C&C: Beginner. Scotland, Overnight Mountain Camp.

Iainm86 · Feb 23, 2016

Hi,

I would appreciate C&C on some of my images from my overnight camp in Glencoe, Scotland 22/23 Feb.

Trying out my latest bit of photography gear...my tent! Hoping this will allow me to seek out some good spots around the country.

Really enjoyed this trip, amazing views and plenty of time for photography. I was a bit stressed trying to find a spot for my tent though.

I haven't done much with these PP wise yet.

Quick iPhone pano of my home for the night!

Thanks for looking and I appreciate all feedback, I learned a lot from my last C&C thread.

Cheers,

Iain.

tarakanchik · Feb 23, 2016

Wow, these are excellent! I don't particularly care for the last one but the first 3 are very nice. First one I would leave as is. Second one is my favorite but others may suggest to lighten it a little (I like it as is). The only thing I would've liked to see is camera pointed a little lower to have the mountain higher and more of the lit up road. It's still a beautiful and unique shot though!

Rod Baakkonen · Feb 23, 2016

#2 has the possibility to be outstanding. I like 1 and 3. But #2 intrigues me. I probably would use some noise reduction on the sky and then lighten up the shadows in the area below the mountain. It would bee a fun photo to play with in photoshop.

Cloned · Feb 23, 2016

I love your second picture, it's great.

Iainm86 · Feb 23, 2016

tarakanchik said:
Wow, these are excellent! I don't particularly care for the last one but the first 3 are very nice. First one I would leave as is. Second one is my favorite but others may suggest to lighten it a little (I like it as is). The only thing I would've liked to see is camera pointed a little lower to have the mountain higher and more of the lit up road. It's still a beautiful and unique shot though!

Aasmund G · Feb 23, 2016

#2 is like a contemporary diabolical interpretation of this:

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Iainm86 · Feb 23, 2016

Aasmund G said:
#2 is like a contemporary diabolical interpretation of this:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipe...79px-Adams_The_Tetons_and_the_Snake_River.jpg

It's my 3rd attempt at attempt at landscapes, no need to be a bellend.

Aasmund G · Feb 23, 2016

Iainm86 said:
Aasmund G said:

#2 is like a contemporary diabolical interpretation of this:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipe...79px-Adams_The_Tetons_and_the_Snake_River.jpg

Click to expand...

It's my 3rd attempt at attempt at landscapes, no need to be a bellend.

I really liked it. Nothing but positive feedback intended. Apologies if it came across differently.

Iainm86 · Feb 23, 2016

So, I have very slightly lightened the image with the road light trails. I'm not sure about going any lighter, I don't want it to start looking like an underexposed daylight shot.

DavidAT · Feb 23, 2016

Iainm86 said:
Aasmund G said:

#2 is like a contemporary diabolical interpretation of this:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipe...79px-Adams_The_Tetons_and_the_Snake_River.jpg

Click to expand...

It's my 3rd attempt at attempt at landscapes, no need to be a bellend.

He meant diabolical in the sense of devilish, rather than POS. I did laugh at the term bellend. Its been a while since I heard it.

Mark_A · Feb 23, 2016

Iainm86 said:
Thanks for looking and I appreciate all feedback, I learned a lot from my last C&C thread

Hi Iain, Really like this one above, great idea to take it like that!

Mark_A

A thread for Sunrise & Sunset pictures!

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/57201471

Ken Christie · Feb 23, 2016

Hi Iain,

I like this set a lot. Good vision, and good composition.

Don't be too influenced by advice on colour, contrast, brightness etc., as you're the only one looking at your screen, and as we know no two screens are the same. The judgement should be on the finished print.

These remind me a bit of Colin Prior, and that could be a fair role model. for you as you develop your style. Have a look at his work if you haven't already. Well worth it. Website, Youtube, books.

I look forward to your next batch.

Cheers

Iainm86 · Feb 23, 2016

Mark_A said:
Iainm86 said:

Thanks for looking and I appreciate all feedback, I learned a lot from my last C&C thread

Click to expand...

Hi Iain, Really like this one above, great idea to take it like that!

Mark_A

A thread for Sunrise & Sunset pictures!
http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/57201471

Thanks Mark,

I was very lucky with this trip. I initially started planning due to the clear weather forecast, I then found out it coincided with the night of a full moon. Clear skies, full moon, fresh snow and Glencoe, perfect! The light was better st night than it was during the day.

Cheers,

Iain

Iainm86 · Feb 23, 2016

Ken Christie said:
Hi Iain,

I like this set a lot. Good vision, and good composition.

Don't be too influenced by advice on colour, contrast, brightness etc., as you're the only one looking at your screen, and as we know no two screens are the same. The judgement should be on the finished print.

These remind me a bit of Colin Prior, and that could be a fair role model. for you as you develop your style. Have a look at his work if you haven't already. Well worth it. Website, Youtube, books.

I look forward to your next batch.

Cheers

Iainm86 · Feb 23, 2016

DavidAT said:
Iainm86 said:

Aasmund G said:

#2 is like a contemporary diabolical interpretation of this:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipe...79px-Adams_The_Tetons_and_the_Snake_River.jpg

Click to expand...

It's my 3rd attempt at attempt at landscapes, no need to be a bellend.

Click to expand...

He meant diabolical in the sense of devilish, rather than POS. I did laugh at the term bellend. Its been a while since I heard it.

Ah, ok. Sorry Aasmund. I hadn't considered "diabolical" to have anything but bad connotations.

At least you got a laugh out of it though David.

Cheers,

Iain

Dryce · Feb 24, 2016

#2 really stands out - not just in your set but among all the many shots we see from Glencoe.

BluesJake · Feb 24, 2016

Beautiful images. Nice shooting!

Iainm86 · Feb 25, 2016

Dryce said:
#2 really stands out - not just in your set but among all the many shots we see from Glencoe.

Thanks Dryce,

I guess it was worth the wait and failed attempts to get it just how I wanted it. I was keen to do something different to the typical Glencoe image of Buachaille Etive Mor with River Etive in the foreground.

This is the first trip where I have taken time to think about my shots and persevered until I was happy with what I had achieved. In my previous 2 trips, I was so excited just to be out with my camera that I basically ran about trying to shoot everything all at once.

Cheers,

Iain.

gashead · Feb 25, 2016

I like the first one but it could be better with some foreground to add to the depth.

ppronovo · Feb 25, 2016

WOW! I loved the second image. Spectacular!

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