Moon over the Olympics

Mark Edell · January 22, 2008

Here is a shot I took this morning of the moon over the Olympic mountains. I'm not quite sure on what to do with this. Part of me wants to make it lighter but I kind of like the dark look myself.

Feel free to critique

Cantfeelmyfingers · January 22, 2008

I feel like there's something missing.. like the bottom of the mountains; or a horizon at "ground level"..

David L. Megahey · January 22, 2008

What I see missing is my campfire at the base of the mountain, and
me sitting there soaking it all in. I like it!

Ann McRae · January 22, 2008

I don't think it really needs lightening, but I might change the composition from having the moon so dead center - try the famous 4 x 10 crop (or as close as you can) by cropping both top and bottom. If that doesn't work, then try placing the moon on one of the third lines rather than the center (l-r, not up/down). Hope that is kind of clear...

ann

Mark Edell · January 22, 2008

Thanks for the input! I took about 100 shots in various stages of of it setting behind the mountain. I'm working on one I think is better.

JenGrace · January 22, 2008

I think that's a gorgeous scene.

Mark Edell · January 22, 2008

Ann McRae wrote:

I don't think it really needs lightening, but I might change the composition from having the moon so dead center - try the famous 4 x 10 crop (or as close as you can) by cropping both top and bottom. If that doesn't work, then try placing the moon on one of the third lines rather than the center (l-r, not up/down). Hope that is kind of clear...

ann

Ann,
I think you naild what was bothering me! thanks, I'll work it a bit.

slodave · January 23, 2008

Wow! I like it.

leaforte · January 23, 2008

I've been watching it for days. How cool. I've been itching. Thanks for posting. I would just say, enjoy your shots. Nice work.

Mark Edell · January 23, 2008

Thanks guys :-)

Moon over the Olympics

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