...

http://www.doggiediscounts.net/colorado/garden4.jpg
http://http://www.doggiediscounts.net/colorado/garden5.jpg
http://www.doggiediscounts.net/colorado/garden6.jpg
http://www.doggiediscounts.net/colorado/garden7.jpg

[PhotographyNewb]

http://www.doggiediscounts.net/colorado/garden5.jpg

[kenyc]

You've been holding out on us! :) I Love these last ones! Wow! Excellent exposure and composition.

KAC

[Matt S]

For a first attempt I reckon they're great

[Michael Bottoms]

got to admit that I like your latest add ons better too... Thanks for sharing

[Paparazzo]

All are great but your latest additions are stunning. You're a natural when it comes to landscape.

[EricL]

Nice shots Kerrie! Should I ever move back to the "Lower 48", it will be in that area!

[PhotographyNewb]

Thank you everyone for your comments. It's most appreciated.

~K