Sunsets for C+C

[Bill19]

Hi guys, took these the over night, I try to give more than just an ordinary sunset, and any C+C on processing, execution, and any ideas on how to make them better are very welcome

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thanks

 

[Damoegan]

I love them all

 

[macky799]

Great set as said above i like them all

 

[pete s]

Really like nr.1. Lovely colours and nice reflections.

 

[Snap_Happy]

#1 - Stunning colours, and an awesome scene, although I'm not sure the framing does the technical excellence justice - I'm afraid central sunsets rarely work [for me!!]...
#2 - [what more can I say? Brilliant framing, great B&W conversion, and excellent balance]
#3 - Not so impressive - what is the black line coming from the trees, the sun has "leeched" a little into the landscape [over-exposed] and the trees seem unnaturally blurred. That said, I really like the framing and the B&W sky does look good!
#4 - Again the sun has leeched slightly, but the colours are jaw-dropping - great shot!
#5 - Nice, but I think I come back to my earlier comment on "central" sunsets.

All in all, a brilliant bunch, with some great technical expertise, and one absolute stormer [#2]! Nice shots, and thanks for sharing

 

[akaozzy1]

No1 is superb mate



just a personal opinion so doesnt mean theres anything wrong with the others , i would personally go for less saturated look on the orange in the skies.

as i say just personal opinion , they are fine photos

 

[Jaffster]

#5 for me.

In my opinion - black and white and sunsets do not mix. You should be showing off those awesome colours, not converting them to B&W

 

[AlexW]

1 & 2 for me. I think the B&W in #2 works well because of the texture in the sky. Very nice.

 

[discodavor]

how do you feel these photographs deliver something more than an ordinary sunset?

i think the first one is the most successful photograph compared to the rest (the rest i feel have either compositional or technical problems)

thoughts on each photo

1. nice colours and reflection and like the way the tress frame the landscape beyond, i do find the grass blades sticking into the frame distracting
2. dont think the composition works, its too messy and busy, plus the mono treatment hides the fact its sunset.
3. the whole image seems soft, light is leeching into the landscape and i dont think the mono treatment suits the image
4. the colours are nice but think the composition is rather week, the trees need to feature much more prominently in this type of shot
5. pano is nice idea however i am not keen on the placement of the sun and trees, also again the trees are too small to really be a focal point and i dont like the way half the trees have a weaker appearence due to being right in front of the sun

thanks for sharing

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[Dan S]

No 1 & 2 for me, really moody, with great composition.

 

[Daymouse]

Love them all very good

 

[Bill19]

thanks guys for the C+C
I definitely know what you mean about some of the sun being a bit central, I need to learn to be a bit more patient while shooting and composing. Some quite different opinions on the b+w sunsets I see

 

[ElegantSpoon]

I love number 1

 

[Ned]

My tuppence worth is that i think the second is the best - even though it's not obviously a sunset. The first is by far and a way the best of the sunset shots, as (for my taste) there's too little else going on in the shot.