Back of Barn

[klpurkett]

Here's the same barn, just from the back. I like how the old willow tree branches frame the shot, but I'm not sure if I'm including too much tree and if that's detracting from the barn. Thoughts anyone? Thanks! Kristy

[Mike Buckley]

Another unique composition. It works well for me though I would prefer to have all of the foreground tree sharply in focus.

Try brightening the mid tones by lifting the center of the tone curve. Then raise the black point a bit.

Why did you shoot at ISO 1600, 1/2500 and f/7.1 when using a 55mm focal length? You probably could have gotten all of the foreground tree in focus if you had shot at about f/22, ISO 400 and 1/80 to achieve about the same exposure.

[klpurkett]

Another unique composition. It works well for me though I would prefer to have all of the foreground tree sharply in focus.

Try brightening the mid tones by lifting the center of the tone curve. Then raise the black point a bit.

Why did you shoot at ISO 1600, 1/2500 and f/7.1 when using a 55mm focal length? You probably could have gotten all of the foreground tree in focus if you had shot at about f/22, ISO 400 and 1/80 to achieve about the same exposure.

Thanks Mike. To answer your question: I didn't have my tripod with me that day, so I remember thinking "I have to keep my shutter speed pretty fast if I don't want motion blur due to camera shake." Plus, it was quite windy, and I didn't want blurry grass, trees, clouds, etc. However, I also failed to think carefully about my camera settings at each new location, resulting in less than optimal settings for some (like this one). Yeah, 1/2500 is definitely an excessively fast shutter speed, and f/7 is certainly not an appropriate f stop for a scene like this. I will try this same shot again on a calm day, with my tripod, at f/22, and I think it will turn out better. Thanks for calling me out on this one! I need to take more time with each shot and analyze what I'm doing more carefully.

[selig1656]

Good example of the importance of the hyperfocal length as the front plane needs to be in more focus and toi assure that the details in the background are in focus. Personally a little adjustment on the temperature and tint then saturation would enrich the colors on the barn.

[Shadowman]

Nice method of framing the subject, but I think it (branch) overshadows the barn as the reds of barn are a bit muted and branch tonality much too strong.

[Wavelength]

I think ,the framing is too heavy for the subject, like a detective's POV. Good though

[klpurkett]

Good example of the importance of the hyperfocal length as the front plane needs to be in more focus and toi assure that the details in the background are in focus. Personally a little adjustment on the temperature and tint then saturation would enrich the colors on the barn.

Thanks Raymond. Agreed. I think this one is worth re-shooting... I'll try to remember to post the new version once I get a chance to go back. Thanks for the editing tips, too.

[klpurkett]

Nice method of framing the subject, but I think it (branch) overshadows the barn as the reds of barn are a bit muted and branch tonality much too strong.

Thanks John. You have a good point here.

[klpurkett]

I think ,the framing is too heavy for the subject, like a detective's POV. Good though

Thanks Nandakumar. Perhaps this is a case where "less is more."

[IzzieK]

I agree with John and Nandakumar...so +1 to their comments.

[joebranko]

I agree with Izzie, John & Nandakumar.