Dusk lake shots.

[Raider1]

shot these not too long ago so I just though I'd share these
Im still learning how to use my G5 so bare with me
any tips or hints would be apreciated :D


http://65.49.87.73/images/temp/gallery/includes/full.asp?Path=Picture%2D123%2Ejpg&fact=1.0&strpath =/images/temp/gallery/Photohop_Optimized/

http://65.49.87.73/images/temp/gallery/includes/full.asp?Path=Picture%2D125%2Ejpg&fact=1&strpath=/images/temp/gallery/Photohop_Optimized/

http://65.49.87.73/images/temp/gallery/includes/full.asp?Path=Picture%2D137%2Ejpg&fact=1&strpath=/images/temp/gallery/Photohop_Optimized/

[sidebp]

Hi,

Nice shots - where were these taken? Looks to be somewhere Canadian - wherever it is I wouldnt mind visiting! :D

To my relatively new photographic eye(!) these shots seem pretty much spot on - composition is good - you've added foreground interest yet still invite the eye to look further afield.

Only suggestion would possibly be to use a polarising filter to make the colours as rich as possible and remove the haze - alternatively it might be interesting to tweak the colours in photoshop to "liven up" the boats for example - only a suggestion mind, its obviously down to personal taste!

Keep up the good work! :D

[Mr_Blonde]

Great shots, looks like the Muskokas to me....

I like the pink cloud reflecions in the water, kinda cool. 8)

I agree with sidebp, and try a polarizing filter for your next shots....I'm running into the same problems with glare and haze. I can't wait to get the filter, I won't take the camera hiking anymore until I do! :D

The tree dangling down in the third one doesn't work for me, too dark and too much interference. Maybe try an angle lower to the ground so the branch frames the top of the photo, but I suspect in this particular composition, you will lose the pink reflection, which I think is what you were going for. Love the pink though!

Also, if you post in the "Share Photos", or the "Critique Corner" sections of the forum, you may well get more looks at the photos and much more help!

Take care dude, and keep up the great shots!

[tealblue]

very good pix.I hope you will post more pix from this area.TealBlue

[Raider1]

thanks all for the replies, Im looking into getting the filter at my local henry's

the lake is called silent lake its located 2hrs from toronto

here are more pics


http://65.49.87.73/images/temp/gallery/photohop_optimized/Picture_047a.jpg

http://65.49.87.73/images/temp/gallery/photohop_optimized/Picture%20026a.jpg

http://65.49.87.73/images/temp/gallery/photohop_optimized/Picture_118a.jpg

[Leighow]

.Im still learning how to use my G5 so bare with me
any tips or hints would be apreciated :D

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TECHNICAL
You can see yourself where the saturation, etc is on -- or - off.
I have G2. The histogram is your best guide to exposure (or a manual meter). Dusk and dawn work best and the light is more within the scope of the camera and beautiful.

CHALLENGE
Your challenge is to get to know your camera while learning and appreciating more of the compositional rules that most follow.

AREAS TO THINK ABOUT
For example:
- the red canoe is your best "subject" here 'cause the orange pedal boat, etc are too much to offer.
- oOther images have too simple a composition that float around a 50-50 horizontal split,
- the sunset has not subject.. it is great for starters, but we want something more dramatic.. a paddler.. a lne pine.

Get back with more and with soe Fall shots. Have an objective when you leave the house and stick to it.

So check out some composition boks at the library.