And another trail through the forest!

[ashish]

C&C welcome

[joebranko]

I love pics of light filtering through trees in the forest. This one is particularly appealing because of the winding trail. Great shot!

[Shadowman]

Nicely done.

[Geoff F]

Yes, it works well.

There may be an argument for removing that pole on the left and I suppose a similar amount from the bottom to keep the same size ratio.

I'm not really sure, simply by holding pieces of card against my screen.

[IzzieK]

I'll just tone down that little stick on the left ... otherwise the shot is OK with me. I would have like to see more of the tree top...but then the foreground size makes up for that lack...

What lies beyond that path??

[JBW]

First things first, this shot makes me want to find out what is around the bend.

Could you find a way to shoot the trail so that it moves from bottom left to top right? Or perhaps move it a little bit off center? Or would those changes destroy your story?

[ashish]

What lies beyond that path??

In a tiger reserve, that question always kindles the hope that beyond the next curve a tiger will magically appear fulfilling one of the great expectations of going on a tiger safari!

[ashish]

Could you find a way to shoot the trail so that it moves from bottom left to top right? Or perhaps move it a little bit off center? Or would those changes destroy your story?

Thank you for your thoughts Brian... I was in an open jeep in a tiger reserve so there was not much flexibility in terms of positioning. I could crop the image to make the trail off center but in my opinion the image looked a little more balanced with the trail in the center especially leading into the curves.

[ashish]

Yes, it works well.

There may be an argument for removing that pole on the left and I suppose a similar amount from the bottom to keep the same size ratio.

I'm not really sure, simply by holding pieces of card against my screen.

Thanks for your thoughts Geoff... the tree on the left was an integral part of the scene and i thought it adds value to the frame hence decided to keep it there.

[IzzieK]

In a tiger reserve, that question always kindles the hope that beyond the next curve a tiger will magically appear fulfilling one of the great expectations of going on a tiger safari!

I will never be able to achieve that kind of safari so keep those shots coming...personally I delight in seeing those tigers and lions and bears...oh my!! My safari experience was confined to the Werribee Zoo in Melbourne...so I am envious of those than can do it, be there and take meaningful photographs to share.

[JBW]

Thank you for your thoughts Brian... I was in an open jeep in a tiger reserve so there was not much flexibility in terms of positioning. I could crop the image to make the trail off center but in my opinion the image looked a little more balanced with the trail in the center especially leading into the curves.

Fair enough. I enjoy having the thought process explained. It helps me to re-evaluate my choices.

[bnnrcn]

I like the composition as is Ashish, nice shot

[kdoc856]

Love the shot. I am casting a second vote with Geoff to crop between what appears to be a telephone pole and the first tree. I agree the tree is crucial in that it adds a layer of depth and a bit of framing, but the pole just doesn't have the same contextual feeling of belonging in this scene.

[ashish]

Love the shot. I am casting a second vote with Geoff to crop between what appears to be a telephone pole and the first tree. I agree the tree is crucial in that it adds a layer of depth and a bit of framing, but the pole just doesn't have the same contextual feeling of belonging in this scene.

Thanks for your thoughts Kevin... That is not a pole ... It's actually the trunk of a tree... I don't recollect the name of the species but i will definitely post it if i can get hold of the name.

[DougR]

A wonderful picture with beautiful colors. My first thought, when seeing it was, "Where's the tiger?", not realizing that it was a tiger reserve!

Nicely done.

[Kaye Leggett]

Thank you for your thoughts Brian... I was in an open jeep in a tiger reserve so there was not much flexibility in terms of positioning. I could crop the image to make the trail off center but in my opinion the image looked a little more balanced with the trail in the center especially leading into the curves.

So you could entitle the image - 'tiger around the next bend'

Beautiful....

[DanK]

A very nice image. I agree with Geoff and Kevin; I would crop out the dead tree. My first thought was that it provides framing, but it is relatively prominent and far from the center, and I find it draws my eye away from the rest of the image.

[xpatUSA]

C&C welcome

namaste-ji Ashish,

I agree with the cropper crowd. I would crop out the skylit tree at left. I would still include the shaded tree at left but so as to exclude those skylit leaves and grass on it's left side. I would also crop out the skylit leaves that are about 1/3 way down at right. This would heighten the impression of going from darkness to light while keeping the path's vanishing point in the middle if that is your preference.

A graduated slight darkening of the lower half of the image somehow might enhance the "into the light" effect.

[ashish]

namaste-ji Ashish,

I agree with the cropper crowd. I would crop out the skylit tree at left. I would still include the shaded tree at left but so as to exclude those skylit leaves and grass on it's left side. I would also crop out the skylit leaves that are about 1/3 way down at right. This would heighten the impression of going from darkness to light while keeping the path's vanishing point in the middle if that is your preference.

A graduated slight darkening of the lower half of the image somehow might enhance the "into the light" effect.

Thank you for your inputs Ted... looks like the pro-crop corwd is increasing. and thank you for the greetings in Hindi ... the more appropriate rendition would be "Namaste Ashish ji". The word "ji" is generally used after the name as a mark of respect. Nevertheless, "Dhanyavaad Ted ji" (Thank you Ted ji)

[xpatUSA]

Yes, once upon a time I used to know where -ji is supposed to go. But "namaste-ji" was a joke greeting between a Punjabi colleague and I long ago and I just forgot to do it right, sorry.