Cloudfall

[bnnrcn]

This is not a severe crop from my landscape images about the sea of clouds. I decided to frame and shoot this scene seperately because I wanted to play with the image in PP without spoiling the IQ.

C&C appreciated as always, please don't edit the image

[Polar01]

Like the image very much, as it is a hard one to compose. I say this because our eyes go to and follow the light. To my eyes the light that is telling the story is the clouds in the middle of the image spilling over the mountains. Problem is all the clouds in the foreground want the attention of my eyes. I myself would have composed it same as you but with the thought of removing some of the foreground about 3/4s the way up from the bottom of the cloud bank. The other thing is, would be to darken down that area a little to force one's eyes to where I want them to go. Wish I had been there with you as it is such a great location and image.

Cheers: Al

[Shadowman]

Cool capture.

[Wavelength]

This is a classic shot; really enjoyed !!!!

[JohnRostron]

I looked long and hard at this considering Al's commnts, and I concluded that I really prefer it the way you have it.

Well done Binnur!

John

[lovelife65]

I like it a lot. Living near the Cascades, I love these kinds of moments, and we have lots of them. I understand what Al is saying, yet for me, the draw for my attention was the mountains and the little bit of clouds in the middle.... the foreground didn't get much attention other than adding to the mood

[billtils]

Superb composition Binnur. I agree with Sharon - while understanding what Al means I prefer it as is.

[Mike Buckley]

This is a complex scene that, for me, can be successfully composed in several ways including the current composition. I realize the clouds are the main attraction but I've just gotta mention the glorious layers in the mountains. Being able to include both characteristics in the same scene is what makes the image special for me. It's great to see that you've gotten so much enjoyment from your outing to that area.

[bnnrcn]

Thank you all , I'm glad that you like the image

I actually tried some minor crop options while editing the image as it is an unusual, a kind of difficult scene to compose and I ended up with the one above. IMO clouds in the FG indicates the big sea of clouds which the clouds are spilling into. That's why I decided to keep them in the frame.

It was really a big enjoyment to be there and shoot such scenes. Actually the whole trip was very nice and interesting. I'm hoping to share some more images from that region in time.

[John 2]

I looked long and hard at this considering Al's commnts, and I concluded that I really prefer it the way you have it.

Well done Binnur!

John

For me too Binnur. It would be difficult to crop successfully without leaving the ridge on the centreline of the comp but my instinct would be to add a graduated burn to the bottom half and a slight vignette to the top corners (not too obvious) and that would draw attention to the cloud spilling over the ridge line. You might even dodge that area slightly but hold back the very centre so that it doesn't burn out. It's a beautiful image. I could live with it on the wall.

[bnnrcn]

Hi John Thanks for looking and commenting. I haven't thought of adding a vignette to the top corners and some graduated burn to the bottom when editing the image. Thanks for the idea , I will try it as it might improve the image.

For me too Binnur. It would be difficult to crop successfully without leaving the ridge on the centreline of the comp but my instinct would be to add a graduated burn to the bottom half and a slight vignette to the top corners (not too obvious) and that would draw attention to the cloud spilling over the ridge line. You might even dodge that area slightly but hold back the very centre so that it doesn't burn out. It's a beautiful image. I could live with it on the wall.

[marlunn]

Lovely image Binnur, and very envious of you being there, but grateful you have been able to capture it and show me so I can appreciate it if not actually see it. I like it as it is but can see Johns suggestion working - thats as far as I would go with it - I always prefer the image looking like I would see it if I was there - too much darkening on the base or vignette would make it less 'real' to me, my eyes dont vignette scenes

[bnnrcn]

Thank you Mark I'm glad that you are happy with the image. I will try John's suggestion without overdoing (he also suggested so). I don't like too obvious vignettes either.

Lovely image Binnur, and very envious of you being there, but grateful you have been able to capture it and show me so I can appreciate it if not actually see it. I like it as it is but can see Johns suggestion working - thats as far as I would go with it - I always prefer the image looking like I would see it if I was there - too much darkening on the base or vignette would make it less 'real' to me, my eyes dont vignette scenes

[ST1]

This is a wonderful image as it is Binnur, I can understand why a crop off the bottom has been mentioned. However having viewed it in the forum Lytebox to try the suggested crops I agree with your decision on the composition. Well captured and processed, I really like the clouds rolling over the escarpment and the layers of mountains in the scene.

[Mike Buckley]

The reason the current composition works for me (others would also work, I'm sure) is that the plain area in the bottom of the scene leads my eye to the rest of the scene. I think, though I'm not sure, that's because when something is so plain, my brain seeks something less plain.

The discussion about this has been interesting!

[Rita]

Hi Binnur, I also really like this image! I have been considering the crop suggestions suggested in this thread and have come to the conclusion that I like your composition. The crops suggested also make a lovely image but with a different feel. In your version the 'cloud fall' is falling into a 'sea of cloud' and by cropping it that sense is lost.

[bnnrcn]

Thank you Peter, Mike (again) and Rita for your comments. I'm glad that you are happy with the composition. To put the emphasis more in the center of the image, I reworked the image considering John's suggestion . I'm adding two versions to have your opinions , thanks in advance


Edit 1




Edit 2

[Mike Buckley]

The differences between the three versions are minor, so it's no surprise that all of them are very nice. If I had to pick one, it would be the second version because it displays a little bit more depth to me eye.

[John 2]

I guess it's a matter of personal taste Binnur but I would take the edits a little further. I would definitely pull back the burned out areas but leave the central flowing cloud area brighter than the rest. I've also tried a small crop from the LHS. Something like this:

[Cogito]

I guess it's a matter of personal taste Binnur but I would take the edits a little further. I would definitely pull back the burned out areas but leave the central flowing cloud area brighter than the rest. I've also tried a small crop from the LHS. Something like this:

Ooh, naughty!!!!! Bimur requested that no-one edit her images.... The last time I did such an act, Bimur demanded that I delete the image and so I did even though the other 2 images (edits within the post) were ignored by her.

Bimur, at least stick to your demands!