Went for a Wander

[pippin88]

Taken yesterday.





















Comments appreciated.

[nat]

Hi Nick
I like the colourings in #5-8. The coppery foliage against a very dark background works for me. #7 is the pick of them IMO.
I think that my eyes would prefer to see a little more light on the trunk in #2 and I find the others lack a bit of punch (enderexposed perhaps??)
It certainly looks like a nice plcae to take a stroll.

[pippin88]

Thanks for the input meerkat.

I'd also have like to have more light on the tree, it had great textured bark, but that sort of dissapears when compared to the lit leaves above. The first shot is of the same tree.

[the foto fanatic]

Hi Nick
I like #7 too, and I also like #1 and#2.

The other shots with the brown fern fronds aren't as effective in my view; probably a combination of subject matter and lighting.

With texture shots, like tree bark, side-lighting gives a much better result, because it really emphasises texture. I know you can't control the sun, but a reflector or your flash for fill lighting can often assist you to bring out the texture.

Thanx for posting.

[Hlop]

Hi Nick,

#8 is my favorite. #5-7 are quite good and artistic but bit busy. Tree, IMHO, is too "cold" - needs some WB correction. Overall, good set of photos!

[Geoff]

Hi Nick,
These are nice. My faves are from 3 onwards but they are all of a high quality..well done. Which particular lense/s did you use for these?

[Geoff]

Hi Nick,
These are nice. My faves are from 3 onwards but they are all of a high quality..well done. Which particular lense/s did you use for these?

[pippin88]

Geoff: A combination of the Kit Lens and my Sigma 105.

cricketfan: Thanks for the tip on the lighting, might try it with a bit of flash next time.

Hlop: I might make them a bit darker (eliminate some of the background stuff) and see how that goes.

[chris1968]

Great shots Nick, love the Fern series - especially #8 in the above series, looks like you made the most of great light and a great subject
cant help but think some of the ferns may work well in b+w conversions as well.......?

and its good to see the quality of the Sigma 105 in capable hands! - mines on its way from HK, cant wait.......

Chris